Honaloochie Boogie
Mott the Hoople
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest-charting songs.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Hoople" experienced significant commercial success, and "Honaloochie Boogie" was a major contributing factor to this achievement.
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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.
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Unique StyleThe 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.
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PersonnelThe line-up of Mott the Hoople when they recorded "Honaloochie Boogie" included Ian Hunter, Ariel Bender, Pete Overend Watts, Dale Griffin, and Verden Allen.
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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.
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Title MeaningThe term "Honaloochie" is entirely made up, which represents the band's creative and unique approach to music and songwriting.
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Subject MatterThe song is a nostalgic look back at the 1950s rock 'n' roll scene, focusing on a young girl's experiences and emotions.
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Cover VersionsDespite its success, "Honaloochie Boogie" has not been widely covered by other artists, thus retaining its unique place in Mott the Hoople's discography.
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Songwriting CreditsLike 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.
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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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