My Old Man's a Dustman

Lonnie Donegan

About My Old Man's a Dustman

"My Old Man's a Dustman" is a song first recorded by the British skiffle singer Lonnie Donegan. It reached number one in the British, Irish, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand singles charts in 1960. The chorus of the song is:

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Lonnie Donegan

Anthony James "Lonnie" Donegan MBE (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a Scottish-born skiffle musician, with more than 20 UK Top 30 hits to his name. He is known as the "King of Skiffle" and is often cited as a large influence on the generation of British musicians who became famous in the 1960s. The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums states Donegan was "Britain's most successful and influential recording artist before The Beatles. He chalked up 24 successive Top 30 hits, and was the first UK male to score two U.S. Top 10s". more »

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Release Data "My Old Man's a Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan was released on 31st March 1960.
Chart Performance The song quite successfully hit number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the top for four weeks in April 1960.
Songwriters The song was co-written by Lonnie Donegan, Beverly Thorn, and Peter Buchanan.
Music Genre Donegan's "My Old Man's a Dustman" is categorized under the genre of Skiffle, a type of folk music with a blend of jazz, blues, and American folk.
Album Details This hit song was included in Donegan's album "More! Tops with Lonnie", which was released the same year, 1960.
Global Reach Apart from achieving monumental success in the UK, the song also topped the charts in Canada, and reached the top 10 in several other nations, including Australia and Norway.
Lyrics Inspiration The lyrics of the song are largely humorous and are based on a dustman, reflecting the working-class culture of Britain during that time.
Legacy "My Old Man's a Dustman" is one of Donegan's most popular songs and remains a favorite in the realm of British popular music.
Cover Versions Various artists have recorded their versions of the song, including British comedian, Benny Hill.
Live Performances Lonnie Donegan often performed "My Old Man's a Dustman" during his live shows, making it one of his signature songs.
Recording Details The song was recorded with the accompaniment of a backing band, which included Denny Wright and Mickey Ashman.
Song Duration The original version of "My Old Man's a Dustman" lasts for about 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Impact on Music Scene The song played a pivotal role in influencing the growing British pop and rock scene in the early 1960s.
Song Recognition In 2002, "My Old Man's a Dustman" was one of the tracks included in the "Donegan's Collection" compilation album, solidifying its significance in Donegan's discography.
Usage in Media The song has often been used in television and film to evoke the period, and in 2000 it was used in the soundtrack for the film "Billy Elliot".

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