Honey Hush

Sometimes it doesn't take much for a band to leave an everlasting impression on a scene or thinking in smaller dimensions, on the mind of a young fan. Sometimes the small output of only a handful of studio recordings can have more value then dozens of songs spread over a couple of albums. Sometimes even an outstanding band is forgotten, buried by time, and its records almost impossible to find. Honey Hush from Holland is such a band. Their total output is one 45, one Mini-LP and a few songs on a Live LP which sums up to a total of 5 studio recordings and a bunch of live songs. It would have been enough if they had only released their 'Getaway Girl/She's So Fine' 45. It is one of the best Neo-Rockabilly records of all times and it puts the 4 dutch boys right next to the Polecats, Shakin' Pyramids, Restless, Buzz and the Flyers and all the other classic bands. I must have listened to the record so many times in the 80s, I still remember the lyrics to 'Getaway Girl'. I noticed that it in the shower the other day. Besides the great music(I love the bass sound they had) the sleeve design of the 45 and the looks of the band were amazing. The picture on side one showed the band as 'typical' Rockabilly outfit, on the picture on the flip they had changed to Psychobillies, just like the Ricochets had done it before on the sleeve of their 'Made In The Shade' LP. It might not be a big thing today but in the early/mid 80s when most Psychobillies had their roots in the Rockabilly scene and were seen as traitors by Teddyboys and Rockabillies it was different thing to do. Maybe you can call it a visual kick in the teeth.

Now rare live footage from Honey Hush has been posted on You Tube. The quality is not the best but I got excited that I finally got the chance to see the band in action. If you watch it  you'll maybe understand my excitement about them. If not, listen to their recordings. If 'Getaway Girl' doesn't make you want to dance(Bop or Wreck - both is fine) you are dead already!

HONEY HUSH