Honaloochie_Boogie

Honaloochie Boogie

Honaloochie Boogie

1973 single by Mott the Hoople

"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.

Quick Facts Single by Mott the Hoople, from the album Mott ...

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

  1. [1]
    Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 381. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. [2]
    "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. 23 June 1973. p. 20. Retrieved 23 March 2023.


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