Sailcat was an American rock band formed in 1971 near Decatur, Alabama. The group was founded by John D. Wyker and Court Pickett, both veterans of the local music scene. Sailcat's breakthrough came with a demo tape that included "Motorcycle Mama", which led to a recording contract with Elektra Records. Their debut album Motorcycle Mama was released in 1972, featuring the hit single "Motorcycle Mama" which peaked at Number 12 on the Billboard singles chart and reached Number 38 on the albums chart. The band's success included appearances on American Bandstand and at Carnegie Hall. Despite their early achievements, Sailcat disbanded shortly after releasing two more non-LP singles, "Baby Ruth" and "She Showed Me" / "Sweet Little Jenny". John D. Wyker continued to collaborate with notable Southern rock musicians, while Court Pickett released a solo album Fancy Dancer in 1973. The band's legacy includes the cover of "Motorcycle Mama" by The Sugarcubes featuring Björk on the 1990 Elektra compilation album Rubáiyát.
