Ian Hunter (album)

Ian Hunter is the first solo album by Ian Hunter, recorded following his departure from Mott the Hoople. It's also the first of many solo albums on which he collaborates with Mick Ronson.
The single "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" would be his first and last top-20 single in the UK. The pop-metal band Great White would later cover the song on their 1989 album ...Twice Shy.^[2]

Track listing

All songs written by Ian Hunter except where noted

1. "Once Bitten Twice Shy" - 4:44
2. "Who Do You Love" - 3:51
3. "Lounge Lizard" - 4:32
4. "Boy" (Hunter, Mick Ronson) - 8:52
5. "3,000 Miles from Here" - 2:48
6. "The Truth, the Whole Truth, Nuthin' But the Truth" - 6:13
7. "It Ain't Easy When You Fall/Shades Off" - 5:46
8. "I Get So Excited" - 3:48
9. "Colwater High" - 3:12 *
10. "One Fine Day" - 2:21 *
11. "Once Bitten Twice Shy (single edit)" - 3:52 *
12. "Who Do You Love (single edit)" - 3:17 *
13. "Shades off (poem)" - 1:37 *
14. "Boy (edit)" - 6:25 *

• * Bonus tracks on the 30th Anniversary edition

Personnel

• Ian Hunter: Vocals, Rhythm guitar, Piano, Percussion, Backing vocals
• Mick Ronson: Lead guitar, Organ, Mellotron, Mouth organ, Bass guitar
• Geoff Appleby: Bass guitar, Backing vocals
• Dennis Elliott: Drums, Percussion
• Pete Arnesen: Piano
• John Gustafson: Bass guitar on "Lounge Lizard"

References

1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r9654
2. ^ "Ian Hunter - Once Bitten Twice Shy". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=6664. Retrieved 2011-11-13.