Big Secret - Ride Captain Ride

Review by Luis Daniel Beltrán Burgos

Alright, let’s talk about Ride Captain Ride by Big Secret. This album's a bit of a hidden gem from 1975 that kinda slipped under the radar for most people—but not me. I mean, it’s got this weird mix of genres: rock and pop but with disco vibes? Pop rock energy? And wait—Europop too? Yeah, it’s all over the place, and honestly, that’s what makes it so fun. The band released this thing across Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands on labels like Finger, Alvorada Internacional, and Sugar Plum (which sounds more like a bakery than a record label, tbh). But hey, don’t let the goofy names fool ya; there are some bangers here. Let me break down two tracks real quick because they’re stuck in my head for different reasons. First up is "Desert Train" (or maybe it’s “Dessert Train”? The titles are confusing af). Either way, this one feels like cruising through the desert at sunset with your windows down. It’s got this groovy bassline that just won’t quit, and the guitar riffs feel straight out of a Spaghetti Western movie. Like, if Quentin Tarantino ever made a cowboy disco flick, this would be the theme song. You can practically smell the dust and hear the tumbleweeds rolling while listening to it. Honestly, it’s wild how much vibe this track has—it’s impossible to forget. Then there’s "Ride Captain Ride", which comes in two versions on the album (what’s up with that?). Anyway, the first version hits hard as an anthem—you know, the kind you belt out when you're driving nowhere in particular. The lyrics aren’t exactly poetry, but who cares? It’s catchy as hell. There’s something about the chorus that sticks with you, like gum on your shoe. And then the second version ("Ride Captain, Ride") slows things down a bit, almost like they couldn’t decide what mood they wanted to go for. But weirdly, both versions work? It’s like having coffee and tea side by side—they complement each other even though they shouldn’t. Now, reflecting on this whole thing… man, Big Secret was clearly just throwing stuff at the wall to see what stuck. Disco beats next to Europop melodies? Check. Two versions of the same song? Sure, why not. But somehow, it works. Maybe it’s the charm of imperfection or just how damn fun it is to listen to. Honestly, I think this album deserves way more love than it gets. And here’s the kicker—I bet Big Secret didn’t expect anyone to still be talking about their little experiment decades later. Guess that proves sometimes being messy pays off. Who knew?

Artist: Big Secret
Album: Ride Captain Ride

1973

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Ride Captain Ride
Dessert Train	2:35
Ride Captain, Ride	2:56
King Kong	2:43
Desert Train

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Catalog Numbers

84-17.004Y
N-S-78-57
2046 022
NG 650
F 101

Labels

Sugar Plum
Alvorada Internacional
Finger

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Fábrica Portuguesa de Discos Da Rádio Triunfo, Lda.
Printed By	Lito Of. Artistas Reunidos-Porto
Licensed From	Finger Records GmbH
Marketed By	Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Made By	Finger Records
Distributed By	Negram

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A: Made for Finger Music
B: Made for Nevergreen Music

Barcodes

Rights Society: BIEM
Matrix / Runout: N-S-78-57-A
Matrix / Runout: N-S-78-57-B
Rights Society: GEMA
Other: 2046 022 S 1
Other: 2046 022 S 2
Rights Society: STEMRA
Rights Society: Sabam

About Big Secret

Dutch duo consisting of Enry and July David.

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En Davy

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Ride Captain Ride* by Big Secret, released in 1975, is like a musical puzzle. It blends genres like Rock and Pop with styles such as Disco, Pop Rock, and Europop. But here’s the kicker—it was released in four different countries (Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands) under three different labels (Finger, Alvorada Internacional, Sugar Plum). Even more intriguing? The tracklist has some quirky repeats, like "Desert Train" and "Dessert Train," which might leave you wondering if it’s a typo or just a playful twist.