Ego Is Not a Dirty Word (song) explained
"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]
The lyrics of the song discuss - inter alia - the egos of Jesus and Richard Nixon.[3]
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
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Book: McFarlane . Ian . Ian McFarlane . . Encyclopedia entry for 'Ross Wilson' . https://web.archive.org/web/20040419004737/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=790 . http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=790 . 1999 . . . 19 April 2004 . 1-86508-072-1 .
- News: Glitter Scene - Chapin's tour is called off. Scott. Phil. 15 June 1975. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 6 September 2014.
- News: Sounds of the times. 7 January 1976. The Milwaukee Journal. Journal Communications. 6 September 2014.
- News: Sloan . Judith . Profit is not a dirty word when it generates economic growth and raises living standards . 2023-06-25 . The Australian . 2010-12-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101230110748/www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/profit-is-not-a-dirty-word-when-it-generates-economic-growth-and-raises-living-standards/story-e6frg9if-1225976456299 . 2010-12-30.
- Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 277.
- Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 427.
- Web site: National Top 100 Singles for 1975. . 79 . . 29 December 1975 . 15 January 2022 .
