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: It remains one of fewer than 50 singles to have sold over 10 million physical copies worldwide.

: The song was written and first recorded in 1970 by Lally Stott , but it was Middle of the Road's version—released in January 1971 in the UK—that exploded into a global phenomenon. Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Totp 1971

: The song follows a child named Don who wakes up to find both his "mama" and "papa" have gone "far far away". : It remains one of fewer than 50

: Despite initial reluctance from the band—who reportedly only agreed to record it if they were drunk—the track received significant airplay from DJ Tony Blackburn , propelling it to the top of the UK charts. 2. The Dark Narrative Beneath the "Bubblegum" Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Totp 1971