Ego Is Not a Dirty Word (song)

Ego is Not a Dirty Word is a 1975 song by Australian band Skyhooks. Released as a single from the album of the same name, it was a top 10 hit in Australia.[1] The lyrics of the song discuss - inter alia - the egos of Jesus and Richard Nixon.[2] The song has been described as a "Skyhooks classic... with a strong beat and annoying tune."[3]

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1975) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] 2

Year-end charts
Chart (1975) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 19

References
  1. Scott, Phil (15 June 1975). "Glitter Scene - Chapin's tour is called off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. "Sounds of the times". The Milwaukee Journal. Journal Communications. 7 January 1976. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  3. Judith Sloan (27 December 2010). "Profit is not a dirty word when it generates economic growth and raises living standards". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  4. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  5. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 427. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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