| Revision as of 07:24, 28 November 2017 editBen2719941 (talk | contribs)2,261 editsNo edit summary← Previous edit | Revision as of 07:27, 28 November 2017 edit undoBen2719941 (talk | contribs)2,261 editsNo edit summaryNext edit → | ||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| "'''Howzat'''" is an song by Australian band ], released in 1976. ] was used in Cricket when a bowler hits a wicket and the bowler yells Howzat. Howzat is play during the cricket match. The song reached number 1 in Australia on the ] and it also reached number 1 in New Zealand on the ]<ref>]</ref> It was released from Sherbet's album of the same name Howzat (album)|Howzat]]. The song was written by Band members] & ]. The title track was also a number one hit and remains the group's biggest hit, especially outside of Australia, reaching the top 5 of the UK charts and also entering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. | "'''Howzat'''" is an song by Australian band ], released in 1976. ] was used in Cricket when a bowler hits a wicket and the bowler yells Howzat. Howzat is play during the cricket match. The song reached number 1 in Australia on the ]<ref></ref> and it also reached number 1 in New Zealand on the ]<ref>]</ref> It was released from Sherbet's album of the same name Howzat (album)|Howzat]]. The song was written by Band members] & ]. The title track was also a number one hit and remains the group's biggest hit, especially outside of Australia, reaching the top 5 of the UK charts and also entering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. | ||
| It is often used as a cricket anthem and is sometimes loudly played by ground organisers at limited-overs matches. "Howzat" is a catchcry used by cricketers when appealing to the umpire for a wicket. | It is often used as a cricket anthem and is sometimes loudly played by ground organisers at limited-overs matches. "Howzat" is a catchcry used by cricketers when appealing to the umpire for a wicket. | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 28 November 2017
| "Howzat" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Sherbet | |
| from the album Howzat | |
| B-side | "Motor Of Love" |
| Released | 1976 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 3:43 |
| Label | Infinity Records, Festival Records, Epic Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Garth Porter, Tony Mitchell. |
| Producer(s) | Richard Lush, Sherbet |
"Howzat" is an song by Australian band Sherbet, released in 1976. Howzat was used in Cricket when a bowler hits a wicket and the bowler yells Howzat. Howzat is play during the cricket match. The song reached number 1 in Australia on the Kent Music Report and it also reached number 1 in New Zealand on the Recorded Music NZ It was released from Sherbet's album of the same name Howzat (album)|Howzat]]. The song was written by Band membersGarth Porter & Tony Mitchell. The title track was also a number one hit and remains the group's biggest hit, especially outside of Australia, reaching the top 5 of the UK charts and also entering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is often used as a cricket anthem and is sometimes loudly played by ground organisers at limited-overs matches. "Howzat" is a catchcry used by cricketers when appealing to the umpire for a wicket.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Howzat" | Garth Porter, Tony Mitchell | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Motor Of Love" | Garth Porter, Tony Mitchell, Alan Sandow | 3:21 |
Personnel
- Daryl Braithwaite - Lead Vocals, Tambourine
- Harvey James - Guitar, Vocals
- Tony Mitchell - Bass, Vocals
- Alan Sandow - Drums
- Garth Porter - Keyboards, Vocals
Charts
References
- Sherbet - Howzat at Australian Music Database
- - Howzat at Official Charts]
- Kent, David (1971). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives: Australian Chart Book. p. 94. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid-1983 and 19 June 1988.
| Chart (1976) | Position |
|---|---|
| Kent Music Report | 1 |
| Sherbet / Highway / The Sherbs | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | |
| Live albums | |
| Compilations | |
| EPs | |
| Singles | |
| Related articles | |