Honaloochie Boogie

"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"
Single by Mott the Hoople
from the album Mott
B-side"Rose"
Released25 May 1973
Recorded1973
GenreGlam rock
Length2:43
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Ian Hunter
Producer(s)Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople singles chronology
"Sweet Jane"
(1972)
"Honaloochie Boogie"
(1973)
"All the Way from Memphis"
(1973)

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. 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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