The Moondogs are a
Northern Irish
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rock
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band formed in 1979, and consisting of Gerry McCandless, Austin Barrett and Jackie Hamilton. Their career spans three
album
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s, four
singles
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and two
television program
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mes.
Discography
Singles
*"She's Nineteen" b/w "Ya Don't Do Ya" (1979)
*"Who's Gonna Tell Mary?" b/w "Overcaring Parents" (1980)
*"Talking in the Canteen" b/w "Make Her Love Me - You Said" (1981)
*"Imposter" b/w "Baby Snatcher" (1981)
Studio albums
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That's What Friends Are For
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It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film '' Night Shift'', but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionn ...
'' (1981)
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John Peel Sessions
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'' (2003)
*''
Red Fish'' (2003)
Compilation albums
*''Good Vibrations Punk Singles'' / "Ya Don't Do Ya" (Anagram - UK)
*''The Good Vibrations Story'' / "She's 19" (1994, Dojo - UK)
*''Powerpearls Vol.3'' / "Who's Gonna Tell Mary" (Germany)
*''Now in Session'' / "That's What Friends Are For" (1982, Downtown Radio - Ireland)
Promotional items
*''Getting Off in Amsterdam - Everydaythings'' (2003, Reekus - Ireland)
Unreleased tracks
*"EEC Lov"
*"Two Timed"
*"Boys Stories"
*"TV Girl"
*"Tell Tail"
*"Jenny"
*"I Am Trembling"
*"Powerpop"
*"Ten Minutes Late"
*"Hey Joanna"
Other works
Television
*''Shellshock Rock'' (1979 film, featuring The Moondogs, The Outcats, Rudi, Ruefrex, SLF,
The Undertones
The Undertones are a rock band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1974. From 1975 to 1983, the Undertones consisted of Feargal Sharkey (vocals), John O'Neill (rhythm guitar, vocals), Damian O'Neill (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Bradle ...
and Protex)
*''Moondogs Matinee'' (The Moondogs television programme ran for approximately seven shows in early 1981, and featured them playing live mixed with pop videos of the day. The
theme tune
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to the show was their song, "Powerpop").
Film
*The Moondogs had four of their songs featured in the film, ''Dead Long Enough''
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References
External links
Official MySpace pageThe Moondogs at Keepin' It Peel 2The Moondogs at Keepin' It Peel 1Punk In Derry
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Punk rock groups from Northern Ireland
Musical groups from Derry (city)