#43: Rick Dees – “Disco Duck” (1977)
As his playful band’s name suggests, Rick Dees didn’t aim for “Disco Duck” to rocket to fame. However, Stereogum reveals that five days before topping the charts in 1976, it landed Dees in hot water, leading to his firing due to a conflict of interest policy.
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Despite “Dis-Gorilla” not matching “Disco Duck”‘s success, Dees quickly bounced back. His former rival station hired him, allowing him the freedom to play “Disco Duck” to his heart’s content, marking a swift turnaround in his broadcasting career.