The Ballad of Oz
1994 single by Daddy Cool
"The Ballad of Oz" | ||||
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Single by Daddy Cool | ||||
from the album The New Cool | ||||
A-side | "Happy Hippy Hut" | |||
Released | August 1994 | |||
Recorded | May 1994 | |||
Studio | Gotham Audio | |||
Label | Mushroom Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ross Wilson | |||
Producer(s) | Ross Fraser | |||
Daddy Cool singles chronology | ||||
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"The Ballad of Oz" is a song by the Australian group, Daddy Cool, released in August 1994 as a double-A sided single with "Happy Hippy Hut" by Skyhooks. The single peaked at number 35 on the ARIA Charts, remaining in that position for three consecutive weeks.
Background and release
In 1994, Skyhooks and Daddy Cool briefly reformed in a proposed 1994 stadium tour and together released a double-A sided single. The tour was ultimately downgraded to the pub circuit.[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Ballad Of Oz" (by Daddy Cool) | Ross Wilson | 3:06 |
2. | "$64,000 Question" (by Daddy Cool) | Woods | 2:10 |
3. | "Happy Hippy Hut" (by Skyhooks) | Greg Macainsh | 3:45 |
4. | "You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good in Bed" (The Safe Sex Mix) (by Skyhooks) | Macainsh | 3:46 |
Charts
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 35 |
References
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Daddy Cool
- Ross Wilson
- Gary Young
- Wayne Duncan
- Ross Hannaford
- Wayne Burt
- Gunther Gorman
- Jeremy Noone
- Ian "Willy" Winter
- Daddy Who? Daddy Cool (1971)
- Sex, Dope, Rock'n'Roll: Teenage Heaven (1972)
- The New Cool (2006)
- "Eagle Rock"
- "Come Back Again"
- "Duke of Earl"
- "The Ballad of Oz"
- Mondo Rock
- Mighty Kong
- Sparmac
- Skyhooks