Like Wow – Wipeout
1985 single by Hoodoo Gurus
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"Like Wow – Wipeout" is a song written by Dave Faulkner[2] and recorded by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was released in October 1985 as the second single from the group's second studio album, Mars Needs Guitars! and peaked at number 16 on the Australian charts.
| "Like Wow – Wipeout" | ||||
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| Single by Hoodoo Gurus | ||||
| from the album Mars Needs Guitars! | ||||
| B-side | "Bring the Hoodoo Down" | |||
| Released | October 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Garage punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Big Time | |||
| Songwriter | Dave Faulkner | |||
| Producer | Charles Fisher | |||
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In June 2000, Dave Faulkner said: "[It] was only recorded as a B-side but producer Charles Fisher thought it 'had something' and should be included on the album. No-one was more surprised than us when it became the second single and our biggest hit at the time. We just liked it because it was noisy."[3]
Track listing
- 7" single (BTS1588)
- "Like Wow – Wipeout!" — 3:09
- "Bring the Hoodoo Down" — 3:01
Personnel
Credits:
- James Baker — drums
- Clyde Bramley — bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner — lead vocals (track A), guitar
- Mark Kingsmill — drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd — guitar, lead vocals (track B), harmonica
- Producer — Charles Fisher
- Engineer — John Bee
- Mastering — Don Bartley
Charts
| Chart (1985/86) | Peak position |
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| Australian (Kent Music Report)[4] | 15 |