"Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day" is a 1972 song by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The song became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at #8 on the UK Singles Chart,[1] spending a total of 11 weeks on the chart.[2] It was also the first of three (consecutive) #1s on the Irish Singles Chart for O'Sullivan.[3]
| "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gilbert O'Sullivan | ||||
| B-side | "But I'm Not" | |||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | 1972 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | MAM Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gilbert O'Sullivan | |||
| Producer(s) | Gordon Mills | |||
| Gilbert O'Sullivan singles chronology | ||||
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The song was never released on a studio album, but in 2012 it was added to a remastered version of Back to Front.[4]
In 2013, a single-purpose version of the song which featured 300 people singing a reworded version of the song whilst going about their daily lives was used for an advert for the National Lottery.[5]
References
edit- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 411. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Gilbert O'Sullivan | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company
- ^ The Irish Singles Charts - Searchable Database Note: User must define "Gilbert O'Sullivan" as the search parameter. www.irishcharts.ie. Access date: 28-04-2010.
- ^ "Back to Front - Gilbert O'Sullivan". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ "National Lottery backs new £2 Lotto game with £15m push". The Guardian. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.