This classic was originally released in the 60's by "Sam Sham and the Pharaohs" (you most probably know their biggest hit "Woolly Bully") and 999 have done a great job covering this with their 11th single. I usually prefer the original which is outstanding, but 999 have added that spaghetti western sound (you could also here this sound on their equally excellent 10th single "Obsessed" which you can still hear over at
Punk Friction here).
"Lil Red Riding Hood" has also been covered by "Billy Childish" once as "Thee Headcoats" as a live track on "the Wurst is Yet To Come" and the better version with "Thee Might Caesars" on "Acropolis Now".
The cover had a stencil that i always wanted to use, but never got round to it, did anyone else use theirs?
I found a couple of badges as well the green one on the right was always my favourite and very rarely left my "Lewis" leather jacket.
So try them out and then leave a vote in the comments on which version you think is best.
Band: 999
Label: Albion
Year: 1981
Tracks:
1. Lil Red Riding Hood
2. Wait For Your Number To Be Called
3. I Ain't Gonna Tell Ya (Live At The Nashville)
Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl
If you like this then you in luck as you can still buy their 5th album "Concrete which is one of my favourites and a return to form from their first two albums. All three tracks plus lots more on the CD reissue:
Concrete
You also must check out Sam Sham and the Pharaohs and at only £2.98 how can you not buy this gem, both Lil' Red Riding Hood and Woolly Bully plus lots more:
The Best Of
and if you haven't got the brilliant "Acropolis Now" reissue with Lil Red Riding Hood and more you can buy that here:
ACROPOLIS NOW
OK I know that this is not rare (although I believe the Nasty green vinyl is not that common). but how can you talk about punk and not mention "999".
