Ego_Is_Not_a_Dirty_Word_(song)

Ego Is Not a Dirty Word (song)

Ego Is Not a Dirty Word (song)

1975 single by Skyhooks

"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. It was written by the group's bass guitarist, Greg Macainsh and was produced by Ross Wilson.[1] The song peaked at number two in Australia.[2]

Quick Facts Single by Skyhooks, from the album ...

The lyrics of the song discuss - inter alia - the egos of Jesus and Richard Nixon.[3][dead link]

In 2010, a financial writer in The Australian described the song as a "Skyhooks classic... with a strong beat and annoying tune.[4]

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

More information Chart (1975), Peak position ...

Year-end charts

More information Chart (1975), Peak position ...

References

  1. [1]
    McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Ross Wilson'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 19 April 2004.
  2. [2]
    Scott, Phil (15 June 1975). "Glitter Scene - Chapin's tour is called off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Sounds of the times". The Milwaukee Journal. Journal Communications. 7 January 1976. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  4. [4]
    Sloan, Judith (2010-12-17). "Profit is not a dirty word when it generates economic growth and raises living standards". The Australian. Archived from the original on 2010-12-30. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  5. [5]
    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.
  6. [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.
  7. [7]
    "National Top 100 Singles for 1975". Kent Music Report. 29 December 1975. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via Imgur.
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