24 Carrots
by Al Stewart
Released: August 20, 1980
Rock
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The Album
"24 Carrots" released in 1980, is the ninth studio album by Al Stewart. The album features several tracks co-written with guitarist Peter White, showcasing a collaboration that would become significant in Stewart's career. Other singles from the album include "Mondo Sinistro" and "Paint By Numbers." The music videos for these singles feature Stewart and Shot in the Dark in a standard band setup.
Interesting Facts
Notably, the video for "Mondo Sinistro" includes a…
Notably, the video for "Mondo Sinistro" includes a quirky restaurant scene with Stewart interacting with a young waitress played by Cassandra Peterson, who would later become famous as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
It marks the debut of Stewart's new band…
It marks the debut of Stewart's new band, Shot in the Dark.
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Reception
The album's notable single, "Midnight Rocks," reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.
Legacy
"24 Carrots" was re-released in 2007 with bonus tracks and again in 2020 to mark its 40th anniversary, continuing to celebrate its legacy.
The Complete Album Story
"24 Carrots" released in 1980, is the ninth studio album by Al Stewart. It marks the debut of Stewart's new band, Shot in the Dark. The album features several tracks co-written with guitarist Peter White, showcasing a collaboration that would become significant in Stewart's career.
The album's notable single, "Midnight Rocks," reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. Other singles from the album include "Mondo Sinistro" and "Paint By Numbers."
The music videos for these singles feature Stewart and Shot in the Dark in a standard band setup. Notably, the video for "Mondo Sinistro" includes a quirky restaurant scene with Stewart interacting with a young waitress played by Cassandra Peterson, who would later become famous as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
"24 Carrots" was re-released in 2007 with bonus tracks and again in 2020 to mark its 40th anniversary, continuing to celebrate its legacy.
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