"Breaker-Breaker" is a song by the American Southern rock band Outlaws. Written by Hughie Thomasson it is the opening track and lead single from the band's 1976 album Lady in Waiting. It peaked at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #19 in July 1976 in the Netherlands.[1] The lyrics capitalize on the 1970s CB radio fad. Brett Adams of Allmusic called it "bright, easygoing country-rock".[2]
| "Breaker-Breaker" | ||||
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| Single by Outlaws | ||||
| from the album Lady in Waiting | ||||
| Released | 1976 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, country rock | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Hughie Thomasson | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul A. Rothchild | |||
| Outlaws singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
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- "Breaker - Breaker" (Thomasson) 2:55
- "South Carolina" (Henry Paul) 3:04
Personnel
edit- Hughie Thomasson - lead guitar, vocals
- Billy Jones - lead guitar, vocals
- Monte Yoho - drums
- Frank O'Keefe - bass guitar
- Henry Paul - electric and acoustic guitar, vocals
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] | 94 |
| Canada RPM[4] | 77 |
Notes
edit- ^ The song's Dutch chart history
- ^ Adams, Brett. "Lady in Waiting review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "The Outlaws awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - July 3, 1976" (PDF).
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