Honaloochie Boogie
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"Honaloochie Boogie" | ||||
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Single by Mott the Hoople | ||||
from the album Mott | ||||
B-side | "Rose" | |||
Released | 25 May 1973 | |||
Recorded | 1973 | |||
Genre | Glam rock | |||
Length | 2:43 | |||
Label | Columbia Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ian Hunter | |||
Producer(s) | Mott the Hoople | |||
Mott the Hoople singles chronology | ||||
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"Honaloochie Boogie" is a single released by Mott the Hoople. It was the follow-up to their breakthrough single "All The Young Dudes". It reached a peak position in the UK Singles Chart of number 12 in July 1973.[1] Written and sung by vocalist Ian Hunter, apart from the group's regular line-up, it also featured Andy Mackay of Roxy Music on tenor saxophone, Bill Price on moog, and Paul Buckmaster on cello.
A cover version was released as a promo single in France by Babylon Zoo in 1999 and was included on their album King Kong Groover.
References[]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 381. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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Categories:
- Mott the Hoople songs
- 1973 singles
- Songs written by Ian Hunter (singer)
- 1973 songs
- 1970s single stubs