Turn It Down

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About Turn It Down

"Turn It Down" is a song by the British glam rock band the Sweet, from their 1974 album Desolation Boulevard. The song was removed from the US version of Desolation Boulevard however, along with two other songs. "Turn It Down" was the second single released from the album. In the UK, the single reached number 41 on the charts but fared better in Europe, reaching the top five in Norway and Germany.


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2014
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So your old man went and called you a degenerate bum 
And you stood there crackin' on your cinnamon gun 
And your Ma was knockin' at your sister's brains 
And you couldn't help thinkin' what she hoped to gain 

Just then that freak walked in the door 
And knocked me to the floor 
You said, hey man, you're on some kind of trip 
He said, don't give me no lip 

Just turn it down, come on turn it down 
I can't take no more of that God awful sound 
So for God's sake turn it down 

Now the suspicious minds of your learned friends 
Will eat away at your kind 'til the music ends 
And the creep that taught you everything you know 
Will hypocritically ask you what the hell you know 
He'll go out and mess around, then go home without a sound 
You said, hey man, you're some kinda monk 
He said, listen here you punk 

Just turn it down, come on turn it down 
I can't take no more of that God awful sound 
So for God's sake turn it down 

Turn it down, just turn it down 
Come on turn it down, I said turn it down 
Come on turn it down, just turn it down 
I can't take no more of that God awful sound 
So for God's sake turn it down

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Sweet

Sweet (also referred to as The Sweet) were a British rock band that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as a prominent glam rock act, with their most prolific line-up: lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bass player Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Turn It Down" by Sweet is a classic rock song that blends elements of glam rock and hard rock.
Release Date
The song was released in 1974 as part of Sweet's third studio album, "Desolation Boulevard."
Chart Success
Despite not reaching the same level of chart success as some of their other singles, "Turn It Down" is still considered a fan favorite.
Controversy
The BBC banned the song due to its explicit lyrics, causing a delay in its release and ultimately impacting its chart performance.
Songwriting
The song was written by the team of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, who were responsible for many of Sweet's biggest hits.
Performance Highlight
"Turn It Down" features the band’s powerful harmonies, particularly during the catchy chorus.
Band Members
The song was performed by Brian Connolly (lead vocals), Steve Priest (bass, vocals), Andy Scott (guitar, vocals), and Mick Tucker (drums, vocals).
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics are about the pitfalls of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, a common theme in Sweet's music.
Legacy
Though it didn't top the charts, "Turn It Down" helped establish Sweet’s reputation for hard-edged glam rock sound.
Cover Version
A cover of "Turn It Down" was recorded by the Finnish rock band, Hanoi Rocks in the late '80s.
Song Recognition
The song has been used in various music compilation albums over the years including "The Best of Sweet" (1992) and "Ballroom Blitz: The Anthology" (2001).

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