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MOTT THE HOOPLE
AT THE TOWER
Compact Disc
Item no. :SON0402 Barcode :0823564039305 Artist :MOTT THE HOOPLE Product type :Compact Disc Label :SONIC BOOM Release Date :06 June 2025
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Formed in Hereford in 1969, and originally named the Doc Thomas Group, the mighty Mott The Hoople changed their name after signing with Island Records later the same year. The band released albums at the beginning of the 1970s but failed to find any success. On the verge of breaking up, Mott were encouraged by David Bowie to stay together. Bowie wrote their glam-style signature song ‘All the Young Dudes’ for them, which became their first hit in 1972. Bowie subsequently produced their album of the same name, which added to their success.
Bowie had originally offered Mott "Suffragette City", later to appear on his Ziggy Stardust album. They turned it down, but Bowie then penned ‘All the Young Dudes’ for them, and it became their biggest hit. Released as a single in July ‘72, it was a success in the UK. Bowie produced an album, also called All The Young Dudes.
In November ’72, MTH travelled to the US for a short tour there, opening on 24th at the Hollywood Palladium. The next night, they moved on to The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, for a show which included David Bowie as both the compere, and backing vocalist on “All The Young Dudes”, their penultimate number, plus a finale of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Honky Tonk Women’.
1. David Bowie Introduction 1:30
2. Jerkin' Crocus 4:26
3. Sucker 5:53
4. Hymn For The Dudes 6:15
5. Ready For Love 12:49
6. Sweet Jane 6:00
7. Sea Diver 3:29
8. Sweet Angeline 6:36
9. One Of The Boys 7:05
10. Midnight Lady 6:56
11. All The Young Dudes (with David Bowie) 4:03
12. Honky Tonk Women (with David Bowie) 8:45
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