Joe Dolce: Shaddap You Face -

: In the UK, it famously kept Ultravox’s "Vienna" at the No. 2 spot for three weeks, a fact still lamented by some music fans and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure. Musical & Cultural Context

: It sold over 6 million copies worldwide and remained Australia’s best-selling single for over three decades. Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce

The song was a massive global phenomenon, setting several records for an Australian-produced single: : In the UK, it famously kept Ultravox’s

: It reached number one in 15 countries , including Australia, the UK, Germany, and New Zealand. The song was a massive global phenomenon, setting

"Shaddap You Face" is a classic novelty song released in by American-born singer and poet Joe Dolce (often performing as Joe Dolce Music Theatre ). Written as an ode to Dolce's Italian-American roots, it features the character "Giuseppe" and uses phrases Dolce remembered from his grandparents. Commercial Impact