The Sweet Block Buster ( Top of the Pops 1973)

The Sweet Block Buster (Top of the Pops 1973) Artist : The Sweet Song : Block Buster Album : The Sweet (1973) Block Buster (also sometimes listed as Blockbuster ) is a 1973 single by Sweet. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, and produced by Phil Wainman, Block Buster was the band s sole UK No. 1 hit. Released in January 1973. TV performances Some controversy rose after the band s performance of the song on the British television program Top of the Pops at December 25, 1973. In this performance, Sweet s bassist Steve Priest wore a Nazi uniform. The Sweet Brian Connolly lead vocals Steve Priest bass, vocals Andy Scott guitars, vocals Mick Tucker drums, vocals