Boogaloo (Nazareth album)

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Boogaloo
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Studio album by
Released25 August 1998 (UK)
Recorded1997
StudioParkgate studios, Catsfield
Genre Hard rock
Length50:45
Label SPV GmbH
Steamhammer (UK)
Producer Mike Ging
Nazareth chronology
Move Me
(1994)
Boogaloo
(1998)
Greatest Hits Volume II
(1998)
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Boogaloo is the twentieth studio album by the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, released in August 1998. It was produced by Mike Ging.

Contents

It was the last studio recording to feature drummer and founding member Darrell Sweet before his death in 1999. The album also features guest performances by bassist Pete Agnew's son Lee, who later replaced Sweet as the band's drummer. The album was recorded at the Parkgate studios, Catsfield in East Sussex in 1997. 11 of the 12 tracks were mixed in early 1998, with horns and guitar overdubs added. During the original recording, the Hale-Bopp comet was clearly visible.

Original versions of some tracks (as mixed in 1997), including one that didn't make the 1998 remix, were included in the Loud And Proud box set.

The character on the album artwork is known as 'Boogaloo'. The phrase comes from what the band would say when ready to go onstage – "Let's Boogaloo", a choice made in discussion with the fanclub editor who was present during the recording.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Pete Agnew, Dan McCafferty, Darrell Sweet, Jimmy Murrison, Ronnie Leahy

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Light Comes Down" 3:31
2."Cheerleader" 3:14
3."Loverman" 4:30
4."Open Up Woman" 4:29
5."Talk Talk" 3:52
6."Nothing So Good" 5:08
7."Party in the Kremlin" 3:37
8."God Save the South" 6:35
9."Robber and the Roadie" 4:21
10."Waiting" 5:43
11."May Heaven Keep You"Agnew, Charlton, McCafferty, Sweet5:46

2011 Salvo and 2014 vinyl bonus tracks

No.TitleLength
12."Laid to Wasted"4:16
13."Walk By Yourself"5:02

Personnel

Nazareth
Additional personnel

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