On this date in 1979, The Undertones released their third single, "Jimmy Jimmy". It was backed by "Mars Bars". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side did not but it was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #16 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Derry, Northern Ireland punk/post-punk band disbanded in 1983 after four albums when singer Feargal Sharkey left. He went solo and Sean and Damian O'Neill formed That Petrol Emotion. The Undertones re-formed in 1999 without Sharkey.

Video: The Undertones - Jimmy Jimmy - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: The Undertones - debut album - standardsongs.blogspot.com

Video: The Undertones - Jimmy Jimmy - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: The Undertones - debut album - standardsongs.blogspot.com



