The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (May 28, 1976) Boston Tea Party / Sultan's Choice – Single 7" UK

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band released “Boston Tea Party” backed with “Sultan’s Choice” on May 28, 1976. The single became a hit, peaking at No. 13 in the UK and spending 10 weeks on the chart.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Label: Mountain Records

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom (also released internationally)

Released: May 28, 1976

Genre: Rock, Glam Rock

A-Side: “Boston Tea Party”

Written by: Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna Produced by: David Batchelor

B-Side: “Sultan’s Choice”

Written by: Alex Harvey, Zal Cleminson Produced by: David Batchelor

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Commercial Single (TOP 12)

A. Boston Tea Party – (duration not specified on label)

B. Sultan’s Choice – (duration not specified on label)

CHART PERFORMANCE

United Kingdom: Peak #13 (10 weeks on chart, first chart date 19/06/1976)

VARIANTS

Multiple variants including promo and jukebox pressings

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS

• Scandinavia - Vertigo - 1976

• Germany - Vertigo - 1976

• New Zealand - Vertigo - 1976

• France - Vertigo - 1976

• Australia - Vertigo - 1976

• Ireland - Mountain - 1976

PERSONNEL

Alex Harvey – lead vocals, guitar

Zal Cleminson – guitar Chris Glen – bass guitar

Hugh McKenna – keyboards, synthesizer Ted McKenna – drums

Production

Produced by David Batchelor

THE STORY

“Boston Tea Party” is a standout track from the band’s 1976 album SAHB Stories. The single captured the band’s energetic and theatrical rock style and became one of their notable hits of the era.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Both tracks appear on the album SAHB Stories. The single marked continued success for the band in the UK before Alex Harvey’s temporary departure shortly after the album’s release. “Boston Tea Party” remains one of their most remembered singles.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Sensational Alex Harvey Band

  A: Amos Moses

  B: Satchel And The Scalp Hunter

• S.A.H.B. Without Alex

  A: Pick It Up And Kick It

  B: Smouldering

• The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

  A: Cheek To Cheek

  B: Jungle Jenny

SOURCES

Discogs

45cat

Wikipedia

BBC Official Charts

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