Roy Wood (June 7, 1974) “Goin' Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)” / “The Premium Bond Theme” – Single 7" UK
- Wizzard
- Jun 7, 1974
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Roy Wood released the delightfully eccentric “Goin' Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)”, a quirky solo single where he played all instruments and multi-tracked vocals, including bagpipes.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Roy Wood
Label: Harvest
Date: June 7, 1974
Catalogue: HAR 5083
Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Pop, Folk, Reggae
Style: British Pop, Novelty, Scottish Reggae
TRACK LIST
UK 7" Commercial Single (HAR 5083)
A-Side: “Goin' Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)”
Written by: Roy Wood
Produced by: Roy Wood
B-Side: “The Premium Bond Theme” Written by: Roy Wood
Produced by: Roy Wood
LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS
UK Commercial – HAR 5083
International Variants:
Germany (Harvest 1974),
Ireland (Harvest 1974),
New Zealand (Harvest 1974)
PERSONNEL
Roy Wood – all instruments (including bagpipes), lead & multi-tracked vocals
THE STORY
Roy Wood wrote, produced, and performed every element of “Goin' Down The Road”, blending Scottish folk influences with a reggae beat in his signature humorous style. The B-side “The Premium Bond Theme” is a fun instrumental.
CONTEXT & NOTES
The single peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and spent 7 weeks in the Top 40. It was a commercial success for Wood as a solo artist and remains a fan favourite for its playful charm and inventive production.
SOURCES
Discogs,
45cat,
45worlds,
Official Charts,
Wikipedia
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