Duncan

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About Duncan

"Duncan" is an Australian single recorded in 1980 by Slim Dusty which reached No. 1 on the Kent Music Report charts for two weeks in early 1981. The song was Dusty's second-most successful single after "A Pub with No Beer". It is also known as "Beer with Duncan", "Have a Beer with Duncan" and "I Love to Have a Beer with Duncan". It was written by Pat Alexander.


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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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Slim Dusty

David Gordon "Slim Dusty " Kirkpatrick AO, MBE (13 June 1927—19 September 2003) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter and producer, with a career spanning nearly seven decades. He was known to record songs in the legacy of Australian poets Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson that represented the Australian Bush Lifestyle, and also for his many trucking songs. Dusty was the first Australian to have a No. 1 Hit song with Gordon Parsons (A Pub With No Beer). He received an unequalled 37 Golden Guitar and two ARIA awards and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and the Country Music Roll of Renown. At the time of his death at the age of 76, Dusty had been working on his 106th album for EMI Records. In 2007 his domestic record sales in Australia surpas… more »

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Written by: JOHN PATRICK ALEXANDER

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Duncan" is a song within the country music genre.
Artist Bio
The song was released by Slim Dusty, one of Australia's most iconic country music artists, who had released over 100 albums in his career.
Song's Release Year
"Duncan" was released in 1980, and it became one of Slim Dusty's most popular songs.
Chart-Topping Achievement
Upon release, "Duncan" reached the apex of the Australian Singles Chart, making it one of Dusty's biggest commercial successes.
Unique Song Composition
Unlike 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.
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.
Record-Breaking Artist
Slim 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.
Awards and Recognition
Despite 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.
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.
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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