"Jumbo Breakfast Roll" is a 2006 single by Irish comedian
Pat Shortt
Patrick Shortt (born 12 December 1967) is an Irish actor, comedian, writer and entertainer. His role in the 2007 film ''Garage'' led to him receiving the IFTA for Best Actor.
Career
Shortt toured alongside Jon Kenny as comedy duo D'Unbelievab ...
, under the guise of
Showband
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singer 'Dicksie Walsh'. The subject of the song is the ubiquitous (in Ireland)
breakfast roll
The breakfast roll ( ga, rollóg bhricfeasta, ) is a bread roll filled with elements of a traditional fried breakfast. It is served at a wide variety of convenience shops, newsagents, supermarkets, petrol stations, and casual eateries throughout ...
.
The song was a number one hit in the
Republic of Ireland
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for six weeks. It was the best selling song of 2006 in Ireland, outselling
Shakira
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's "
Hips Don't Lie
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" by 500 copies.
According to figures compiled b
GfK Chart-Track''Jumbo Breakfast Roll'' came in at number 11 on the list of top selling songs of the decade. Pat Howe, music manager for HMV Ireland described it as a "guilty pleasure" and noted the Irish have a thing for novelty songs.
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Reprise
A reprise, called "Where Did My Money Go", deals with running out of money.
References
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External links
Jumbo Breakfast Roll Lyrics*
One Hit Wonders in Ireland
2006 singles
Irish Singles Chart number-one singles
Irish novelty songs