Complete List Of The Hooters Albums And Discography

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This Complete List Of The Hooters Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The Hooters studio albums. The band, The Hooters, was first formed in 1980. The group The Hooters hails from the area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This complete Hooters discography also includes the band’s Five by Five EP and official live albums. All these exciting albums by The Hooters have been presented below chronologically within each section. We have also included all original release dates with each album by The Hooters as well as all original album covers supplied in the original article. Every album by The Hooters listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.

THE HOOTERS STUDIO ALBUMS

Amore (1983)

Released December 1983

Amore is the debut album by The Hooters, originally released independently on Antenna Records. This album introduced the band’s unique blend of rock, ska, and reggae influences, featuring the distinctive use of the Hohner melodica, which became a signature sound for the band. Amore showcases the early raw energy and songwriting prowess of Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian, with tracks like “All You Zombies” and “Hanging on a Heartbeat” that would later be re-recorded for their major-label releases. The album captures the band’s grassroots beginnings and their emergence in the Philadelphia music scene.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Amore”
2. “Blood from a Stone”
3. “Hanging on a Heartbeat”
4. “All You Zombies”
5. “Birdman”
6. “Don’t Wanna Fight”
7. “Fightin’ on the Same Side”
8. “Concubine”

Nervous Night (1985)

Released April 26, 1985

Nervous Night is The Hooters’ second album and their major-label debut under Columbia Records. This album propelled the band to international fame, fueled by the success of hits like “And We Danced” and “Day by Day.” Produced by Rick Chertoff, Nervous Night is characterized by its catchy melodies, anthemic choruses, and the fusion of rock with elements of ska and reggae. The album’s energetic sound, combined with thoughtful lyrics, captured the spirit of the mid-1980s and earned the band critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

CD Track Listings:

1. “And We Danced” – 3:48
2. “Day by Day” – 3:25
3. “All You Zombies” – 5:58
4. “Don’t Take My Car Out Tonight” – 3:52
5. “Hanging on a Heartbeat” – 4:22
6. “Where Do the Children Go” – 5:29
7. “South Ferry Road” – 3:43
8. “She Comes in Colors” – 4:11
9. “Blood from a Stone” – 4:14
10. “Nervous Night” – 3:57

One Way Home (1987)

Released 1987

One Way Home is the third studio album by The Hooters, continuing the band’s exploration of their distinctive sound that blends rock, reggae, and folk influences. Produced by Rick Chertoff, the album features the hit “Satellite” and the introspective title track “One Way Home,” which showcases the band’s adeptness at storytelling and melody. Recorded at various studios, including the iconic Record Plant in New York, the album captures the band’s evolving sound.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Satellite” – 4:18
2. “Karla with a K” – 4:41
3. “Johnny B” – 4:01
4. “Graveyard Waltz” – 6:34
5. “Fightin’ on the Same Side” – 4:08
6. “One Way Home” – 5:55
7. “Washington’s Day” – 5:53
8. “Hard Rockin Summer” – 3:03
9. “Engine 999” – 4:14

Zig Zag (1989)

Released 1989

Zig Zag is the fourth studio album by The Hooters, showcasing the band’s continued musical experimentation and growth. Produced by Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman along with Rick Chertoff, the album features a more diverse range of songs, including “Brother, Don’t You Walk Away” and the poignant “500 Miles,” which includes guest vocals by Peter, Paul and Mary. Recorded at various locations, including Studio 4 in Philadelphia, Zig Zag delves into social and political themes, reflecting the band’s engagement with the world around them while maintaining their signature sound.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Brother, Don’t You Walk Away” – 4:28
2. “Deliver Me” – 4:06
3. “500 Miles” – 4:25
4. “You Never Know Who Your Friends Are” – 4:05
5. “Heaven Laughs” – 4:18
6. “Don’t Knock It ‘Til You Try It” – 4:16
7. “Give the Music Back” – 5:14
8. “Always a Place” – 4:02
9. “Mr. Big Baboon” – 3:53
10. “Beat Up Guitar” – 4:08

Out of Body (1993)

Released May 11, 1993

Out of Body is the fifth studio album by The Hooters, released after a four-year hiatus, marking a period of change and experimentation for the band. The album, produced by Joe Hardy, Eric Bazilian, and Rob Hyman, features a blend of the band’s signature rock sound with more introspective lyrics and mature songwriting. Recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, Out of Body includes tracks like “Boys Will Be Boys,” co-written with Cyndi Lauper, and “Twenty-Five Hours a Day.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day” – 3:51
2. “Boys Will Be Boys” – 4:40
3. “Shadow of Jesus” – 5:35
4. “Great Big American Car” – 4:29
5. “Private Emotion” – 3:59
6. “Driftin’ Away” – 4:10
7. “Dancing on the Edge” – 3:40
8. “All Around the Place” – 3:45
9. “One Too Many Nights” – 4:35
10. “Nobody But You” – 4:40
11. “Strange Strange World” – 4:06

Time Stand Still (2007)

Released 2007

Time Stand Still is The Hooters’ sixth studio album, released after a significant hiatus, during which the band members pursued individual projects. The album, produced by Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman of The Hooters, showcases a return to the band’s roots with a contemporary twist, blending rock, ska, and folk elements. Recorded primarily at Elm Street Studios, Time Stand Still features thoughtful lyrics and melodic compositions, including “I’m Alive” and “Time Stand Still,” reflecting the band’s journey and the passage of time.

CD Track Listings:

1. “I’m Alive”
2. “Time Stand Still”
3. “The Boys of Summer”
4. “Until I Find You Again”
5. “Until You Dare”
6. “Morning Buzz”
7. “Where the Wind May Blow”
8. “Catch of the Day”
9. “Ordinary Lives”
10. “Free Again”
11. “White Jeans”

Rocking & Swing (2023)

Released May 12, 2023

Rocking & Swing is The Hooters’ seventh full-length studio album. Released on the band’s Hooters Music label, the album returns to the ska and reggae influences that helped define the band’s early Philadelphia sound. The album features eight studio tracks, including the single “Why Won’t You Call Me Back.” The CD and digital editions also include a live bonus performance of “Man in the Street,” recorded at the Keswick Theatre in November 2022.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Guava Jive”
2. “Engine 999”
3. “Why Won’t You Call Me Back”
4. “Brother, Don’t You Walk Away”
5. “Pete Rose”
6. “Connection”
7. “Splice Up the Dance”
8. “Good Night”
9. “Man in the Street” (Live) – CD/digital bonus track

THE HOOTERS EP

Five by Five (2010)

Released 2010

Five by Five, a reference to the phrase “five by five” meaning “loud and clear,” is an EP by The Hooters featuring five tracks.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Pissing in the Rhine”
2. “Silver Lining”
3. “One of Us”
4. “Time After Time”
5. “Really Fine Wine”

THE HOOTERS LIVE ALBUMS

The Hooters Live (1994)

Released 1994

CD Track Listings:

1. “Dancing on the Edge”
2. “Boys Will Be Boys”
3. “Karla with a K”
4. “And We Danced”
5. “Deliver Me”
6. “Graveyard Waltz”
7. “500 Miles”
8. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day”
9. “Jigs ‘N’ Reels / Satellite”
10. “Johnny B”
11. “Day by Day”
12. “All I Really Want to Do”
13. “Blowin’ in the Wind”

Both Sides Live (2008)

Released 2008

The Electric Factory – Disc One

1. “I’m Alive”
2. “Time Stand Still”
3. “South Ferry Road”
4. “All You Zombies”
5. “The Boys of Summer”
6. “Johnny B”
7. “Where the Wind May Blow”
8. “Karla with a K”
9. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day”
10. “Satellite”
11. “And We Danced”
12. “Day by Day”
13. “Free Again”

The Secret Sessions – Disc Two

1. “Introduction”
2. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day”
3. “All You Zombies”
4. “Time Stand Still”
5. “Johnny B”
6. “Morning Buzz”
7. “Satellite”
8. “The Boys of Summer”
9. “Day by Day”
10. “Ordinary Lives”
11. “Karla with a K”
12. “I’m Alive”
13. “And We Danced”

Give the Music Back (2017)

Released 2017

Disc One

1. “I’m Alive”
2. “Hanging on a Heartbeat”
3. “Day by Day”
4. “All You Zombies”
5. “Morning Buzz”
6. “Private Emotion”
7. “South Ferry Road”
8. “The Boys of Summer”
9. “Graveyard Waltz”
10. “500 Miles”
11. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
12. “Where Do the Children Go”

Disc Two

1. “Karla with a K”
2. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day”
3. “Jigs & Reels”
4. “Satellite”
5. “Johnny B”
6. “And We Danced”
7. “Give the Music Back”
8. “Peace Medley: What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love & Understanding / Blood from a Stone / It’s the End of the World as We Know It”
9. “Beat Up Guitar”

45 ALIVE: Live In Concert (2025)

Released November 2025

Set One

1. “I’m Alive”
2. “Silver Lining”
3. “Hanging on a Heartbeat”
4. “Day by Day”
5. “Why Won’t You Call Me Back”
6. “Brother, Don’t You Walk Away”
7. “Engine 999”
8. “The Boys of Summer”
9. “500 Miles”
10. “Boys Will Be Boys”
11. “Karla with a K”

Set Two

1. “Amore”
2. “South Ferry Road”
3. “Johnny B”
4. “Fightin’ on the Same Side”
5. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
6. “All You Zombies”
7. “Twenty-Five Hours a Day”
8. “Satellite”
9. “One of Us”
10. “Time After Time”
11. “And We Danced”
12. “Beat Up Guitar”

Bonus Track

1. “Pendulum”

Updated August 11, 2026.

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