D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

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"D. I. V. O. R. C. E." is a 1975 UK number-one single by Scottish folk singer and comedian Billy Connolly. A comedy song, it reached No. 1 for one week in November 1975, and was one of the few songs of its genre to reach this milestone. The song is a parody of the Tammy Wynette song "D-I-V-O-R-C-E", and Connolly's version to date has been his only No. 1 UK single, though in the late 1970s he had a further two UK hits which parodied contemporary songs. He later dropped musical performances from his act. "D. I. V. O. R. C. E." has a similar theme to Wynette's original in that the events in the song lead to a couple divorcing, however in Connolly's song the words are spelled out to withhold the truth from a dog rather than a child as in Wynette's version, and the divorce is sparked by a riotous visit to a veterinarian that results in the husband being bitten by both the dog and his wife. Some versions of the song, such as the live performance included on the album Get Right Intae Him!, are censored, with the words "fucking cunt" being bleeped. 


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Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette, (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998) was an American country music singer-songwriter and one of the genre's best-known artists and biggest-selling woman singers. more »

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Song Release
"D.I.V.O.R.C.E." was a popular song by American country music singer Tammy Wynette.
Chart Performance
It was released in 1968 and became one of Wynette's signature songs, reaching number one on the U.S. country charts.
Song Writer
The song was written by songwriter Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman.
Factual Inspiration
The song is said to have been inspired by the divorce experiences of one of its songwriters, Bobby Braddock.
Contrasting Ideas
Although the song details the sadness of a divorce, it does so with an upbeat rhythm which contrasts the sombre message.
Song Theme
"D.I.V.O.R.C.E." conveys the emotions of a parent who is trying to explain their impending divorce to their child.
Spelling out of Words
Throughout the song, Wynette spells out the words that might upset the child, including "D.I.V.O.R.C.E," "tears," and "loneliness."
Album Performance
The song was a huge success across the United States and was included in Wynette's compilation album "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
Notable Cover
Among many artists who have made covers of this song, Dolly Parton's rendition is noteworthy, which she performed in her variety show, Dolly! in 1976.
International Success
Besides its success in the United States, the song also reached No 1. on the UK Singles Chart when covered by British entertainer Billy Connolly.
Cinema Promotion
The song was used in the well-known film "Five Easy Pieces" starring Jack Nicholson, thus gaining more visibility and popularity.
Cultural Impact
"D.I.V.O.R.C.E." remains a significant cultural reference in discussions about divorce in the United States and around the world.

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