"Fools Go Crazy" by Slade

Slade was a melodic hard rock band that became one of the hottest acts of the 70s in their native England. Despite their influence, the band never really made a dent on the American charts. Two of their most popular songs made a poor showing on the US charts: "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" stalled at #76 and "Cum On Feel The Noize" at #98. California band Quiet Riot eventually made the latter famous, taking it to #5 in 1983; they also took "Mama" to #51 in 1984.

Thanks to Quiet Riot, more Americans became aware of Slade and they finally achieved some Top 40 success in the US. "Run Runaway" reached #20 in 1984 and "My Oh My" peaked at #37. But by 1985 the party fizzled and Slade had their last US chart showing with the excellent "Little Sheila," which stalled at #86.

The band's last album, "You Boyz Make Big Noize," dropped in 1987. "Fools Go Crazy" is wrapped in synths, but the attitude and growl of singer Neville "Noddy" Holder is still there in full force.