"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.
| "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 | |||
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Record World said that it "has all the ingredients for a biggie!"[2]
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 edit
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 381. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. 23 June 1973. p. 20. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
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