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Bouncing Czecks
Origin United Kingdom
Genres Pop
Labels RCA Records

The Bouncing Czecks were a British male vocal/instrumental cabaret group, made up of Ricky Piper (vocals), Brian Bowles (guitar), Richard Lee (double bass), Gerry Hale (violin) and Warren Wills (piano). Their one chart success was a novelty single called "I'm a Little Christmas Cracker" in the UK Singles Chart, featuring Charlene Ducall on vocals. [1] It was released on the RCA label, entered the chart on 29 December 1984, and peaked at number 72; it was in the chart for one week. [2]

They toured Australia in 1983, playing at the Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant. Ricky Piper went on to perform several roles with Bell Shakespeare Company in Australia.[ citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "The Bouncing Czecks Featuring Charlene Ducall - I'm A Little Christmas Cracker". 45cat.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  2. ^ Rice, Tim; Rice, Jonathan; Gambaccini, Paul (1990), Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness World Records and Guinness Publishing, ISBN  0-85112-398-8