How Does It Feel (Slade song) How Does It Feel (Slade song) "How Does It Feel" is song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1975 as the second single from the band's first soundtrack album and fifth studio album "Slade in Flame", in promotion of the film of the same name. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 15 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. By 1974, Slade had become a big success in the UK, Europe and beyond; however the band felt that continuing to
How Does It Feel (Slade song) provide 'more of the same' was not what they wanted to do. Their manager Chas Chandler suggested they do a movie, to which the band agreed. To accompany the film, Holder and Lea began writing material for a soundtrack album, which would continue to see the band break out of their successful formula and try different musical ideas. In late 1974, the lead single "Far Far Away" had reached No. 2, while "Slade in Flame" peaked at No. 6. Following the film's release in January 1975, it was decided to release "How Does It Feel" as the second single the