Retro Irish Top Ten 1972: Waterford’s Gilbert O’Sullivan scores first of his three number ones

Ireland’s Top Ten Singles Chart, July 20, 1972

1 Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day Gilbert O’Sullivan

2 Sylvia’s Mother Dr Hook & The Medicine Show

3 Puppy Love Donny Osmond

4 Circles The New Seekers

5 Vincent Don McLean

6 Take Me Back ‘Ome Slade

7 Ned Kelly Murphy & The Swallows

8 A Thing Called Love Johnny Cash

9 The Ireland Of Tomorrow Denis Bowler & The Sun Valley Boys

10 Sister Jane New World

Waterford-born Gilbert O’Sullivan was at the peak of his commercial success in 1972 and 1973. “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” was one of six singles released between February 1972 and November ‘73, five of which reached the top ten in the UK.

“Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” was the first of three number ones for Gilbert O’Sullivan in...