10cc - Dreadlock Holiday 1978 2 Instant

is the most successful single from 10cc's 1978 album Bloody Tourists . Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, it became the band's third and final UK #1 hit. Key Facts

: The track was sampled in the 2002 dance hit "Luv Da Sunshine" by Intenso Project . 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday 1978 2

: Due to its lyrics, it has long been used as the theme music for cricket broadcasts in the UK on Sky Sports. is the most successful single from 10cc's 1978

: The lyrics are based on real-life experiences Eric Stewart and Justin Hayward (of The Moody Blues) had in Barbados, as well as a similar encounter Graham Gouldman had in Jamaica. : Due to its lyrics, it has long

: The song was released in July 1978 and reached #1 in the UK and Belgium, while peaking at #2 in Australia.

: The song features in a scene where a college DJ mixes the track during a party.