Bloke (Chris Franklin song)

"Bloke" is a song performed by Australian comedian Chris Franklin, released as a parody of Meredith Brooks's song "Bitch" with the lyrics changed to reflect the stereotypical Australian male lifestyle. It debuted at number 15 on the Australian Singles Chart before eventually reaching the number-one spot and staying there for two weeks, becoming the 12th-highest-selling single of the year. It received a platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments of over 70,000. The song was later nominated for Best Comedy Release and Highest Selling Single at the ARIA Awards.

Awards and nominations

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 * Highest Selling Single
 * Best Comedy Release
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 * Best Comedy Release
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Track listing
Australian CD single
 * 1) "Bloke" – 3:50
 * 2) "Jack Off Australia" – 2:13

Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the Australian CD single liner notes.

Studio
 * Recorded at Espy Records (St Kilda, Victoria)

Personnel


 * Chris Franklin – vocals, lyrics, production
 * Meredith Brooks – music ("Bitch")
 * Shelly Peiken – music ("Bitch")
 * Gavin Charles – programming, arrangement, production
 * James Lomas – guitar, vocals


 * Fiona Lee – bass, vocals
 * Crib Point Football Club 2nd 18 Choir – additional backing vocals
 * James "Oysters" Kilpatrick – engineering, production
 * Rod Stead – cover artwork
 * Gavin Hansford – photography