Whizz Kidd

Album: Mott (1973)
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Songfacts®:

  • Written by group leader Ian Hunter, this Mott The Hoople album cut was inspired by the group's 1972 tour of America. It tells the story of a fling with a rather enticing girl - a whizz kidd who tries to get Hunter to stay in New York with her. Many of his songs around this time deal with the rock and roll lifestyle he was getting accustomed to.
  • The title is spelled "Whizz Kid" on the album cover. >>>
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    Alexander Baron - London, England, for all above

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