Chas & Dave - Rabbit Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song 'Rabbit' by Chas & Dave released?

   'Rabbit' was released as a single on 23 November 1980.

2. What album is the song 'Rabbit' from?

   'Rabbit' is from the album 'Don't Give a Monkey's'.

3. How did the song 'Rabbit' perform on the UK Singles Chart?

   The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 66 and peaked at number 8 on 17 January 1981. It stayed in the charts for 8 weeks.

4. What inspired Chas & Dave to write 'Rabbit'?

   'Rabbit' was partly inspired by Joe Jones's 1960 hit song 'You Talk Too Much'. The idea of writing about someone who talked a lot evolved into a beautiful girl who wouldn't stop talking, using Cockney rhyming slang 'rabbit and pork,' meaning 'talk.'

5. Where was the song 'Rabbit' recorded?

   'Rabbit' was recorded at Portland Studios with sound engineer Andy Miller.

6. Did Chas & Dave face any criticism for their song 'Rabbit'?

   Yes, feminists complained that the song was sexist because it portrayed men wanting their women to be quiet. Some even threatened to disrupt their performance during a live show recording for BBC Radio 1.