Like Gangbusters
Studio album by
JoBoxers
Released1983
Recorded1982/1983
GenreNew wave, pop rock
Length41:59
LabelRCA
ProducerAlan Shacklock
JoBoxers chronology
Like Gangbusters
(1983)		 Skin and Bone
(1985)
Singles from Like Gangbusters
  1. "Boxerbeat"
    Released: March 1983
  2. "Just Got Lucky"
    Released: May 1983
  3. "Johnny Friendly"
    Released: August 1983
  4. "Jealous Love/She's Got Sex"
    Released: October 1983

Like Gangbusters is the first studio album by British new wave band JoBoxers, first released in 1983[1] and featuring five chart singles.

The first single "Boxerbeat", the group's anthem, worked its way up the UK charts while the group were the opening act on the Madness 'Rise and Fall' tour,[2] reaching number three. It was kept off the top slot by David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and Duran Duran.[3]

Their next single, "Just Got Lucky", became an international hit. This single sold over 250,000 copies, made the UK top 10, and cracked the U.S. top 40, reaching No. 36 during November 1983,[1] and has been featured in a number of films including Just My Luck and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.[4]

The third single "Johnny Friendly" is a homage to the Marlon Brando film On The Waterfront. British boxer Frank Bruno appeared in the promotional video for the song.[5]

"Jealous Love"/"She's Got Sex" was released as a double A-side. "Jealous Love" was performed on the UK TV show Loose Talk introduced by the actress Diana Dors in one of her last TV appearances,[6] while "She's Got Sex" was covered on Samantha Fox's double platinum selling album Touch Me (as "He's Got Sex").[7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Boxerbeat"Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Rob Marche3:03
2."Crosstown Walkup"Dave Collard, Dig Wayne3:02
3."Fully Booked"Clive Powell, Jeffrey Alexander Ryan3:22
4."Not My Night"Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne2:28
5."Just Got Lucky"Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne4:45
6."She's Got Sex"Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky2:59
7."Curious George"Dave Collard, Dig Wayne3:22
8."Hide Nor Hair"Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky3:13
9."Crime of Passion"Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne2:46
10."Johnny Friendly"Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne5:05
2012 Special edition bonus tracks (Hot Shot Records release)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Jealous Love" (12" Version)Bobby Womack, King Curtis4:11
12."Boxerbeat" (Single Version)Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Rob Marche2:55
13."Just Got Lucky" (Single Version)Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne3:44
14."Johnny Friendly" (Single Version)Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne3:56
15."Let's Talk About Love"Dave Collard, Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky2:50
16."Forget Me Love"Dig Wayne, Vic Godard2:23
17."Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)"Joe McCoy2:29
18."She's Got Sex" (12" Remix)Dig Wayne, Sean McLusky6:55
19."Just Got Lucky" (12" Remix)Chris Bostock, Dig Wayne4:42
20."Johnny Friendly" (12" Remix)Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, Dig Wayne10:02

Personnel

  • Dig Wayne – vocals
  • Chris Bostock – bass, vocals
  • Rob Marche – guitar, vocals
  • Dave Collard – keyboards, vocals
  • Sean McLusky – drums, vocals

Additional personnel

  • John Wallace – saxophone
  • Nick Pentelow – saxophone

References

  1. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 284. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ↑ Reed, John (2010). House of Fun – The Story of Madness. London: Omnibus Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-84772-619-3.
  3. ↑ Shnee, Stephen. "An EXCLUSIVE Interview with JOBOXERS!". Discussions. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "The 40 Year Old Virgin". AFI Catalogue. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  5. ↑ JoBoxers Official. "Johnny Friendly". Promo with Frank Bruno. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "JoBoxers, Frank Bruno and Diana Dors". The '80s Empire. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  7. ↑ Sam Fox Official. "Albums". Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
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