The Pipkins were a short-lived English

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duo, best known for their

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" Gimme Dat Ding" (written by

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and

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), which reached No. 6 on the

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, No. 7 in Canada ( ''RPM'' Top Singles), and No. 9 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1970. They were

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, best known as a member of several

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teams, and

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, a singer who had fronted several

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(often simultaneously) such as

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, White Plains,

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and

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. The Pipkins also released two follow-ups as singles, "

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" and "Are You Cooking, Goose?", but without success. "

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" had been a hit for White Plains, whilst " Sunny Honey Girl" was a top 20 hit for

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in 1971 on the

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. In the US, the Pipkins released their own album in 1970. Called '' Gimme Dat Ding'', it was on Capitol ST-483 and peaked at No. 132 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It was a

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in that the first song on it introduced the Pipkins, and the last song on it has them falling through the "little hole" on the album.

Discography

Albums

Songs

*" Gimme Dat Ding" - US #9, UK #6, CAN #7, AUS #61) *"

" *"Are You Cooking, Goose?" *"

" *" Sunny Honey Girl" *"Hole in the Middle" In addition, the Pipkins recorded two non album songs, "To Love You" and "Sugar and Spice", both of which were

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s to singles. In all, the Pipkins recorded a total of 12 songs.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pipkins, The English pop music duos British novelty song performers Male musical duos