THE SWEET - Give us a Wink / Wank Gimmick Cover - England 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Give Us a Wink" is the album released in 1976 by the British Glam-rock band Sweet. It was their first album to be fully written and fully produced by the band themselves This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank Gimmick Cover England

Album Description:

"Give Us a Wink" is a 1976 album by the British rock band Sweet. This album holds a significant place in the band's discography as it was their first album to be fully written and fully produced by the band themselves. Released by Polydor Records, "Give Us a Wink" showcases Sweet's musical versatility and their ability to blend hard rock with catchy pop hooks.

"Give Us a Wink" incorporates a variety of musical styles, demonstrating Sweet's versatility as a band. From the hard-hitting rock of "4th of July" to the melodic pop rock of "Sweet F.A.", the album offers a diverse range of sounds that keep the listener engaged throughout. Each song showcases the band's tight musicianship and the distinctive vocal harmonies that became their trademark.

The album's cover artwork also deserves mention. The "Wank Gimmick" cover, as it is often referred to, features a cut-out panel in the center, allowing fans to insert their own photographs in the place of the band's faces. This interactive and playful design added a layer of fun and personalization to the album, engaging the fans and creating a sense of connection between the band and their audience.

"Give Us a Wink" solidified Sweet's position as one of the leading bands of the glam rock movement in the 1970s. The album's success helped to further establish their reputation as a powerful live act, with their energetic performances and catchy tunes captivating audiences worldwide. It remains a testament to the band's songwriting abilities, musical talent, and their ability to evolve and adapt their sound.

Music Genre:

  English Glam-Rock

Collector's info:

This album has the UK track-listing which is different from the US tracklisting

Gatefold (FOC) cover design. This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos.
 

This album has the original gimmick cover which always you to 'wink' it

This album has the UK track-listing which is different from the US tracklisting 

Album Production Information:

  Produced by Sweet for Chinebridge Ltd

Record Label Information:

  RCA Victor RS 1036

Media Format:

  12" Full-Length Vinyl LP 
Album weight: 250 gram  

Year & Country:

  1976 Made in England
Band Members and Musicians on: Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Brian Connolly: Lead vocals, string machine

      Brian Connolly was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of the rock band Sweet. He was born on October 5, 1945, in Hamilton, Scotland, and moved to London in the early 1960s where he started his music career. He formed Sweet in 1968 with bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. He sang lead vocals and contributed to the songwriting in all of Sweet's albums.

     Connolly was known for his powerful and distinctive voice, which was a major part of Sweet's sound. He was also known for his charismatic stage presence and his ability to perform both hard rock and ballads. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until his departure in 1979. He left the band due to health problems and personal issues. He continued to perform as a solo artist and released albums under his own name. He passed away on February 9, 1997 due to liver failure.

  • Andy Scott: All guitars, vocals, celli, synthesizers, voice bag

      Andy Scot t is an English musician, best known as the guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Sweet. He was born on May 29, 1948, in Woking, Surrey, England. He started playing guitar in the early 1960s and formed Sweet in 1968 with lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, and drummer Mick Tucker. He played guitar, provided backing vocals and contributed to the songwriting in all of Sweet's albums.

     Scott was known for his powerful and melodic guitar playing, which was a key part of Sweet's sound. He was also known for his flamboyant stage presence and his use of guitar effects. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1981 and played in reunion concerts later on. He also played in other bands and projects, but is mostly known for his work with Sweet. He continues to tour and perform with Sweet, as well as with his own band, Andy Scott's Sweet.

  • Steve Priest: Bass guitars, vocals, celli

      Steve Priest an English musician, best known as the bassist and one of the founding members of the rock band Sweet. He was born on February 23, 1948, in Hayes, London, England. He started playing bass guitar in the early 1960s and formed Sweet in 1968 with lead vocalist Brian Connolly, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. He played bass guitar, provided backing vocals and contributed to the songwriting in all of Sweet's albums.

    p class="ml-3 text-info"> Priest was known for his solid and groovy bass playing, which provided the foundation for Sweet's sound. He was also known for his energetic stage presence, and his ability to play complex bass lines and solos. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1981 and played in reunion concerts later on. He also played in other bands and projects, but is mostly known for his work with Sweet. He continues to tour and perform with Sweet, as well as with his own band, Steve Priest's Sweet.

  • Mick Tucker: All percussion, vocals, celli, phased gong

      Mick Tucker was an English musician, best known as the drummer and one of the founding members of the rock band Sweet. He was born on August 5, 1947, in London, England. He started playing drums in the early 1960s and formed Sweet in 1968 with lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, and guitarist Andy Scott. He played drums, provided backing vocals and contributed to the songwriting in all of Sweet's albums.

     Tucker was known for his powerful and dynamic drumming, which was a key part of Sweet's sound. He was also known for his energetic stage presence and his ability to play complex drum fills and solos. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1981 and played in reunion concerts later on. He also played in other bands and projects, but is mostly known for his work with Sweet. He passed away on February 14, 2002 due to leukemia.

  • Trevor Griffin: piano solo on Fourth Of July
Track Listing of: Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank

The Song/tracks on "Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank" are

  • The Lies In Your Eyes 3:47 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • Cockroach 3:47 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • Keep It In 5:00 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • 4th Of July 4:22 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • Action 3:44 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • Yesterdays Rain 5:16 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • White Mice 5:00 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
  • Healer 7:18 - (Scott, Priest, Connolly, Tucker)
Album cover photos of : Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank
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Photo of Album's Back Cover  
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Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank Gimmick Cover England  
Close-up Photo of Record Label 
Sweet Give us a Wink / Wank Gimmick Cover England  
Note: the above pictures are actual photos of the album and allow you to judge the quality of cover. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash.

 

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Band Description:

The Sweet, also known as Sweet, is an English rock band that was formed in London in 1968. The band's original line-up consisted of lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. They were known for their distinctive blend of hard rock, glam rock, and power pop, and were one of the most popular bands of the 1970s.

The band first achieved success in the early 1970s with hit singles such as "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox on the Run" and "Love Is Like Oxygen" and had an impressive string of hit singles in UK and Europe, and their albums also charted in the top ten in the UK Albums Chart. They were considered as one of the leading bands of the glam rock era, and had a dedicated fanbase.

The band's success waned in the late 1970s, and original members began to leave the band. Connolly left the band in 1979, and was replaced by another vocalist, but the band was not able to regain its earlier success. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, with Andy Scott and Steve Priest being the only original members remaining. The band continues to tour and perform, and still has a dedicated fanbase.

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