It Ain't Love But It Ain't Bad

Slade · Whatever Happened To Slade [1977]

Backstage rendezvous are healthy,

They realize it ain't for keeps ooh ooh

Nitty gritty recreation

I have to go without some sleep



Ooh ooh ooh it ain't love,

But ooh ooh it ain't bad,

Some of them one nightstands,

Ooh ooh ooh that I've had,

Keepin'me happy all the time I'm my own,

Keepin'me satisfied when I'm away from home



Backdoor ladies so persuasive,

How they work to take you in ooh ooh

They guarantee you sheer exhaustion,

Notify my next of kin



Ooh ooh ooh it ain't love,

But ooh ooh it ain't bad,

Some of them one nightstands,

Ooh ooh ooh that I've had,

Keepin'me happy all the time I'm my own,

Keepin'me satisfied when I'm away from home



Hail the rock and rollin' backbone

Cos bigger names they re out to win

No complications or frustrations,

They don't keep you same bur they keep you thing



Ooh ooh ooh it ain't love,

But ooh ooh it ain't bad,

Some of them one nightstands,

Ooh ooh ooh that I've had,

Keepin'me happy all the time I'm my own,

Keepin'me satisfied when I'm away from home

It Ain't Love But It Ain't Bad

Released in 1977 on the album Whatever Happened To Slade, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of glam rock and soulful R&B. The song features Slade's characteristic vocal harmonies and driving rhythm section, capturing the energy of late 1970s British pop. While the band achieved massive commercial success with hits like 'Merry Christmas a la Mode' and 'Coat of Many Colors', this recording showcases their versatility and continued relevance during a period when they were navigating changes in their musical direction. The composition remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the enduring appeal of their sound and the specific cultural moment it inhabited.