G'day G'day (song)

"G'day G'day" is a song by Australian country singer Slim Dusty. The song was released in August 1988 as the lead single from Dusty's studio album of the same name. The song peaked at number 37 on the ARIA Charts. The song has since been covered numerous times on various Australian compilation albums.

"G'day G'day"
Single by Slim Dusty
from the album G'day G'day
B-side"Break Away"
ReleasedAugust 1988 (1988-08)
GenreCountry
Length3:10
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Rob Fairbairn

The song won Country Song of the Year and Comedy/Novelty Song of the Year at the 1989 Tamworth Songwriters Awards.[1]

In 2014, IGA Supermarkets celebrated Australia Day with its new campaign "Say G'day Day" which was supported by the release of a modern version of "G'day G'day".[2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."G'day G'day"Rob Fairbairn3:10
2."Break Away"Ernie Constance 

Weekly charts

Charts (1988) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 37

Release history

Region Date Format Edition(s) Label Catalogue
Australia August 1988 Standard Columbia Records DO 2130

References

  1. "Tamworth Songwriters Association Past Winners". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  2. "'Say G'day' This Australia Day With A Spin On An Aussie Classic". Glam Adelaide. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. "Slim Dusty โ€“ G'DAY, G'DAY! (SONG)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
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