SAHB Stories
1976 studio album by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
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SAHB Stories (pronounced "Sob Stories") is the sixth studio album by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, released in 1976. It features their hit single "Boston Tea Party", as well as a cover of the Jerry Reed song "Amos Moses". Harvey left the band shortly after this album was released, but returned in 1977.[1] The album was re-released in 1984 on the Sahara Records label.
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| Released | July 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1976 | |||
| Studio | Basing Street, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 37:15 | |||
| Label | Mountain (UK), Vertigo (Europe), 2002 CD reissue released on Mercury | |||
| Producer | The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, David Batchelor | |||
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| Singles from SAHB Stories | ||||
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Track listings
- "Dance To Your Daddy" (David Batchelor, SAHB) – 5:43
- "Amos Moses" (Jerry Reed) – 5:20
- "Jungle Rub Out" (Batchelor, SAHB) – 4:25
- "Sirocco" (Hugh McKenna) – 6:50
- "Boston Tea Party" (Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna) – 4:36
- "Sultan's Choice" (Harvey, Zal Cleminson) – 4:06
- "$25 for a Massage" (Harvey, Chris Glen, Cleminson) – 3:22
- "Dogs of War" (Harvey, Hugh McKenna, Cleminson) – 6:10
Personnel
Sensational Alex Harvey Band
- Alex Harvey – lead vocals, guitar
- Zal Cleminson – guitar
- Chris Glen – bass guitar
- Hugh McKenna – keyboards, synthesizer
- Ted McKenna – drums
Technical
- David Batchelor – producer
- Phill Brown – engineer
- John Punter – mixing
- Gered Mankowitz – photography
- Mike Doud – art direction
Charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[2] | 98 |
| Finnish Albums (The Official Finnish Charts)[3] | 6 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] | 33 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[5] | 11 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Silver | 60,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||