"Diggin' a Hole" is a song by Canadian

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. It was released as the lead single from the band's 1996 album, ''

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''. The song was co-written by Canadian musician Andy Curran and well known Canadian actor and TV host

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. The song was re-released in 1999 on the U.S. version of Big Sugar's next album, '' Heated''. The song was featured on the compilation album ''Hit Zone 3''.

Commercial performance

The song was successful in Canada, reaching 9 on the ''

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'' Hit Tracks chart. Between 1995 and 2016, "Diggin' a Hole" was the fifth-most-played song by a Canadian artist on rock radio stations in Canada.

Track listings

UK CD single # "Diggin' a Hole" (edit) – 3:45 # "Tobacco Hand" (dub) – 4:53 # "Skull Ring" (dub) – 4:54 # "Joe Lewis / Judgement Day" (Moog dub) – 4:06 Australian CD single # "Diggin' a Hole" (remix/edit) – 3:31 # "Diggin' a Hole" (remix) – 3:53 # "Diggin' a Hole" (album version) – 4:39 # "Joe Lewis / Judgement Day" (Moog dub) – 4:06

Charts

Release history

References

1996 singles 1996 songs A&M Records singles Big Sugar songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Gordie Johnson {{1990s-rock-single-stub