| Like Gangbusters | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1982/1983 | |||
| Genre | New wave, pop rock | |||
| Length | 41:59 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Alan Shacklock | |||
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| Singles from Like Gangbusters | ||||
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Like Gangbusters is the first studio album by British new wave band JoBoxers, first released in 1983 [1] and featuring five chart singles.
The first single " Boxerbeat", the group's anthem, worked its way up the UK charts while the group were the opening act on the Madness 'Rise and Fall' tour, [2] reaching number three. It was kept off the top slot by David Bowie's " Let's Dance" and Duran Duran's " Is There Something I Should Know". [3]
Their next single, " Just Got Lucky", became an international hit. This single sold over 250,000 copies, made the UK top 10, and cracked the U.S. top 40, reaching No. 36 during November 1983, [1] and has been featured in a number of films including Just My Luck and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. [4]
The third single "Johnny Friendly" is a homage to the Marlon Brando film On The Waterfront. British boxer Frank Bruno appeared in the promotional video for the song. [5]
"Jealous Love"/"She's Got Sex" was released as a double A-side. "Jealous Love" was performed on the UK TV show Loose Talk introduced by the actress Diana Dors in one of her last TV appearances, [6] while "She's Got Sex" was covered on Samantha Fox's double platinum selling album Touch Me (as "He's Got Sex"). [7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Boxerbeat" | Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Rob Marche | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Crosstown Walkup" | Dave Collard, Dig Wayne | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Fully Booked" | Clive Powell, Jeffrey Alexander Ryan | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Not My Night" | Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne | 2:28 |
| 5. | " Just Got Lucky" | Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne | 4:45 |
| 6. | "She's Got Sex" | Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky | 2:59 |
| 7. | "Curious George" | Dave Collard, Dig Wayne | 3:22 |
| 8. | "Hide Nor Hair" | Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky | 3:13 |
| 9. | "Crime of Passion" | Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne | 2:46 |
| 10. | "Johnny Friendly" | Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne | 5:05 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Jealous Love" (12" Version) | Bobby Womack, King Curtis | 4:11 |
| 12. | "Boxerbeat" (Single Version) | Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Rob Marche | 2:55 |
| 13. | "Just Got Lucky" (Single Version) | Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne | 3:44 |
| 14. | "Johnny Friendly" (Single Version) | Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne | 3:56 |
| 15. | "Let's Talk About Love" | Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky | 2:50 |
| 16. | "Forget Me Love" | Dig Wayne, Vic Godard | 2:23 |
| 17. | "Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)" | Joe McCoy | 2:29 |
| 18. | "She's Got Sex" (12" Remix) | Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky | 6:55 |
| 19. | "Just Got Lucky" (12" Remix) | Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne | 4:42 |
| 20. | "Johnny Friendly" (12" Remix) | Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne | 10:02 |
Personnel
- Dig Wayne – vocals
- Chris Bostock – bass, vocals
- Rob Marche – guitar, vocals
- Dave Collard – keyboards, vocals
- Sean McLusky – drums, vocals
Additional personnel
- John Wallace – saxophone
- Nick Pentelow – saxophone
References
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 284. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Reed, John (2010). House of Fun – The Story of Madness. London: Omnibus Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-84772-619-3.
- ^ Shnee, Stephen. "An EXCLUSIVE Interview with JOBOXERS!". Discussions. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ "The 40 Year Old Virgin". AFI Catalogue. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ JoBoxers Official. "Johnny Friendly". Promo with Frank Bruno. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ "JoBoxers, Frank Bruno and Diana Dors". The '80s Empire. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ Sam Fox Official. "Albums". Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
