Honaloochie Boogie

Mott the Hoople

About 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. 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.  


Year:
1993
14 
#1

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I was a city child with a dead-end smile
And a worm's-eye point of view
Oh I knew my way, I was a back-street stray
And I had my eyes on you

Now I got this friend and he's a screwdriver-jiver
You know, some kinda automobeat on the street
And he has converted me to rock'n'roll

I just wanna dance to
Honaloochie boogie yeah
Get in time, don't worry 'bout the shirt shine
Honaloochie boogie yeah
You sure started somethin'

Now my hair gets longer as the beat gets stronger
Wanna tell Chuck Berry my news
I get my kicks outta guitar licks
And I've sold my steel-toed shoes

Now I got this friend and he's a spider west-sider
You know, he's hung up on a protection rejection thing
But I have made him see the light

He just wanna dance to
Honaloochie boogie yeah
Get in time, don't worry 'bout the shirt shine
Honaloochie boogie yeah
You sure started somethin'

Honaloochie boogie yeah
Get in time, don't worry 'bout the shirt shine
Honaloochie boogie yeah
You sure started somethin'

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Mott the Hoople

Mott the Hoople were a British rock band with strong R&B roots, popular in the glam rock era of the early to mid 1970s. They are popularly known for the song "All the Young Dudes", written for them by David Bowie and appearing on their 1972 album of the same name. more »

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Written by: Ian Hunter

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Honaloochie Boogie" by Mott the Hoople was released in 1973, coming out as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, "The Hoople."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest-charting songs.
Album Success
The album "The Hoople" experienced significant commercial success, and "Honaloochie Boogie" was a major contributing factor to this achievement.
Song's Genre
"Honaloochie Boogie" is typically classified within the genre of Glam Rock, a style that combines rock music with theatrical style and flamboyant performances.
Unique Style
The song is known for its unique playing style, featuring a piano boogie-woogie with choirs and an arrangement that differed from most standard rock songs of the time.
Personnel
The line-up of Mott the Hoople when they recorded "Honaloochie Boogie" included Ian Hunter, Ariel Bender, Pete Overend Watts, Dale Griffin, and Verden Allen.
Music Video
"Honaloochie Boogie" was one of the very first songs to have a promotional music video made for it, a relatively new concept in the music industry in the early 1970s.
Title Meaning
The term "Honaloochie" is entirely made up, which represents the band's creative and unique approach to music and songwriting.
Subject Matter
The song is a nostalgic look back at the 1950s rock 'n' roll scene, focusing on a young girl's experiences and emotions.
Cover Versions
Despite its success, "Honaloochie Boogie" has not been widely covered by other artists, thus retaining its unique place in Mott the Hoople's discography.
Songwriting Credits
Like most Mott the Hoople tracks, the song was written by lead vocalist Ian Hunter. His storytelling style of lyrics became one of the defining characteristics of the band's music.
Live Performances
"Honaloochie Boogie" has become a concert staple for Mott the Hoople and is included in most of their live performances.

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