Bloody Tourists
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Bloody Tourists was the sixth studio album by 10cc
and the second to be produced following the band's 1976 split. It yielded the singles "Dreadlock Holiday
", which reached No.1 in the UK in August 1978, and "Reds in My Bed", which did not chart. "For You and I" was issued as a double a-side single with "I'm Not in Love
" in the autumn of 1979 but also didn't chart. "For you and I" was also issued in the US, with promo copies being available as a 12" single.
"Dreadlock Holiday" was inspired by The Moody Blues
singer Justin Hayward
's experiences while on holiday in the Caribbean. http://www.minestrone.org/article004.htm
Bloody Tourists, which featured cover art created by Hipgnosis
, reached No.3 in the UK album charts and No. 69 in the United States.
10cc
10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians -- Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme -- who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name...
and the second to be produced following the band's 1976 split. It yielded the singles "Dreadlock Holiday
Dreadlock Holiday
-In popular culture:* The song is featured on the first episode, "Killeroo", of the first series of the British cult comedy The Mighty Boosh. Bob Fossil, head of the Zooniverse, dances to the first verse of the song while a confused Howard Moon looks on, before switching it off and explaining "And...
", which reached No.1 in the UK in August 1978, and "Reds in My Bed", which did not chart. "For You and I" was issued as a double a-side single with "I'm Not in Love
I'm Not in Love
"I'm Not in Love" is a song written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman of the English group 10cc, from the album The Original Soundtrack. The lyric reveals a narrator in denial about the title's ostensible theme.-The 10cc version:...
" in the autumn of 1979 but also didn't chart. "For you and I" was also issued in the US, with promo copies being available as a 12" single.
"Dreadlock Holiday" was inspired by The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed....
singer Justin Hayward
Justin Hayward
Justin Hayward is an English musician, best known as singer, songwriter and guitarist in the rock band The Moody Blues.Hayward was born in Dean Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England...
's experiences while on holiday in the Caribbean. http://www.minestrone.org/article004.htm
Bloody Tourists, which featured cover art created by Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis was a British art design group that specialized in creating cover art for the albums of rock musicians and bands, most notably Pink Floyd, T.Rex, The Pretty Things, UFO, 10cc, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Scorpions, Yes, The Alan Parsons Project, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, ELO and XTC...
, reached No.3 in the UK album charts and No. 69 in the United States.
Side One
- "Dreadlock HolidayDreadlock Holiday-In popular culture:* The song is featured on the first episode, "Killeroo", of the first series of the British cult comedy The Mighty Boosh. Bob Fossil, head of the Zooniverse, dances to the first verse of the song while a confused Howard Moon looks on, before switching it off and explaining "And...
" (Graham GouldmanGraham GouldmanGraham Keith Gouldman is an English songwriter and musician who is a long-time member of British band 10cc.-Early life and 1960s pop career: 1946–1968:Gouldman was born in Broughton, Salford, England...
, Eric StewartEric StewartEric Stewart is an English musician, songwriter and record producer most known for his tenure with The Mindbenders in the 1960s, and 10cc from 1972 to 1995....
) – 4:31 - "For You and I" (Gouldman, Stewart) – 5:25
- "Take These Chains" (Gouldman, Stewart) – 2:36
- "Shock on the Tube (Don't Want Love)" (Stewart) – 3:48
- "Last Night" (Gouldman, Rick FennRick FennRichard 'Rick' Fenn is an English rock guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band 10cc since 1976. He has also collaborated with Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Hollies singer Peter Howarth and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason....
) – 3:20 - "Anonymous Alcoholic" (Gouldman, Stewart) – 5:51
Side Two
- "Reds in My Bed" (Stewart, Stuart ToshStuart ToshStuart MacIntosh is a drummer, songwriter and vocalist.Also known as Stuart Tosh, MacIntosh recorded and toured with a succession of well-known and respected bands during the 1970s and 1980s, including Pilot, The Alan Parsons Project, 10cc and Camel. Stuart now lives in the Bridge of Don area of...
) – 4:08 - "Lifeline" (Gouldman) – 3:30
- "Tokyo" (Stewart) – 4:33
- "Old Mister Time" (Duncan MackayDuncan Mackay (musician)Duncan Mackay is a British composer, singer, arranger, and keyboard player.-External links:...
, Stewart) – 4:36 - "From RochdaleRochdaleRochdale is a large market town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the foothills of the Pennines on the River Roch, north-northwest of Oldham, and north-northeast of the city of Manchester. Rochdale is surrounded by several smaller settlements which together form the Metropolitan...
to Ocho RiosOcho RiosOcho Ríos is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica. Although he landed in many spots along the Jamaican coast, many believe that Christopher Columbus first set foot on land in Ocho Rios...
" (Gouldman) – 3:48 - "Everything You've Wanted to Know About!!! (Exclamation Marks)" (Stewart) – 4:31
2008 Japanese Reissue SHM-CD includes three bonus tracks
- "Dreadlock Holiday (Long Version)"
- "Nothing Can Move"
- "For You And I (DJ Edit)"
Personnel
- Eric StewartEric StewartEric Stewart is an English musician, songwriter and record producer most known for his tenure with The Mindbenders in the 1960s, and 10cc from 1972 to 1995....
— guitars, piano, moog synthesiser, organ, lead vocals - Graham GouldmanGraham GouldmanGraham Keith Gouldman is an English songwriter and musician who is a long-time member of British band 10cc.-Early life and 1960s pop career: 1946–1968:Gouldman was born in Broughton, Salford, England...
— bass, guitar, percussion, piano, lead vocals - Rick FennRick FennRichard 'Rick' Fenn is an English rock guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band 10cc since 1976. He has also collaborated with Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Hollies singer Peter Howarth and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason....
— guitar, organ, moog, vocals - Paul Burgess — percussion, congas, drums, glockenspiel, marimba, tambourine, timbales, triangle, bells, drums, vibraphone
- Duncan MackayDuncan Mackay (musician)Duncan Mackay is a British composer, singer, arranger, and keyboard player.-External links:...
— synthesiser, piano, violin, keyboards, electric piano, backing vocals - Stuart ToshStuart ToshStuart MacIntosh is a drummer, songwriter and vocalist.Also known as Stuart Tosh, MacIntosh recorded and toured with a succession of well-known and respected bands during the 1970s and 1980s, including Pilot, The Alan Parsons Project, 10cc and Camel. Stuart now lives in the Bridge of Don area of...
— drums, percussion, tambourine, bells, vocals, lead vocal (B 1)