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"Marvellous!" is a single by The Twelfth Man, a series of comedy productions by skilled impersonator Billy Birmingham. The single peaked at No. 1 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart in April 1992. In response to the single's release, Richie Benaud tried replacing his titular catchphrase, which the song is themed around with "glorious!". However, this did not stop it from reaching number one.[1]

"Marvellous!"
Single by The Twelfth Man
from the album Still the 12th Man
Released	1992
Recorded	1992
Genre	Dance-pop,[1] new jack swing, comedy, rap
Length	6:23
Label	EMI Music
Songwriter(s)	Billy Birmingham, David Froggatt
Producer(s)	Billy Birmingham
The Twelfth Man singles chronology
"It's Just Not Cricket" (1984) "Marvellous!" (1992) "Bruce 2000" (2000)

Birmingham later re-recorded the track for his 2006 album Boned!.

Track listing

CD single (EMI – 4360152)

1. "Marvellous!" – 6:23
2. "Marvellous!" (karaoke instrumental mix) – 6:21

Personnel

The personnel for the backing vocals, credited as The First XI Choir, are listed in the style of the batting lineup of a cricket team. In order of listing on the album sleeve:

• J.D. Barnes
• G.L. Bidstrup
• A. P. Brock
• M.J.D. Callaghan
• D.I. Esel
• J.P. Farnham
• D.L. Froggatt (Vice Capt.)
• J.C. Neill
• G.B. Shorrock
• D.A.J. Steel
• W.R. Birmingham (12th Man, Capt.)

Lead vocals were by Birmingham, credited as "M.C.G. Hammer", a portmanteau of MCG and MC Hammer. "D.I. Esel" also played guitar on the track.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[3]	47

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[3]	Gold	35,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

• List of number-one singles in Australia during the 1990s

References

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