"The Ballad of Oz" is a song by the

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n group, Daddy Cool, released in August 1994 as a double-A sided single with " Happy Hippy Hut" by

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. The single peaked at number 35 on the

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, remaining in that position for three consecutive weeks.

Background and release

In 1994, Skyhooks and Daddy Cool briefly reformed in a proposed 1994 stadium tour and together released a double-A sided single. The tour was ultimately downgraded to the pub circuit.

Track listing

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ballad of Oz, The 1994 singles Mushroom Records singles 1994 songs Songs written by Ross Wilson (musician) Daddy Cool (band) songs