That's What Friends Are For

UK, 20th April, 1987
RCA Records - PB 41271

This was the second single to be released from the band's forthcoming fourteenth Studio Album, "You Boyz Make Big Noize", which was released the following week.  That's What Friends Are For reached Number 95 in the UK Singles Charts, only remaining in the charts for that one week.














Germany / Europe, 1987 - Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
RCA  - PB41369

A third single from "You Boyz Make Big Noize", "Ooh La La In L.A." was released in Germany in 7" and 12" formats:-





Germany / Europe, 1987 - Vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
RCA - PT41370 / - PT 41370








Some interesting Promo. Versions of the record here:-

USA, 1987 - Vinyl, 12", 33 1/3 RPM, Single, Promo
CBS Associated Records - ZAS 2748

Mexico, 1987 - Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
RCA - RX-395





Japan, 1987 - Promo Only 7"
RCA - PRTD-3002












My thanks to Chris 'The Historian' Selby for his relentless research. It is said, in certain circles, that Walsall Archives have a seat reserved specifically for him and that Wolverhampton archives consult him when searching the Express & Star


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That's What Friends Are For
(Noddy Holder & Jim Lea)

Have you ever been lost in love, when you were seventeen
Have you ever had a dirty thought, an' tried to keep 'em clean
Did you ever have days like these, spend it on the job
Have you ever been lost in love, gone runnin' with the mob ... runnin' with the mob

There are so many reasons, you keep on wantin' more
You're a friend in the bad times, that's what friends are for ... woh

Have you ever been lost in love, I never would have guessed
They tell me you're a big boy now, well an' truly blessed
Did she ever go overboard, keep the wolf at bay
Have you ever been lost in love, it happens every day ... happens every day

There are so many reasons, you keep on wantin' more
You're a friend in the bad times, that's what friends are for ... yeah, yeah

There are so many reasons, you keep on wantin' more
You're a friend in the bad times, that's what friends are for

There are so many reasons, you keep on wantin' more
You're a friend in the bad times, that's what friends are for ... woh, yeah


Hi Ho Silver Lining 
(Scott English & Larry Weiss)

You're everywhere and no-where baby,
That's where your at,
Going down a bumpy hillside,
In your hippy hat.
Flying across the country,
And getting fat,
Saying everything is groovy,
When your tyres are flat,
And it's...

Hi-ho silver lining,
Anywhere you go now baby,
I see your sun is shining,
But I won't make a fuss,
Though it's obvious.

Flies are in your pea soup baby
They're waving at me,
Anything you want is yours now,
Only nothing's for free,
Lies are going to get you someday,
Just wait and see.
Open up your beach umbrella,
While you're watching TV,
And it's...

Hi-ho silver lining,
Anywhere you go now baby,
I see your sun is shining,
But I won't make a fuss,
Though it's obvious.

Hi-ho silver lining,
Anywhere you go now baby,
I see your sun is shining,
But I won't make a fuss,
Though it's obvious.


Ooh La La In L.A.
(Noddy Holder & Jim Lea)

Whiplash in the dead of night
And down on Sunset dynamite
Blinding lights on the Marquee shining bright

There's George on his knees again
On the town with Miss Zimmerman
Alert the media and then my friend

Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
One night stands with a one night band is this
Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
Making out every turned on a hit and miss

You see the food and you feel the force
B.L.T. and there ain't no sauce
You get enough to feed a horse that's true

And down at Barney's playing pool
Minnesota Fats is ultra cool
A load of balls make you look a fool then you

Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
One night stands with a one night band is this
Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
Making out every turned on a hit and miss

Runaway on the radio
A powerplay every hour or so
A never ending red eyed T.V. show

Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
One night stands with a one night band is this
Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
Making out every turned on a hit and miss

It's in the dead of night
And it's dynamite
The blinding lights are shining brighter and brighter
He's on his knees again
Alert the media my friend

Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
One night stands with a one night band this is
Ooh la la in L.A., Ooh la la in the U.S.A.
Making out every turned on a hit and miss

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