Chas & Dave are a Cockney pop rock music artists, often billed as Chas 'n' … Read Full Bio ↴Chas & Dave are a Cockney pop rock music artists, often billed as Chas 'n' Dave or erroneously as Chaz 'n' Dave. Their full names are Chas Hodges (piano, vocals, banjo, guitars) and Dave Peacock (bass guitar, vocals, banjo, guitars), with Mick Burt on drums. They were regulars on British TV from 1975 onwards and had hits like "Gertcha", their first, as well as "Rabbit" and "The Sideboard Song". Their music was featured in a TV beer advertising campaign which also helped to establish them in the United Kingdom.
The unique cockney style of singing was from the start intentional. They felt an alternative to the way British bands copied American accents was needed. The songs above are partly comic, and Chas 'n' Dave are identified with London pub culture. But their 1982 number 2 hit, "Ain't No Pleasing You" was a more romantic record, with strings added to the usual piano, drum and bass sound. 'Rockney' has been coined as a term for their music style. They have always done a great deal of live work, and are currently doing shows all over the UK.
"Snooker Loopy" is a comic song about Snooker by Chas and Dave.
Chas and Dave have remained famous, in part, because of the songs they have written and recorded for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Among their most famous Spurs recordings are "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur", "Ossie's Dream", "Hot Shot Tottenham", "When the Year Ends in One", "Tottenham Tottenham" and the "Spurs Medley".
As explained on their website, a hook written by Labi Siffre and played by Chas n Dave (for Siffre's "I Got The") was lifted by Eminem for use on his hit song "My Name Is".
Cited by both Carl Barat and Pete Doherty of the Libertines as a major influence and inspiration to pick up the guitar and write songs, Chas and Dave acquired a new audience of indie kids. This was cemented when Chas and Dave played suppport for the Libertines at several gigs in 2002, followed by appearances at Glastonbury in 2004 and 2007.
On 6 October 2008, their autobiography, Chas & Dave – All About Us, written by Hodges, was published in the UK. It is reported that it took him a quarter of a century to write.
It was announced in September 2009 that the pair would no longer be working together as Peacock planned to retire from the band following the death of his wife Sue. However, In June 2010, it was announced that Chas & Dave would reunite for one final tour in 2011. They also played their "Christmas Jamboree" at the IndigO2 on 23 and 24 December 2011 and 8 December 2012. It was announced on 4 October 2012 that they would be the sixth act announced to play Rebellion Festival, as part of their last tour. Their subsequent "Back By Demand" tour of the UK occurred between February and May 2013.
In October 2012 they were subject of the BBC Four documentary Chas & Dave: Last Orders.
In October 2013 they released That's What Happens, their first studio album in 18 years. In July 2014 Hodges appeared in the first episode of Graham Fellows' BBC Radio 4 comedy series John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music.
On 19 October 2014 the official website announced the death of Mick Burt, their original drummer, the previous day.
On 9 May 2015 they performed at VE Day 70: A Party to Remember in Horse Guards Parade, London. In December they took their traditional Christmas show to the Hammersmith Apollo.
On 30 August 2015 they performed on the main stage at the Sunshine Festival in Upton-Upon-Severn.
Chas Hodges died on 22 September 2018.
The unique cockney style of singing was from the start intentional. They felt an alternative to the way British bands copied American accents was needed. The songs above are partly comic, and Chas 'n' Dave are identified with London pub culture. But their 1982 number 2 hit, "Ain't No Pleasing You" was a more romantic record, with strings added to the usual piano, drum and bass sound. 'Rockney' has been coined as a term for their music style. They have always done a great deal of live work, and are currently doing shows all over the UK.
"Snooker Loopy" is a comic song about Snooker by Chas and Dave.
Chas and Dave have remained famous, in part, because of the songs they have written and recorded for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Among their most famous Spurs recordings are "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur", "Ossie's Dream", "Hot Shot Tottenham", "When the Year Ends in One", "Tottenham Tottenham" and the "Spurs Medley".
As explained on their website, a hook written by Labi Siffre and played by Chas n Dave (for Siffre's "I Got The") was lifted by Eminem for use on his hit song "My Name Is".
Cited by both Carl Barat and Pete Doherty of the Libertines as a major influence and inspiration to pick up the guitar and write songs, Chas and Dave acquired a new audience of indie kids. This was cemented when Chas and Dave played suppport for the Libertines at several gigs in 2002, followed by appearances at Glastonbury in 2004 and 2007.
On 6 October 2008, their autobiography, Chas & Dave – All About Us, written by Hodges, was published in the UK. It is reported that it took him a quarter of a century to write.
It was announced in September 2009 that the pair would no longer be working together as Peacock planned to retire from the band following the death of his wife Sue. However, In June 2010, it was announced that Chas & Dave would reunite for one final tour in 2011. They also played their "Christmas Jamboree" at the IndigO2 on 23 and 24 December 2011 and 8 December 2012. It was announced on 4 October 2012 that they would be the sixth act announced to play Rebellion Festival, as part of their last tour. Their subsequent "Back By Demand" tour of the UK occurred between February and May 2013.
In October 2012 they were subject of the BBC Four documentary Chas & Dave: Last Orders.
In October 2013 they released That's What Happens, their first studio album in 18 years. In July 2014 Hodges appeared in the first episode of Graham Fellows' BBC Radio 4 comedy series John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music.
On 19 October 2014 the official website announced the death of Mick Burt, their original drummer, the previous day.
On 9 May 2015 they performed at VE Day 70: A Party to Remember in Horse Guards Parade, London. In December they took their traditional Christmas show to the Hammersmith Apollo.
On 30 August 2015 they performed on the main stage at the Sunshine Festival in Upton-Upon-Severn.
Chas Hodges died on 22 September 2018.
When Two Worlds Collide
Chas 'n' Dave Lyrics
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Bayley My telescope looks out Into the stars tonight A little spe…
Bill Anderson Your world was so different from mine don't you see And…
Blaze My telescope looks out Into the stars tonight A little speck…
Carola Read my letter And I pray you understand Just you let her Do…
Daniel O'Donnell Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
Diane Schuur Your world was so different from mine, don't you see? And…
Dottie West Your world was so different from mine, don't you see? We…
Ernest Tubb Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
George Jones Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
Jean Shepard Your world was so different from mine, don't you see? And…
Jerry Lee Lewis Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
Jim Reeves Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
John Prine Your world was so different from mine, don't you see And…
Murray My telescope looks out Into the stars tonight A little spe…
Roger Miller Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
Roy Drusky Your world was so different from mine, don't you see? And…
Simple Minds Shots ring out in Paris, the bells ring out in…
Steve Harris My telescope looks out Into the stars tonight A little spe…
Willie Nelson & Roger Miller Your world was so different from mine don't you see We…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Chas 'n' Dave:
Ain't No Pleasing You Well I built my life around you, did what I…
Banging In Your Head Have you ever laid in bed with the banging in…
Beer Belly I'm one of them hopeless cases I'm ashamed to say Got a…
Diddlum Song Now here's a little tale That I've got for ya About somethin…
Gertcha Cruisin' down the street in my 6-4 Jockin' the freaks, clock…
Got My Beer In The Sideboard Here Mother phoned up last night she was going spare She was…
In Sickness And In Health When we got married I took the marriage vow In sickness and…
London Girls Some people sing about deutsche girls And girls from califor…
Margate Well, I'll be working hard to reach me target, To earn…
Mustn't Grumble Well I had an old uncle was mean as can…
My Melancholly Baby Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
One Fing 'N' Anuvver I got ′ome the uvver night An' wot did I discover? The…
Poor Old Mr Woogie Everyone's on about Boogie on the radio, Boogie's pretty big…
Rabbit Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabb…
Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yo…
Snooker Loopy Snooker loopy nuts are we Me and him and them and…
Someday I know that someday, you′ll want me to want you When…
Stars Over 45 We're gonna take this, opportunity To play some old time son…
The Banging in Your Head Have you ever laid in bed with the banging in…
The Sideboard Song Mother phoned up last night she was going spare She was…
The Sunshine of Your Smile Where my haters Where my haters I don′t got em I'm not famou…
When Days Were Long I stumbled quite by chance upon a memory A memory I…
Who's Sorry Now Who′s sorry now Who's sorry now Whose heart is aching For br…
Wish I Could Write A Love Song I've tried to write a love song, that shows the…
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Mark Johnson
I didn't cry when Elvis died,
I didn't even cry when Johnny Cash died,
But I'm crying now...
fulwell1
RIP Chas - Hope you are now with Mick, and giving it some stick!
I have been listening to Chas & Dave since I was a kid (35 years at least) and never tire of their musical skill - such as shame that we have lost Chas
Shaun Mcallister
Love it Lads. Who would ever had thought a Jim Reeves song could be done like this. Brilliant.
Skye Bird
Roger Miller and Bill Anderson wrote the song.
Christopher Condent
Brilliant! Chas & Dave you absolute legends!
Mike Legat
This is magnificent!!!!! Saw them live twice & they were brilliant, RIP Chas 😢😢😢😢😢
royston52
Rest in peace Chas , what a talent you were , God bless you
fodsaks
Sad that old Mick won't be banging the drums any more.
RIP
Harry Stuart
What a great song and performance by two great guys Doreens this song was written with us in mind How true it was/is But you are and always will be the true love of my life Love you xx
MR T
RIP Chas ,you will be very much missed by many
thanks for the great songs ,they will always keep you with us