| Candybar Express | |
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| single by Love and Money | |
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| B-side | "Love & Money" |
| Released | 1986 |
| Recorded | 1986 |
| Written by | James Grant |
| Genre | Pop, Rock |
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | Mercury Records |
| Producer | Andy Taylor |
| Andy Taylor production | |
"Candybar Express" is the debut single by the Scottish band Love and Money, produced by Andy Taylor and released by Mercury Records in 1986.
About the song[]
The song is by Love and Money, a band formed in Glasgow, Scotland which consisted of vocalist/guitarist James Grant, bass player Bobby Paterson, keyboard player Paul McGeechan and drummer Stuart Kerr.
Written by James Grant, "Candybar Express" was produced by Andy Taylor and recorded at London's AIR Studios. The track was mixed at the Power Station studios in New York, during the early part of 1986.
The single spent four weeks on the UK charts, peaking at no.56 in May 1986.
Track listing[]
7" Money 1[]
- "Canybar Express" (3:40)
- "Love & Money" - Dub (4:40)
12" Money 112[]
- "Candybar Express" - Extended Mix (5:55)
- "Candybar Express" - LP Version (3:30)
- "Love & Money" - Dub (4:40)
Personnel[]
Love and Money are:
- James Grant - Vocals, guitar
- Bobby Paterson - Bass
- Paul McGeechan - Keyboards
- Ronnie Goodman - Percussion
- Stuart Kerr - Drums
Lyrics[]
Take a ride on the sugartrain Take a ride on the sugartrain Take a ride on the sugartrain Take a ride on the sugartrain Get up get dressed, have nothing to impress Everybody make a chain, this train Is the cheapest and the best It's better than real, under those wheels, north, south, east and west You are the station on the Candybar Express Take a ride on the sugartrain, etc. Sin City is pretty and the dirt looks just like money Everything's cool, it's a loving school And the tools are milk and honey Don't be deceived, you better believe That sugar is the best You are the station on the Candybar Express There's sugar to sell, money to buy Got heaven and hell in a single eye Get wise, capitalize Get blood on your hands and have an alibi Get blood on your hands and have an alibi Take a ride on the sugartrain, etc. Bow down to the sacred cow Or you'll never know what you missed Everybody say "yeah," say "thanks" That songs like this exist Be a junkie for love Be a sucker for success You are the station on the Candybar Express Take a ride on the sugartrain, etc