Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
| "Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Benny Hill | ||||
| from the album Words and Music | ||||
| B-side | "Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo" | |||
| Released | 1971 (1971) | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Genre | Novelty | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Writer(s) | Benny Hill | |||
| Producer | Walter J. Ridley | |||
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"Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)" is an innuendo-laden comedy or novelty song, written and performed by the English comedian Benny Hill. The song was first performed on television in 1970, and released as a successful recording, topping the UK Singles Chart in 1971, reaching the Christmas number one spot.
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