Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Totp 1971: Middle Of The Road - Chirpy

: Some critics have noted the "creepy" paradox of its cheerful, bird-like chorus ("chirpy chirpy cheep cheep") set against the traumatic reality of a child left behind.

: It remains one of fewer than 50 singles to have sold over 10 million physical copies worldwide. Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Totp 1971

"" is the hallmark hit of the Scottish pop group Middle of the Road , famously reaching #1 in the UK in June 1971 and staying there for five weeks . Their June 1971 appearance on Top of the Pops (TOTP) was a pivotal moment, occurring just as the song was tipped for the top spot. 1. Production and Chart Success : Some critics have noted the "creepy" paradox