Sailcat

**Sailcat** was a quirky Southern rock band best known for their 1972 novelty hit "Motorcycle Mama," a whimsical story-song that revved its way into the Top 40 charts. Hailing from Alabama, the group centered around singer-songwriter Johnny Wyker and keyboardist Clayton Ivey, blending swampy rock vibes with playful, narrative-driven lyrics. Their laidback concept album *Motorcycle Mama* captured their freewheeling spirit, mixing boogie-rock grooves with humorous tales of biker adventures and wild weekends. Though short-lived as a band, Sailcat's signature track remains a cult favorite among fans of '70s rock oddities, cementing their legacy as one-hit wonders with personality to spare.

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