“Funny Funny” was the debut single by the British glam rock band Sweet (often stylized as The Sweet). Written and produced by the legendary songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the song marked the beginning of Sweet’s rise to fame in the early 1970s.
Unlike the hard rock and glam-driven hits that Sweet would later become famous for, “Funny Funny” carries a bubblegum pop sound with cheerful melodies and lighthearted lyrics. The song captures the innocence and playfulness of young love, blending catchy hooks with a polished pop arrangement.
Sweet – Funny Funny
At its core, “Funny Funny” is a playful expression of the joys and quirks of falling in love. With its upbeat tone and singalong chorus, the track reflects the lighthearted side of romance, perfectly suited for the pop trends of the early 1970s.
“Funny Funny” was the first single Sweet released under RCA Records with Chinn and Chapman guiding their sound.
The song reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Sweet’s first charting hit.
It’s considered a turning point, as it introduced Sweet to a wider audience before they transitioned to their glam rock style with hits like “Blockbuster” and “Ballroom Blitz”.
