: The song was written and first recorded in 1970 by Lally Stott , but it was Middle of the Road's version—released in January 1971 in the UK—that exploded into a global phenomenon.
: The song follows a child named Don who wakes up to find both his "mama" and "papa" have gone "far far away".
While often dismissed as upbeat "bubblegum pop," the lyrics tell a surprisingly dark story of .
: The song was written and first recorded in 1970 by Lally Stott , but it was Middle of the Road's version—released in January 1971 in the UK—that exploded into a global phenomenon.
: The song follows a child named Don who wakes up to find both his "mama" and "papa" have gone "far far away". Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Totp 1971
While often dismissed as upbeat "bubblegum pop," the lyrics tell a surprisingly dark story of . : The song was written and first recorded