The Winker's Song (Misprint)

"The Winker's Song (Misprint)", also known as "The Wanker's Song" and "I'm a Wanker",[1][2][3] is a 1978 British comedy single. It was written and performed by Doc Cox, under the pseudonym of "Ivor Biggun and the Red Nosed Burglars"[4] and produced by Beggars Banquet Records.[5] The song was released on 2 September 1978.[6] It reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart despite not being aired on the radio owing to obscenities pertaining to masturbation within the song.[7]

"The Wanker's Song (Misprint)"
Song by Ivor Biggun and the Red Nosed Burglars
from the album The Wanker's Album (Misprint)
Published1978
Released2 September 1978 (1978-09-02)
GenreComedy, novelty
LabelBeggars Banquet Records
Songwriter(s)Doc Cox

History

Founded in 1974, Beggars Banquet Records was known for the left of centre acts signed to it, with Doc Cox being signed to them in 1978.[8] "The Winker's Song" was released in 1978; the original title was "The Wanker's Song", but it was edited to "The Winker's Song" because of fears that shops would not stock it.[4] The song did not receive airplay on national radio stations owing to the content referring to masturbation and was banned from being broadcast by the BBC for being sexually explicit.[9][10][11] However, "The Winker's Song" received attention after Johnny Rotten as a guest editor of New Musical Express endorsed it as a "definite buy".[12]

The song started in the UK Singles Chart at number 68 and remained in the charts for 12 weeks.[6] It reached its highest position of 22 on 1 October 1978,[13] bringing Beggars Banquet Records their first UK Top 40 hit.[5] It was later released on Cox's first album, which was named after the song, The Winker's Album (Misprint).[14]

The song has continued to be played into modern times; it has been used to clear the dance floor in Ibiza and Brighton.[15][16][17]

Analysis

"The Winker's Song" has been compared to the style of George Formby,[18] owing to its use of ukuleles.[11]

References
  1. Long, Tony (2016). Lethal Force. Random House. p. 52. ISBN 978-1785034749.
  2. Raven, Daniel (2010). Made In Brighton: From the grand to the gutter: Modern Britain as seen from beside the sea. Random House. p. 20. ISBN 978-0753535851.
  3. "The 15 Best Songs That Are Totally About Masturbation". Cracked.com. 2007-05-07. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  4. Edge Music (2015-05-07). "Alphabetical Archive – Ivor Biggun: 'The Winker's Song' (1978)". Edge.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  5. Hoffman, Frank (2004). Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. Routledge. p. 177. ISBN 1135949506.
  6. "The Winker's Song (misprint)- full Official Chart History". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  7. "National Orgasm Day 2016: Male masturbation metaphors ranked". Metro. 2016-07-31. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  8. Thompson, Dave (2002). The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting. Backbeat Books. ISBN 1617132020.
  9. The encyclopedia of popular music: Indexes, Volume 10. Colin Larkin. Oxford University Press, 2006
  10. ".Banned Recordings". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. 1997-09-13. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  11. "The Winker's Song (Misprint) by Ivor Biggun". Songfacts.com. 1978-09-02. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  12. "Press Archives". New Musical Express. 1978-07-22. Retrieved 2017-02-03 – via Fodderstompf.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 75". Official Charts Company. 1978-10-01. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  14. "Vinyl Album – Ivor Biggun – The Winker's Album (Misprint) – Beggars Banquet – UK". 45worlds.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  15. "Fruity Lyrics". Stiff Weapon, Purveyors of the Finest Phonographic Filth from Ivor Biggun. Stiff Weapon. 2011-06-03. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
  16. "Blackpool Rebellion 5-8 August 2010". TV Smith. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
  17. Raven, Daniel (2010). Made In Brighton: From the grand to the gutter: Modern Britain as seen from beside the sea. Random House. p. 20. ISBN 978-0753535851.
  18. Johnson, Howard (2002). X-Rated: The 200 Rudest Records Ever!. Carlton Books Ltd. p. 28. ISBN 1842227491.
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