"Birth" was a hit song for English group,

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, in 1969.

Background

The song written by

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and released on

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4449. It was referred to as a stunningly innovative composition by ''

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''. It is from their 1969 album, ''

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'' which also contains the follow-up hit " Girlie".

Chart performance

"Birth" reached No. 17 in the UK on September 20, 1969, during a nine-week run in the chart. The song peaked in Australia at No. 41. 2024 saw Roy Phillips re-arrangement of BIRTH enter the UK Heritage chart, reaching the number 3 position, This time with Dave Lea as the vocalist.

Other versions

English group

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covered the song and it appears on their 1973 album, ''Barron Knights''.Second Hand Songs
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References

External links

thepeddlers.co.uk: Birth NME Chart 4 October 1969 & lyrics
{{authority control 1969 singles 1969 songs The Peddlers songs Songs written by Roy Phillips CBS Records singles