Reg Reagan

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Reg Reagan is a fictional character created by Australian rugby league player, Matthew Johns. His signature outfit is a false Horseshoe Moustache, A pillow stuffed in his singlet to resemble a beer gut and a shirt displaying his catchphrase "Bring back the biff" Referring to a semi satirical desire for fights in the sport.

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In 2004, Reagan, released "Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again?" a song to the tune of the Angels' 1977 hit "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?".

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertifiations
AUS
[1]
"Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again?"
(with The Knucklemen)
200411

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2004 "Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again?" Best Comedy Release Nominated [3]

Local Shenanigans

The Cessnock Wikipedia article was subject to vandalism listing "the illusive Reg Reagan" as a Notable Local.

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References

  1. "Reg Reagan – Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  3. "ARIA Awards Best Comedy Release". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 17 April 2022.