Check out shaddap you face by joe dolce on amazon music. Joe dolce shaddap you face aint in no hurry 7 45 mca mca51053 music. Feb, 2019 it has become one of the most talked about musical travesties nearly 40 years ago this month, novelty tune shaddap you face by joe dolce famously kept ultravoxs vienna, one of the 80s. Persoonlijk heb ik nooit veel aan dit nummer gevonden. People upset that ultravox were kept from the top by this have a good case. An ode to his italianamerican roots, the lyrics used phrases he remembered his grandparents saying in his childhood. Shaddap you face is an australian song written and performed by joe dolce known at that time as the joe dolce music theatre in 1980. But what did it mean for the classical musicloving intellectual who. For example, how often would have radio 1 played shaddap your face in the weeks before it topped the uk charts. Shaddap you face aint in no hurry 7 45 mca mca51053.
Six bizarre mentions of shaddap you face this week 1. Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce known at the time as the joe dolce music theatre about a. In the uk, shaddap you face is probably best remembered for keeping ultravoxs vienna off the top spot, but how did the song come. Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce. It is also probably the most apt winner, given the fact that it was kept from the chart summit by joe dolce s shaddap you face, which has long been considered one of the biggest chart. Was it just a catchy song or a serious contribution to multicultural. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The song is notable for keeping ultravoxs vienna from reaching number one on the uk singles chart. Vienna partly because it was kept off the top slot by joe dolce s shaddap you face. Shaddup you face by joe dolce song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Shaddap you face simple english wikipedia, the free. Joe dolce was born in 1947 in painesville, ohio, usa. In 2002, shaddap you face also overtook country legend slim dustys 22year. This song by joe dolce was released in 1980 and made it to number 1 in 15 countries, with the uk, austalia, germany and france being just a few the song is about a fictitious rebellious.
Joseph joe dolce born 1947 in painesville, ohio is an americanborn, australian singersongwriter who achieved fame with his multimillionselling song, shaddap you face, released under the name of his oneman show, joe dolce music theatre, in 1980. Dear joe dolce, i was watching something on tv the other night and saw shaddap you face performed although ive heard it hundreds of times before, it was as if i saw it for the first time, and i really started thinking about the lyrics. Joe dolce was born in painesville, ohio usa and has lived in australia for many years. Joe dolce, harmonica and songwriting virtuoso, has written some of the best songs of the pst twenty years, yet ironically is known primarily for shaddap you face. Hopefully, you can find any other info that you require via the photos i take photos of all aspects to show you the record as fully as possible.
Jan 25, 2016 here we have the number one hit from joe dolce, shaddap you face, incredibly this kept ultravox and vienna off the top spot in the uk charts, it also was number one for over 8 weeks in australia. In the late 70s, he took a train from ohio to california and wrote some poetry, including this song. Post american gothic canvas giclee 11x14 in 2020 american. Joe dolce music theatre shaddap you face freakytrigger. A new year in television brings with it plenty of questions for viewers and executives alike. Here we have the number one hit from joe dolce, shaddap you face, incredibly this kept ultravox and vienna off the top spot in the uk charts, it also was number one for.
He moved to australia in 1979, where he created the joe dolce. Contentsshow sales and chart positions it went to number 1 on the australian pop charts in 1980. We allow a 3 year age leeway for those who are attending with someone that is age 30 or over. The very latest chart stats about shaddup you face peak chart position, weeks on chart, weekbyweek chart run, catalogue number. The site that so many of you use is not based on sales. Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce about a fictitious rebellious. Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce known at the time as the joe dolce music theatre in 1980 about a fictitious rebellious italian boy. Joe dolce kept ultravoxs vienna off the top of the charts with his 1981 hit shaddap you face. Check out shaddap you face single by joe dolce on amazon music. Joe dolce shaddap you face 1980 vinyl single vinylsingle 7 music skip to main content. Huge charthits of the past that seem largely forgotten today. Poet, essayist, composer, singer, songwriter and performer. Dr houston dunleavy, phd music composition, academic director of the australian guild of music. I know,i know,we are standing in the shadow of a giant i once went on a boys weekender in dublin,i know this is a football blog but stay with me.
Nearly 40 years ago this month, novelty tune shaddap you face by joe dolce famously kept ultravoxs vienna, one of the 80s greatest tunes. Shaddap you face is a song by singersongwriter joe dolce released as joe dolce music theatre. You expect to find joe dolce, the singer of the bestforgotten hit shaddap you face, sat in front of an outsized plate of pasta getting slowly drunk on the last dregs of his pop wealth. The comedy song is about a made up rebelitalian boy.
Joe dolce shaddap you face vinyl records and cds for sale. Unreferenced it went to number 1 on the australian pop. In canada, shaddap you face reached number two for two weeks. Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce known at the time as the joe dolce music theatre about a fictitious rebellious italian boy. Why ultravox singer snubbed meeting joe dolce after iconic 80s. Joe dolces 1981 hit still brings tears to the eyes of anyone old enough to remember it. His oneman show, joe dolce music theatre, performed in cabarets and pubs with various lineups, including his longtime partner, lin van hek. Love this song was my favorite my senior year in high school. Why ultravox singer snubbed meeting joe dolce after iconic. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. A serious composer, a poet and a terrifying intellectual.
Joe dolce was born in ohio, and his parents were italian american. After throwing our bags in the rooms we decided to go and have a look at. How is it possible that nietzsche wrote zarathustra having never met joe dolce. Joe dolce music bush shaddap you face music christmas. Dec 22, 2019 jack, who was previously married to rebecca gibney for three years in the early 90s, purchased the property from americanaustralian singer joe dolce known for hit shaddap you face. Joseph dolce born october, 1947 is an americanaustralian singer songwriter, poet and essayist who achieved international recognition with his multimillionselling song, shaddap you face, released under the name of his oneman show, joe. It has become one of the most talked about musical travesties nearly 40 years ago this month, novelty tune shaddap you face by joe dolce famously kept ultravoxs vienna, one of the 80s. Joseph dolce born october, 1947 is an americanaustralian singersongwriter, poet and essayist who achieved international recognition with his multimillionselling song, shaddap you face, released under the name of his oneman show, joe. You face and despite his impassioned defence, the following years pizza. But, and i underline this, you would of course know more about this, having been in australia at the time.
Disregarding this misunderstanding he has continued to focus on important and exciting themes in his songwriting. It is there that joe invented the dolce music theatre show which was funded by a grant. Oct 29, 2008 shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce also known as the joe dolce music theatre in 1981. In july 1980, he recorded the selfpenned shaddap you face, for the full moon records label, at mike bradys new studios in west melbourne. Joe dolce shaddap you face top of the pops 1981 youtube. You expect to find joe dolce, the singer of the bestforgotten hit. But is there more to shaddap you face than an annoying pop ditty that only served to egg on dolce, three years later, to record you toucha. That site has the joe dolce hit as the uks 15th biggest hit of 1981. Nov 29, 2002 you expect to find joe dolce, the singer of the bestforgotten hit shaddap you face, sat in front of an outsized plate of pasta getting slowly drunk on the last dregs of his pop wealth. This month marks 25 years since north carlton musician joe dolce recorded shaddap you face.
Upcoming events for melbournes hidden restaurant explorers for over 50s in melbourne, australia. The title was based on the famous joe dolce song, shaddap you face. Shaddup you face joe dolce music theatre jon kutner. Shutupagervais was a proposed feature for the ricky gervais xfm radio shows during season 2. The song was full of broad italian humour and included the chorus whassamatta you. Shaddap you face in july 1980, he recorded the selfpenned shaddap you face, for the full moon records label, at mike bradys new studios in west melbourne.
Shaddap you face karaoke backing track by joe dolce. During his senior year, he played the lead role of mascarille in molieres les. Illustration i did for the book goliath the giant of gath. Song information for shaddap you face joe dolce on allmusic.
Shaddap you face is a song written and performed by joe dolce released under the name joe dolce music theatre about a fictitious rebellious italian boy. Joe dolce shaddup your face explain why digital spy. Nicole leedham of the canberra times observed, to some they are difficult women, to others they were courageous. If you missed the last 80s party, do not miss this one. I hadnt seen them for about four years and i certainly hadnt heard that sort of talk like shaddap your face and whatsa matter you. Nov 17, 20 it is there that joe invented the dolce music theatre show which was funded by a grant.
Professional backing tracks available on cd or instant mp3 download. It was australias first triple platinum recording by the hsaddap count ofunits equalling platinum status, which has since changed to 75, units, then 50, and finally 70, units. Shaddap you face single by joe dolce on amazon music. He is mainly known for his one hit wonder shaddap you face, which hooked the number one spot for several weeks in over 15 countries.
Mar 08, 2010 check out shaddap you face single by joe dolce on amazon music. Dec 15, 2015 the news you need todayfor the world youll live in tomorrow. And the mama used to say all the time, whatsa matter you, hey, gotta no respect whatta you tink you do, why you looka so sad itsa not so bad, itsa nicea place, ahh shaddupa you face thatsa my mama, can you remember, big accordian solo ahhah, play that thing, really nice, really nice but soona come a day, gonna bea bigga star. Dec 01, 2011 joe dolce is an americanborn singer and song writer who currently resides in australia. Joe dolce shaddap you face 1980 vinyl single vinyl. It has set a number of sales and longevity records. Shaddap you face was ook in vlaanderen in 1981 een heel grote hit. Difficult women was established as a literaryfolk music project by lin van hek and her domestic partner, joe dolce, in early 1992. Saturday morning for saturday 10 august 2019 saturday morning.
Joe dolce shaddap you face sheet music1980rarenew on salemint condition condition is new. Australian singer jack jones buys a converted 1904built. It began with john ogradys 1957 book theyre a weird mob. Like various other parts of wikipedia, you have used a uk chart site based on rankings for shaddap you face s year end place in the uks best selling singles of 1981.