Long Legged Woman Dressed in Black
| "Long Legged Woman Dressed in Black" | ||||
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| Single by Mungo Jerry | ||||
| from the album Long Legged Woman | ||||
| B-side | "Gonna Bop 'Til I Drop" | |||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Dawn Records (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ray Dorset | |||
| Producer(s) | Barry Murray, Ray Dorset | |||
| Mungo Jerry singles chronology | ||||
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"Long Legged Woman Dressed in Black" is a popular song and hit single by the British group Mungo Jerry, first released in 1974. It also became the title track of a compilation album by the group, released later in 1974.[1]
Chart performance
[edit]It was written by the band's lead singer Ray Dorset and produced by Barry Murray and Dorset. In addition to Dorset (guitar, vocals), the line-up of the group at this time which played on the record comprised Dick Middleton (guitar), Bob Daisley (bass), Ian Milne (keyboards), and Dave Bidwell (drums).[2] The song entered the UK Singles Chart in April 1974 and reached No. 13 staying for nine weeks on the chart, their last single to reach the British Top 20.[3] The song peaked at number 84 in Australia.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 383. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black". www.discogs.com. March 1974. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Long Legged Woman Dressed in Black". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 211. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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