Pig Bag - Sunny Day (1981)

Released on the Y Record Label 1981

Pigbag were active between 1980 -83 and consisted of:

  • Simon Underwood – Electric and Acoustic Bass
  • James Johnstone – Alto Saxophone and Guitar
  • Chris Lee – Trumpet and Steel Drums
  • Ollie Moore – Tenor and Baritone Saxophone
  • Roger Freeman – Trombone / Keyboards and Percussion
  • Andy 'Chip' Carpenter – Drum kit and Percussion
  • Chris Hamlin – Clarinet and Percussion
  • Mark Smith – Electric Bass
Their biggest hit was 'Papa's got a brand new Pigbag' released in 1981 which did Ok reaching #2 in the UK Indie Chart, strangely it didn't hit the UK Singles Chart, however when it was re-released again 1982 it reached the dizzying heights of #3.

This track, Sunny Day was also released late in 1981, it reached #2 in the UK Indie Chart but could only make #53 in the Singles Chart.

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