Big Pop Candy Mountain


The Motorcycle Boy - Big Rock Candy Mountain [RTT 210 1987 24-Bit FLAC]

When Shop Assistants signed for a major, front-girl Alex teamed up with former members of Creation act Meat Whiplash to become Motorcycle Boy. This Peel favourite was released in 1987, before they too got a deal with Chrysalis Records. The rush to sign post-C86 bands was at its peak around the time and Chrysalis failed with every act they signed. 

An album, Scarlet was recorded and set for release in 1989, however corporate pressures resulted in the record being removed from the release schedule and Motorcycle Boy were dropped just after a couple of singles. I know that won't put you off ....Big Rock Candy Mountain is a true gem of a single from a great era in indie-pop. Check out the Del Shannon cover on the flip. Enjoy!

A1 Big Rock Candy Mountain (Velocity Dance Mix)
B1 Room At The Top
B2 His Latest Flame
B3 Big Rock Candy Mountain


Comments

  1. Blogmeister2 April 2019 at 07:24

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  2. Anonymous3 April 2019 at 00:03

    Wow. I remember this. A glittering slice of pop. -- robin

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  3. Leper Lord3 April 2019 at 03:35

    Cheers for this mate

    A few today i have never heard of

    Makes it an extra treat not knowing this band,but knowing shop assistants

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  4. theexplodingboy4 April 2019 at 07:17

    I have always enjoyed the song "Big Rock Candy Mountain", but I never the background story. Love that stuff. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Harry Wave24 April 2019 at 08:27

    Many thanks ♫

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  6. Dream Remaster18 January 2020 at 10:56

    Lots of M.B.live recordings on my blog if anyone likes them.
    Thanks for this share.
    Last year the finally released Scarlet which is excellent and worth owning.

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