Middle Of The Road - Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum (1971) Hd 0815007 <No Login>

Peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and sold over two million copies worldwide. The Story Behind the Lyrics

Despite the nursery rhyme title, the song actually tells a story of . Peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart

"Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum" is a 1971 bubblegum pop hit by the Scottish band , known for its catchy "Europop" sound and rhythmic bagpipe-style melodies. Song Overview Artist: Middle of the Road . Released: March 1971 (Italy); August 1971 (UK). Writers: Lally Stott, and Giosy and Mario Capuano. Song Overview Artist: Middle of the Road

It mentions "McDougal" gathering his clan in a cavern and the sound of claymores (Scottish swords) being drawn. It mentions "McDougal" gathering his clan in a

The names "Tweedle Dee" and "Tweedle Dum" are used ironically to suggest that the reason for the fighting is trivial or nonsensical—echoing the classic Lewis Carroll characters who fought over a "nice new rattle". Key Facts & Trivia

The lyrics depict a showdown between the MacDougalls and the MacGregors .