Pat Codd - Harry And The Hulahoops

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Review by Ian Bartley

Album Review: Harry And The Hulahoops by Pat Codd (1974) Pat Codd’s Harry And The Hulahoops is a quirky gem from 1974 that straddles the line between pop and rock, with a vocal style that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly unique. Released under UK Records in both the UK and US markets, this album doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel but instead leans into its charm—a mix of catchy hooks, playful melodies, and just enough grit to keep things interesting. Producer J.K. deserves credit for giving the project a polished yet raw edge, while Codd’s songwriting anchors it all with personality. One track that stands out is “A Warm Friend.” It’s got this understated warmth (pun intended) that sneaks up on you. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and there’s something about the way Codd’s voice cracks ever so slightly on the chorus—it’s relatable, like hearing an old pal tell you their story over a pint. You don’t expect much from it at first, but by the second listen, you’re humming along and realizing how cleverly crafted it really is. Then there’s the title track, “Harry And The Hulahoops,” which comes in mono and stereo versions. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d care about the difference, but here we are. The stereo version has more depth, letting the instruments breathe and adding a layer of fun to the whole thing. It’s upbeat without being overwhelming, and the rhythm sticks with you long after the needle lifts off the record. There’s also this oddball energy to it—like someone decided to throw a party where everyone wore mismatched socks, and somehow it worked. What makes this album stick isn’t perfection; it’s character. Sure, it might not be groundbreaking, but it feels genuine. Listening to it now, nearly 50 years later, it still holds up as a snapshot of its time—equal parts earnest and eccentric. And hey, here’s a random thought: if Harry were real, I bet he’d have been one heck of a dancer. Maybe even the kind who could hula hoop while playing air guitar. Now that would’ve made for quite the live show.

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Artist: Pat Codd
Album: Harry And The Hulahoops
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
A Warm Friend
Harry And The Hulahoops (Stereo)2:58
Harry And The Hulahoops (Mono)2:58
Harry And The Hulahoops3:12

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Catalog Numbers

  • 5N-49029-DJ
  • UK 80
  • UK 143

Labels

UK Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)King Of England B.V.
Distributed ByLondon Records, Inc.
Published ByU.K. Music Ltd.
Record CompanyThe Decca Record Company Limited

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerJ.K.
Written-ByCodd

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Rights Society: ASCAP

About Pat Codd

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  • Codd

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: In 1974, Pat Codd released an album called *Harry And The Hulahoops*. It blended pop and rock with a vocal style that stood out. The record came out in both the UK and the US under UK Records. What’s quirky about it? The title track appeared three times—once in mono, once in stereo, and again as a regular version. J.K. produced it, while Codd wrote all the songs. A true oddball gem of the '70s!

Comments

partyrock2008
partyrock2008
2025-03-15
If you like this check out MRS HOOVER The candy skins.
cherishthevision
cherishthevision
2025-03-15
I've got this on 7" vinyl too! Still love it. I used to listen to radio no amigo as a kid. That's where I heard it. Who knew I would be a presenter on mi amigo with my own show!!!
bitterlyvegan
bitterlyvegan
2025-03-15
what a great song takes me back to my teenage years this was playing at my mates party we were all drunk as teenagers were and this girl came up and snogged my face off never forgot it and im now 60 happy days
atozlytamil
atozlytamil
2025-03-15
I'm so pleased to find this song again, when I first heard it in '74 it seemed to me to sum up the excitement of going out for the night to a "beat club" in the mid 60's when I was a teenager. Todays kids know so much and experience so little, their music seems utterly sterile with no attempt by the artists to convey any differing styles or emotions. I guess that's what our parents thought back in 1962 but now we can look back on the emergence of the Beatles and their contemporaries and see how the door wasn't merely opened but blown off its hinges.
edwinlbegazo
edwinlbegazo
2025-03-14
An original vinyl single of this song is one of my prized possessions. I play it often and it never fails to move me with that wonderful, wistful sound. Takes me right back to 1974. Pat Codd is a talent. Thank you.
theredhouse2013
theredhouse2013
2025-03-13
Hello everyone and thanks for your interest in this song. Pat Codd is my uncle, and yes he is the guy you'll hear on the Terry Wogan show. He's from Ireland but came to London with my aunt and mum in the sixties and has been here ever since. I have the original 7' vinyl somewhere! Keep this lovely song alive!
markephraim
markephraim
2025-03-12
i bought this record when it first came out in 1974 ,not heard it played on the radio for 40 years.good posting Ryan...
priyam123hirwani
priyam123hirwani
2025-03-12
Love the flip too... will upload soon!
gabina006
gabina006
2025-03-11
I only ever heard this song once and that was on Radio 1 on a Saturday morning a million years ago and it always stuck with me because there's something about the melody that is truly magical and gives me that special feeling. It's kind of melancholy and sad but make you feel good and to me it brings back fond memories as a young lad in Britain.
satukatahati
satukatahati
2025-03-11
I also heard this played on Radio 1 in the seventies only a couple of times but I've always remembered it. Great to hear it again!
qacabipiz
qacabipiz
2025-03-11
thank you Pat Codd, not J King.
vani811
vani811
2025-03-10
Pat Codd is our Leader
georgesangsn
georgesangsn
2025-03-09
I heard that song all those years ago and have been trying to get it ever since, I began to believe I dreamt it, thanks for posting it.
rdavid4291
rdavid4291
2025-03-08
Great song this, thanks for posting. I actually had this song on vinyl single but if I remember it was only credited to Pat Codd. Does anyone know who he is ? I thought at the time the vocalist sounded like Davy Jones. (Monkees) Not like J. King. Was it recorded as live as it sounds ?