Mud (June 6, 1975) “Moonshine Sally” / “Bye Bye Johnny” – Single 7" UK

In June 1975, Mud released “Moonshine Sally”, a catchy glam-pop single written by the legendary Chinn/Chapman team. Backed with a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Bye Bye Johnny”, this RAK Records 7" single continued Mud’s string of upbeat hits during the peak of the British glam rock era.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Mud

Label: RAK

Date: June 6, 1975

Catalogue: RAK 208 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Glam Rock, Pop Rock Style: British Glam

A-Side: “Moonshine Sally”

Written by: N. Chinn / M. Chapman Produced by: Mike Chapman & Nicky Chinn

B-Side: “Bye Bye Johnny”

Written by: Chuck Berry

Produced by: Mike Chapman & Nicky Chinn

TRACK LIST UK 7" Commercial Single (RAK 208)

A. Moonshine Sally

B. Bye Bye Johnny

PERSONNEL Mud

• Les Gray – lead vocals

• Rob Davis – guitar

• Ray Stiles – bass

• Dave Mount – drums

THE STORY

“Moonshine Sally” was Mud’s upbeat follow-up single in 1975, showcasing their signature fun, singalong glam sound. The B-side, a rockin’ cover of Chuck Berry’s “Bye Bye Johnny”, added extra energy to the release.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The single reached No. 10 on the UK charts, underlining Mud’s continued commercial success in the mid-1970s. It was produced by the hit-making duo Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn (Chinnichap) for RAK Records. Some early listings referred to a different A-side (“Hula Love”), suggesting a last-minute change before final release.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Mud (The Glam Rock Party Band)

• Mud (May 31, 1975) Oh Boy, It’s Mud! – Look-in Magazine Cover

• Rob Davis (May 25, 1974) Rob Davis Cut-Out - Music Star

SOURCES

Discogs, 45cat, Music Week (June 1975), Official Charts

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