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Ian Hunter: (Riff Poet)
Mott's voice, solo's sneer-Once Bitten Twice Shy was Bowie's echo without the mask, Cleveland Rocks a fist-pump for every mid-western bar. Wire-rim specs, ponytail, honesty like a chainsaw. More biker ballads revving weekly.
🔘 Ships – Single: Aug. 1979
Label: Chrysalis Records Catalogue Number: CHS 2353 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: August 10, 1979 (UK) A sweeping, emotional Hunter ballad — backed with the driving Wild East. Issued on Chrysalis, the single showcased Hunter’s reflective songwriting and Mick Ronson’s elegant production. 🔘 Overview Ships was released on August 10, 1979 as a UK 7" single on Chrysalis Records. Drawn from the album You’re Never Alone with a Schizophrenic, the track stands as one of Ian Hunte
Mott The Hoople
Aug 10, 19792 min read
🔘 You Nearly Did Me In – Single: Aug. 1976
Single label for "You Nearly Did Me In" by Ian Hunter, released on 6th August 1976 under CBS in the UK. Single label for Ian Hunter's "Letter to Britannia from the Union Jack," released by CBS in the UK in 1976, featuring a track from the album "All American Alien Boy." In the summer of 1976, Ian Hunter was carving out a successful solo career after leaving Mott the Hoople. With his distinctive voice, sharp songwriting, and trademark shades, he released “You Nearly Did Me In”
Mott The Hoople
Aug 6, 19763 min read
'Ello. Here's Another Great Single
Ian Hunter’s "Who Do You Love" One-Page Advert in New Musical Express, August 2, 1975.
Mott The Hoople
Aug 2, 19751 min read
Melody Maker (April 12, 1975) Ian Hunter – “Once Bitten Twice Shy” Single Review
Musically, the track is described as tight and purposeful, driven by a steady groove and Hunter’s unmistakable vocal delivery. The review highlights the song’s immediacy, suggesting it has both commercial potential and artistic credibility.
Mott The Hoople
Apr 12, 19751 min read
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