Released on 14 February 1975, “The Secrets That You Keep” was written and produced by the eminent songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. It served as the lead single from Mud’s album Mud Rock Volume II and peaked at #3 on the UK charts
Coming on the heels of Mud’s festive smash “Lonely This Christmas”, this emotionally charged single continued their winning streak. Between February and April 1975, the band was one of the most in-demand pop attractions across the UK, Ireland, East Germany, and Belgium
Compiled on Mud Rock Volume II released in July 1975, this song was the final Mud single penned by Chinn & Chapman under the RAK label before the band began writing for itself and transitioned labels later that year
Mud – The Secrets That You Keep
Valentine’s release: The single dropped on 14 February 1975, earning the band a well‑timed spot in UK pop charts amidst romance-themed February singles
Chinn‑Chapman’s final RAK collaboration: This was Mud’s last co-write with Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman for RAK—who had crafted their earlier hits like “Tiger Feet” and “Oh Boy”
Sleepless vulnerability: The recurring chorus line “I’m losing sleep over the secrets that you keep” became an emotional rallying cry—capturing heartbreak that resonated deeply with listeners and added emotional weight to their glam-rock persona
Touring sensation: At the height of its chart run, Mud toured across the UK, Ireland, East Germany, and Belgium—and were voted Number One Pop Attraction in several markets
Still streamed today: On Spotify, the track has been streamed millions of times, reflecting enduring admiration even decades later (about 2.4 million plays as of mid-2025)
