Dizzy (Tommy Roe song)
"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe that became an international hit single in 1969. Instrumental backing was provided by the Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.

Cowritten by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, #1 for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969 and #1 in Canada in March 1969.

The song was later recorded by artists such as Boney M, Wreckless Eric and Billy J. Kramer. A 1991 cover version by Vic Reeves and the Wonder Stuff reached #1 in the UK. The song has also been covered by Bob the Builder (voiced by Neil Morrisey) on the character's debut album in 2001.

Personnel
 Tommy Roe – vocals
 Hal Blaine – drums
 Joe Osborn – bass
 Ben Benay – guitar
 Michael Deasy – guitar
 Don Randi – piano
 Jimmie Haskell – string arrangement

Charts

Weekly charts

All-time charts

Vic Reeves version

On October 14, 1991, a cover of "Dizzy" recorded by English comedian Vic Reeves and alternative-rock band the Wonder Stuff was released in the United Kingdom. It reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for two weeks. It was a #3 hit in Australia and also charted in Austria, Ireland and New Zealand. This version added another key change to the 11 that already existed (from F major to G major).

The music video features Reeves and the band performing on stage with a row of washing machines and microwave ovens in the background instead of amplifiers. Reeves' comedy partner Bob Mortimer appears in the background with the Wonder Stuff's Miles Hunt playing a tambourine and singing backing vocals.

Reeves and the band, together with Mortimer, performed the song on BBC's Top of the Pops on October 24, 1991.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

1968 songs
1969 singles
1991 singles
ABC Records singles
Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
Cashbox number-one singles
Island Records singles
Songs written by Tommy Roe
Songs written by Freddy Weller
Tommy Roe songs
UK Singles Chart number-one singles
Song recordings produced by Mick Glossop