In the middle of the punks vs Teds battles, Whirlwind became the go-to support act for the Clash, Blondie, Ian Dury and many others. With charismatic frontman Nigel Dixon’s pop star good looks and vocally channelling Billy Fury, this debut LP grabbed the sound of Whirlwind in the raw.
SIDE ONE
1. BOPPIN’ HIGH SCHOOL BABY
2. MY BUCKET’S GOT A HOLE IN IT
3. MY ADVICE
4. A THOUSAND STARS
5. ONE MORE CHANCE
6. DON’T BE CRAZY
SIDE TWO
1. ROCKING DADDY
2. SLOW DOWN
3. BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY
4. TOGETHER FOR EVER
5. WHO’S THAT KNOCKING?
6. TORE APART