Duncan
Slim Dusty, Rolf Harris
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I love to have a beer with Duncan I love to have a beer with Dunc. We drink in moderation And we never ever ever get rollin' drunk We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Duncan 'Cause Duncan's me mate, yeah I love to have a beer with Colin I love to have a beer with Col. We drink in moderation And it doesn't really matter if he brings his doll We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Colin 'Cause Colin's me mate, mm-mm-mm I love to have a beer with Kevin Oh I love to have a beer with Kev. We drink in moderation And he drives me home in his big old Chev. We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Kevin 'Cause Kevin's me mate I love to have a beer with Patrick I love to have a beer with Pat We drink in moderation And it wouldn't really matter if the beer was flat We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Patrick 'Cause Patrick's me mate - Change key I love to have a beer with Robert I love to have a beer with Bob We drink in moderation Just one more and back on the job We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Robert 'Cause Robert's me mate I love to have a beer with Duncan Oh I love to have a beer with Dunc. We drink in moderation And we never ever ever get rollin' drunk We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Duncan 'Cause Duncan's me mate I love to have a beer with do
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Duncan" is a song within the country music genre.
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Artist BioThe song was released by Slim Dusty, one of Australia's most iconic country music artists, who had released over 100 albums in his career.
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Song's Release Year"Duncan" was released in 1980, and it became one of Slim Dusty's most popular songs.
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Chart-Topping AchievementUpon release, "Duncan" reached the apex of the Australian Singles Chart, making it one of Dusty's biggest commercial successes.
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Unique Song CompositionUnlike many of Slim Dusty's other songs, "Duncan" isn't a conventional narrative folk song. Instead, it's a humorous, catchy song about the artist's love of beer.
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Inspiration for the Song"Duncan" was inspired by Dusty's love for the Australian beer-drinking culture. The song even includes types of beer as part of its lyrics.
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Record-Breaking ArtistSlim Dusty holds the record for being the only Australian artist to have a track on the country charts for six decades, with "Duncan" being one of his most renowned songs.
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Awards and RecognitionDespite its success, "Duncan" never won any major music awards. However, it contributed to Slim Dusty's receipt of numerous accolades over his career, including 37 Golden Guitar awards and two ARIA awards.
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Adoption in popular Culture"Duncan" has become an important part of Australian pop culture. It is frequently played at sports events, parties, and celebrations across the country.
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Song Legacy"Duncan" remains one of Slim Dusty's most enduring songs and is often covered by other artists and bands. The song continues to be enjoyed by generations of Australians and international listeners who appreciate its classic Australian ethos and humour.
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