Introduction:
“My Oh My,” a powerful and emotional ballad by the British rock band Slade, was released as a single in November 1983 in the UK. It is a prominent track from their eleventh studio album, The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome, which followed in December 1983. For its North American release in 1984, the album was re-packaged and renamed Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply, with “My Oh My” also serving as a single from that version. The song primarily falls under the pop rock and power ballad genres, showcasing a more melodic and anthemic side of Slade, while still retaining their signature rock dynamism.
“My Oh My” proved to be a significant commercial success for Slade, particularly in the UK and across Europe. It climbed to an impressive number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating the band’s continued popularity even into the 1980s. The track also achieved widespread international recognition, reaching number 1 in both Norway and Sweden, and securing a top 5 position in Austria (number 5), Belgium (number 4), Ireland (number 3), and Switzerland (number 2). In Germany, it peaked at number 4. The song’s success was crucial in revitalizing Slade’s career, especially following the resurgence of interest in their music due to Quiet Riot’s successful cover of “Cum On Feel the Noize” in the US. This led to Slade signing a new American record deal, and “My Oh My” subsequently charted in the US, peaking at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their second and last Top 40 hit in that country. Its enduring appeal is cemented by its consistent inclusion in various Slade greatest hits compilations and its status as one of their most beloved and recognizable songs.