Middle Of The Road – Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum

“Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum” was written by British singer-songwriter Lally Stott and Italian brothers Giosy and Mario Capuano. Stott had also written and first recorded the band’s previous single “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” and he would go on to write other hits for Middle of the Road with the Capuano brothers. The song is about a clan rivalry between the MacDougalls and the MacGregors.

It was first released as a single in Italy in March 1971. To promote it, the song was used in a short film by car manufacturer Fiat to promote the launch of the Fiat 127. The single’s B-side “Give It Time” was also used in the film and the Middle of the Road members also featured in it. The single performed well in Italy, becoming a top-three hit, though this was not until October 1971. It was released in Europe in May and June 1971, in Australia on 26 August and a day later in the UK.

“Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum” – Single by Middle of the Road from the album Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
B-side “Give It Time”
Released March 1971
Label RCA Victor
Songwriters: Lally Stott, Giosy Capuano, Mario Capuano
Producer: Giacomo Tosti
Charted No.2 in UK; No.2 in Ireland; No.15 in West Germany; No.1 in Denmark; No.2 in Italy; No.6 in Spain