Bedbugs and Ballyhoo

Echo & the Bunnymen

About Bedbugs and Ballyhoo

"Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen that was released in 1987. It was the third single from their 1987 eponymous album. The single was released as a 7-inch single and a 12-inch single by WEA Records and by Sire Records.

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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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12 facts about this song

Release Date "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" was released in 1987 as part of the album "Echo & The Bunnymen".
Chart Performance Despite the overall success of the album, the song did not reach high on the charts. In the UK, it peaked at number 70.
Record Company The song was produced and distributed by the record company Warner Bros. Records.
Song Meaning It is not officially known what the song's lyrics mean. Listeners have speculated about various meanings, but the band has not confirmed any theories.
Covers and Remakes Despite not being one of the band's most famous songs, "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" has been covered by several artist and bands.
Live Performances The song has been played live by the band multiple times, and is part of their usual setlist.
Music Video The song has a music video, which was filmed in black and white.
Musical Style As with other Echo & The Bunnymen's songs, "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" contains elements of post-punk, alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, and new wave.
Band Members The song features Ian McCulloch on vocals, Will Sergeant on guitar, Les Pattinson on bass, and Pete de Freitas on drums.
Album Success The album "Echo & The Bunnymen" was a success internationally, reaching top 10 in the UK charts.
Critical Reception The song has been praised for its blend of a strong rhythm section, atmospheric guitar work, and Ian McCulloch's distinctive vocals.
Song Duration "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

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