"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.
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]
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 |
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 35 |