Ego Is Not a Dirty Word (song)
"Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" | ||||
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Single by Skyhooks | ||||
from the album Ego Is Not a Dirty Word | ||||
B-side | "Every Chase a Steeple" | |||
Released | April 1975 | |||
Studio | TCS Studios, Melbourne | |||
Genre | Glam rock | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | Mushroom Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Greg Macainsh | |||
Producer(s) | Duke Wilson | |||
Skyhooks singles chronology | ||||
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"Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" is a song by Australian band Skyhooks, released in April 1975 as the lead single from the band's second studio album of the same name. The song peaked at number two in Australia.[1]
The lyrics of the song discuss - inter alia - the egos of Jesus and Richard Nixon.[2]
In 2010, The song was described by The Australian as a "Skyhooks classic... with a strong beat and annoying tune."[3]
Track listing[]
7" single (K-5891)
- Side A "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" - 3:00
- Side B "Every Chase a Steeple" - 3:42
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 2 |
Year-end charts[]
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 19 |
References[]
- ^ Scott, Phil (15 June 1975). "Glitter Scene - Chapin's tour is called off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Sounds of the times". The Milwaukee Journal. Journal Communications. 7 January 1976. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ Judith Sloan (27 December 2010). "Profit is not a dirty word when it generates economic growth and raises living standards". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 277. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 427. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
Categories:
- 1975 singles
- Mushroom Records singles
- 1975 songs
- Songs written by Greg Macainsh
- Skyhooks (band) songs