"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.
| "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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Background and release
editIn 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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 35 |
References
edit- ^ Donovan, Patrick (19 February 2005). "Grandaddies of Oz rock are still cool". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
- ^ "Daddy Cool / The Skyhooks – The Ballad of Oz / Happy Hippy Hut". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 5 June 2021.