Move It On Over (album)

Last updated
Move It On Over
MoveItonOver.jpg
Studio album by
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
ReleasedNovember 1978
Recorded1978
StudioDimension Sound Studios, Boston, MA
Genre
Length38:07
Label Rounder
Producer George Thorogood, Ken Irwin, John Nagy
George Thorogood and the Destroyers chronology
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
(1977)		Move It On Over
(1978)		 Better Than the Rest
(1979)
Singles from Move It On Over
  1. "Move It On Over"
    Released: 1978
  2. "It Wasn't Me"
    Released: 1978
  3. "Who Do You Love?"
    Released: March 1979

Move It On Over is the second studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1978 by the label Rounder Records. The album peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart, [1] and was on the chart for 47 weeks. [2]

Contents

The album contains all cover material. Its title track, Hank Williams' "Move It On Over", received major FM radio airplay when released, as did the Bo Diddley cover, "Who Do You Love?".

Release

Rounder Records released Move It On Over in November 1978. [3] The album debuted at No. 133, [4] and peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. [1] The album sold around 75,000 copies in it's first 2 weeks, [5] and eventually sold more than 500,000 copies. [6]

"Move It On Over" was the lead single from the album. [7] "It Wasn't Me", [8] and "Who Do You Love?" were also released as singles. [9]

Critical reception

Move It On Over received positive reviews from critics.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Christgau's Record Guide B [11]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [12]
The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [13]
PopMatters 6/10 [14]
Billboard (unrated) [15]
DownBeat Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [16]

A reviewer for DownBeat magazine said the album "lacks by just a hair the ferocity and passion that made his debut album such a standout. Thorogood is the best new rockabilly performer to come along since the music’s golden age. It will be interesting to see how he develops." [17] A Cash Box magazine reviewer wrote "What apparently sets George Thorogood apart from the hackneyed is a sense of flair and individuality that permeates his work and makes the familiar so devastatingly entertaining that the end result is a follow-up album bristling with a basic rock 'n' roll joyfulness unavailable anywhere else currently." [18] A reviewer for Record World wrote that the album "should establish him as a top personality", and that "Hank Williams' title song and the old warhorse, "Who Do You Love" both suit his electric urban blues style." [19]

AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine says "Gold records and radio hits came later, but this is the album where everything fell into place for George Thorogood; it's the record that defined what came afterward, and it remains one of his best." [20] Robert Christgau writes that "It's impossible not to be charmed by Thorogood's enthusiasm, and instrumentally this band is as likable as, say, Hound Dog Taylor's HouseRockers." [21]

Track listing

Original release

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Move It On Over" Hank Williams 4:19
2."Who Do You Love?" Bo Diddley 4:17
3."The Sky Is Crying" Elmore James 5:09
4."Cocaine Blues"T.J. Arnall2:48
5."It Wasn't Me" Chuck Berry 3:54
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That Same Thing" Willie Dixon 3:05
2."So Much Trouble" Brownie McGhee 3:15
3."I'm Just Your Good Thing"James Moore3:29
4."Baby Please Set a Date" Homesick James Williamson 4:42
5."New Hawaiian Boogie"Elmore James4:34
Total length:38:07

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Chart (1978–1979)Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) [22] 51
Canada (RPM Magazine) [23] 29
New Zealand (RMNZ) [24] 10
US Billboard 200 [2] 33

Certifications

Certifications forMove It On Over
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [25] Platinum80,000^
United States (RIAA) [6] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Thorogood</span> American blues rock vocalist/guitarist (born 1950)

George Lawrence Thorogood is an American musician, singer and songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware. His "high-energy boogie-blues" sound became a staple of 1980s US rock radio, with hits like his original songs "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone". He has also helped to popularize older songs by American icons, such as "Move It on Over", "Who Do You Love?", and "House Rent Blues/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer".

<i>The Joker</i> (album) 1973 studio album / live album by Steve Miller Band

The Joker is a combination live and studio album by Steve Miller Band. The album was recorded at Capitol Studios and released by Capitol Records in October 1973. The album marked a period of significant change for the group as the band abandoned their psychedelic-oriented music for a more melodic, smooth rock/blues sound. It was also their first solid commercial success due to the strong radio-play of the title track. The album reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and has been certified Platinum in the United States. It reached No. 1 on the Cash Box Albums Charts on January 8, 1974.

<i>Heartbreaker</i> (Dolly Parton album) 1978 studio album by Dolly Parton

Heartbreaker is the twentieth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on July 17, 1978, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Gary Klein and Parton with Charles Koppelman serving as executive producer, and was an even more direct aim at the pop charts, with several of its songs verging on disco. The album topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for nine consecutive weeks and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. The album produced two number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Heartbreaker" and "I Really Got the Feeling", while "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album has been certified Gold in the United States and Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hot Blooded</span> 1978 single by Foreigner

"Hot Blooded" is a song by the British-American rock band Foreigner, from their second studio album Double Vision. It was released as a single in June 1978 and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that September. The single was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It is also the theme song to the truTV scripted series Tacoma FD.

<i>The Hard Stuff</i> (George Thorogood and the Destroyers album) 2006 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

The Hard Stuff is the thirteenth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released on May 30, 2006, on the Eagle Records label. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Album chart. It was their first album recorded after the departure of long time saxophone player Hank "Hurricane" Carter, a 23-year member of the band.

<i>George Thorogood and the Destroyers</i> (album) 1977 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the self-titled debut studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1977 by the label Rounder Records. Consisting mostly of covers of blues hits, it includes a medley of John Lee Hooker's "House Rent Boogie" and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer", the latter a song written by Rudy Toombs for Amos Milburn, and later covered by Hooker.

<i>Maverick</i> (George Thorogood and the Destroyers album) 1985 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Maverick is the sixth studio album by the American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released on January 25, 1985 by the label EMI America Records. Some of its songs are among Thorogood's best-known, including "I Drink Alone" and "Willie and the Hand Jive". The album peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200 chart.

<i>Bad to the Bone</i> (George Thorogood and the Destroyers album) 1982 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Bad to the Bone is the fifth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1982 by the label EMI America Records. The album contains the Destroyers' best known song, "Bad to the Bone". The album also features Rolling Stones side-man Ian Stewart on piano. The band promoted the album with a worldwide tour; there was also a large marketing campaign by their label.

<i>More George Thorogood and the Destroyers</i> 1980 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

More George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the fourth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers, released in 1980 by the label Rounder Records. An alternate name for the album is I'm Wanted.

<i>Better Than the Rest</i> 1979 studio album by George Thorogood

Better Than the Rest is the third album of songs by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers, recorded in 1974 and released in September 1979. The album peaked at No. 78 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.

<i>Born to Be Bad</i> (album) 1988 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Born to Be Bad is the seventh studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released on January 13, 1988 by the label EMI America Records. The album peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, and was on the charts for 24 weeks.

<i>Boogie People</i> 1991 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Boogie People is the eighth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1991 by the label EMI America Records. The album was not as successful as Thorogood's previous albums, but it did contain the song "If You Don't Start Drinkin' ", which eventually became a concert staple.

<i>Haircut</i> (album) 1993 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Haircut is the ninth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released on July 27, 1993 by the label EMI America Records. The first single from the album was "Get a Haircut", which charted in multiple countries. The album peaked at No. 120 on the Billboard 200. The band supported the album with a North American, and Canadian tour.

<i>Rockin My Life Away</i> 1997 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Rockin' My Life Away is the tenth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released March 25, 1997 by the label EMI America Records. The album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Top Blues Album chart, and spent 9 weeks on the chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Thorogood and the Destroyers discography</span> Cataloging of published recordings by George Thorogood and The Destroyers

The discography of the American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers consists of 15 studio albums, 7 live albums, 10 compilation albums and 34 singles. George Thorogood has released 1 solo album.

<i>Half a Boy/Half a Man</i> 1999 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Half a Boy/Half a Man is the eleventh studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released on April 13, 1999, on the CMC International label. The album failed to chart in any capacity.

<i>Collision Course</i> (Asleep at the Wheel album) 1978 studio album by Asleep at the Wheel

Collision Course is the sixth album by American country band Asleep at the Wheel. Produced by Joel Dorn at Regent Sound Studios in New York City, it was released in June 1978 as the group's fourth and final studio album on Capitol Records. After 1977's The Wheel featured all original material, Collision Course features only two tracks written by members of the band. The remaining recordings are covers of compositions originally by popular Western swing, Cajun and jazz artists.

"Gear Jammer" is a rock song by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers, released on their 1985 album Maverick by EMI America Records. It was written by George Thorogood. The song is often considered one of their best, and is often played live.

<i>The Baddest of George Thorogood and the Destroyers</i> 1992 compilation album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

The Baddest of George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the second compilation album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1992 by the label EMI America Records.

<i>Live</i> (George Thorogood and the Destroyers album) 1986 live album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Live is the first live album by American blues rock band George Thorogood & the Destroyers. It was released in 1986 by the label EMI America Records. The album was recorded on May 23, 1986 at the Cincinnati Gardens, Ohio.

References

  1. 1 2 "Billboard 200". Billboard .
  2. 1 2 "Billboard 200". Billboard .
  3. ↑ "Thorogood LP Released" (PDF). Cash Box. November 4, 1978. p. 46 – via World Radio History.
  4. ↑ "Billboard 200". Billboard .
  5. ↑ "Thorogood Nixes Majors For 3-LP Rounder Binder" (PDF). Billboard . December 2, 1978. p. 40 – via World Radio History.
  6. 1 2 "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". RIAA.
  7. ↑ "Cash Box - Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. December 9, 1978. p. 20 – via World Radio History.
  8. ↑ "Record World Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. December 2, 1978. p. 18 – via World Radio History.
  9. ↑ "Singles To Watch" (PDF). Cash Box. February 24, 1979. p. 20 – via World Radio History.
  10. ↑ Move It On Over at AllMusic
  11. ↑ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: T". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies . Ticknor & Fields. ISBN   089919026X . Retrieved March 16, 2019– via robertchristgau.com.
  12. ↑ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings . Penguin. p. 652. ISBN   978-0-140-51384-4.
  13. ↑ The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues. Virgin. 1998. p. 346.
  14. ↑ PopMatters Review
  15. ↑ "Billboard's Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard . October 28, 1978. p. 92 – via World Radio History.
  16. ↑ "Record Reviews" (PDF). DownBeat . January 11, 1979. p. 30 – via World Radio History.
  17. ↑ "Record Reviews" (PDF). DownBeat . January 11, 1979. p. 30 – via World Radio History.
  18. ↑ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 18, 1978. p. 19 – via World Radio History.
  19. ↑ "Record World Album Picks" (PDF). Record World. October 28, 1978. p. 32 – via World Radio History.
  20. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Move It on Over Review". AllMusic.
  21. ↑ Christgau, Robert. "George Thorogood and the Destroyers: Move It on Over (Rounder, 1978)".
  22. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 309. ISBN   0-646-11917-6.
  23. ↑ "RPM Top 100 Albums - April 28, 1979" (PDF).
  24. ↑ "New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. July 15, 1979.
  25. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – George Thorogood – Move It On Over". Music Canada.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.