Block Buster
Sweet
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Song Title and Release Date"Block Buster!" is a popular song by British glam rock band, Sweet. It was released by RCA Records in January 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks, making it Sweet's first and only number one single in the UK.
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Songwriters"Block Buster!" was written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, recognized as a significant songwriting duo in the British glam rock era.
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Signature SoundThe song is known for its distinctive siren sound at the beginning, often mistaken as an air-raid siren while it's an ARP 2600 synthesizer replicating police sirens.
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Music VideoIts promotional film is highly regarded for being one of the first glam rock videos, due to its theatrical style and costumes worn by the band members.
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Public ConfusionFrequently, the song has been confused with David Bowie's "Jean Genie" due to similar guitar riffs. However, both songs were recorded around the same time, leading both bands to dismiss the claims of plagiarism.
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Versatility of VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its extensive appeal and influence. One of the more popular covers was by rock band Warrant in 1989.
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Record Label"Block Buster!" is one of several successful tracks released by Sweet under RCA Records.
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Influence Within the GenreThe song, along with other hits by Sweet, played a significant part in the formation of the glam rock genre in the 1970s.
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Long-lasting PopularityAlmost five decades after its initial release, "Block Buster!" continues to be a staple on classic rock radio stations, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
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