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Showaddywaddy—a British rock and roll revival band formed in Leicester in 1973—specialized in revivals of classic 1950s and early 1960s hits . Their version of "I Wonder Why", originally a…

Originally written by Tommy Boyce and Curtis Lee, the song was first recorded in 1961 by Curtis Lee and reached #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 Fast forward to 15…

“Three Steps to Heaven” is a spirited cover by British rock 'n' roll revival band Showaddywaddy, released in 1975. Reviving Eddie Cochran’s beloved 1960 original, their rendition injects glam-pop flair…

“When” is a heartfelt cover released by Showaddywaddy in 1977, originally recorded by The Kalin Twins in 1958. Showaddywaddy’s version climbed to No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, reaffirming…

“Let’s Get Together Again” was released in 1974 by The Glitter Band as a stand-alone single, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart . Written by band members John Rossall…

"Some Girls" is one of the most iconic hits by the British pop group Racey, released in 1979. With its bouncy rhythm, catchy chorus, and cheeky lyrics, the song perfectly…

“Come On Let’s Go” is a high-energy cover of Ritchie Valens’ 1958 original, released by Showaddywaddy in October 1977 and featured on their album Crepes & Drapes (1979) With their…

Released in March 1974 on Bell Records, Angel Face was the Glitter Band’s breakthrough single, marking their emergence as a standalone glam‑rock act separate from Gary Glitter’s backing group Co‑written…

“Hey Rock and Roll” was Showaddywaddy’s first single, recorded in April 1974 at Wembley Music Centre in London and released later that month under Bell Records . Frontman Buddy Gask,…

Mud’s Dyna‑mite (sometimes styled “Dynamite”) was released on October 5, 1973, written and produced by the legendary songwriting duo Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. The single served as a breakthrough…