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| Wangaratta Wahine | ||||
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| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | Armstrong Studios, Melbourne | |||
| Genre | Blues / Rock / Jazz | |||
| Label | Image Records | |||
| Producer | Ern Rose | |||
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Wangaratta Wahine is the second album by Australian band The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, released in 1974. It was recorded at Armstrong Studios in Melbourne, and the cover art was by Australian artist Michael Leunig.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blues My Naughtie Sweetie Gives To Me" | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Lovesick Blues" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Half A Moon (Is Better Than No Moon)" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Jug Band Music" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Wait For Me Juanita" | 4:48 |
| 6. | "Top Hat" | 3:41 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If Youse A Viper" | 2:54 |
| 2. | "That's What The Bird Said To Me" | 1:54 |
| 3. | "Wangaratta Wahine" | 5:33 |
| 4. | "Flamin' May" | 2:53 |
| 5. | "Your Feet's Too Big" | 2:45 |
| 6. | "Hernando's Hideaway" | 3:14 |
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) [1] | 14 |
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