Iraq ‘n’ roll: Hurrah’s 1988 tour of Egypt, Jordan & Iraq
Hurrah! may not yet be UK superstars, but the ancient city of Babylon is still throbbing to the beat. Their brand of rock is the latest weapon in the British Council’s campaign to... READ MORE
Will Hurrah learn to stop apologising?
From Record Mirror, January 31, 1987 There they are: torn jeans and leather jackets, jumping around, bumping into each other amid the jangling twin guitar sounds and nervous stares. Hurrah! are on video,... READ MORE
Hurrah! in Star Hits magazine
Hurrah!: Here to stay Star Hits magazine – March 1988 issue It’s reason enough to cheer that they changed their name from the Green-Eyed Children to Hurrah! (hoo-ray!). The fact that their disc... READ MORE
Stills from the Big Sky video shoot
From L to R: Dave Porthouse, Paul Handyside, Taffy Hughes, Steve Price (1988-1989) Composite image with guitarists & guitars READ MORE
Return of the fanzine favourites (Record Mirror)
Beloved by young men in old raincoats, Hurrah! built up a strong reputation on the roots/indie rock circuit. Then very little happened. Now they’re back again, with a major record company and a... READ MORE
The Beautiful album cover photo shoot: B&W shots
Some of the photos taken for “The Beautiful” album cover shoot. READ MORE
“Sweet Sanity” video & lyrics
As featured on The Tube (UK) Sweet Sanity lyrics Well, I walked into town With my hands by my side Nothing hurts anymore Not my guilt, not my pride It’s the... READ MORE
The Beautiful debut ads in NME
Beautiful? 8 April 1989 – New Musical Express (NME) Hurrah! The Beautiful 15 April 1989 – New Musical Express (NME) READ MORE
Melody Maker: Three Cheers for Honesty
Three Cheers for Honesty Bringing a measure of excellence, arrogance and even respectability to our national chart is hardly an easy thing to do, but, with their latest evocative outing, Hurrah!, without intention,... READ MORE
Tell God I’m Here album & single sleeves
Hurrah! – Tell God I’m Here (album cover with some of inside sleeve) How Many Rivers (7″ single sleeve) Sweet Sanity (12″ single sleeve – 1986) If Love Could Kill... READ MORE
Hurrah! on The Tube
Here’s Hurrah! playing “Sweet Sanity” and “How Many Rivers” on The Tube in 1987. READ MORE
Tell God I’m Here: Full-page ad
Hurrah! Tell God I’m Here Arista release – Album/cassette/CD 21 February 1987 – NME READ MORE