“Turn It Down” is a thunderous glam-rock and hard-rock anthem by English band Sweet, released as the second single from their 1974 album Desolation Boulevard on 1 November 1974 . Written and produced by the famed Chinn–Chapman duo, the track runs a tight 3:30 and captures the band’s raw, live energy . Although it peaked at only #41 in the UK, it struck gold across continental Europe—reaching #4 in Germany and Norway, and hitting the top 5 in Norway .
Sweet – Turn It Down
BBC Ban: The song was banned due to its harsh language like “God-awful sound” and “for God’s sake” — shocking for 1970s British airwaves .
European Hit: Despite modest UK performance, it climbed to #2 in Denmark, #4 in Norway, and #4 in West Germany .
Album Placement: Featured on the UK Desolation Boulevard, the song was omitted from the U.S. version in favor of hits like “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox on the Run”
Band Line-Up: Delivered by Brian Connolly (lead vocals), Steve Priest (bass, backing), Andy Scott (guitar, backing), and Mick Tucker (drums, backing)
Chinn and Chapman: The powerhouse songwriting/production team behind many Sweet hits like “The Six Teens,” “Fox on the Run,” and “Ballroom Blitz”
