Groovy Train
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"Groovy Train" was the second single released by Liverpool
-based pop group The Farm
. It was released in August 1990 as the first single off their debut album Spartacus
(which would be released in April 1991), having been produced by Graham "Suggs" McPherson
of Madness
and Terry Farley. The single reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart
and #15 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks
chart. It contains a distinctive guitar intro by Keith Mullen
which was possibly his most significant contribution to any one song. "Groovy Train" featured on the influential 1990 'Madchester' compilation album Happy Daze
.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
-based pop group The Farm
The Farm (band)
The Farm were a British band from Liverpool, popular through the early 1990s. Their album Spartacus reached the top position on the UK Albums Chart when it was released in March, 1991.-History:They formed in early 1983....
. It was released in August 1990 as the first single off their debut album Spartacus
Spartacus (The Farm album)
Spartacus is the 1991 debut album of Liverpool-based pop group The Farm, released in April 1991 in the height of Madchester. It reached number one in the UK album chart, staying there for a week...
(which would be released in April 1991), having been produced by Graham "Suggs" McPherson
Suggs (singer)
Graham McPherson , better known as Suggs, is an English singer, actor, former radio DJ, TV personality, and most famous as the frontman of the band Madness.-Early life:...
of Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...
and Terry Farley. The single reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and #15 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks
Modern Rock Tracks
Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs...
chart. It contains a distinctive guitar intro by Keith Mullen
Keith Mullen
Keith Mullin was the English lead guitarist of the Liverpool based pop group The Farm.He was born in Bootle and lived in Seaforth, Waterloo and Crosby before moving to Liverpool City Centre...
which was possibly his most significant contribution to any one song. "Groovy Train" featured on the influential 1990 'Madchester' compilation album Happy Daze
Happy Daze (Madchester album)
Happy Daze is a compilation album of songs linked to the Madchester music genre distributed by Island Records in 1990.-Influence:The Madchester sound had been developing during the later 1980s, from its nascent jangy sounds originally showcased on the NME's classic C86 cassette...
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