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Written and performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots, “DISCO DUCK®” became a nationwide hit in the United States by September 1976. It peaked at number one on October 16, 1976, and remained in the Top 10 for a total of 10 weeks. Initially released by Estelle Axton's Fretone label, "Disco Duck®" was acquired by RSO Records for national and international distribution. The runaway hit single sold over 4 million copies, and earned Dees a People's Choice Award for Favorite New Song in 1977.

For all its success, “DISCO DUCK®” was shunned by radio stations where Dees was living in Memphis, including WMPS-AM, the station Dees worked for at the time. Station management forbade Dees from playing the song on his own show and rival stations in the city refused to play it for fear of promoting the competition. When Dees talked about (but did not play) the song on his show one morning, his boss fired him citing conflict of interest.

After a brief mandatory hiatus, Dees was hired by station WHBQ-AM, WMPS's primary competition in Memphis….and was swiftly on his way to an unsurpassed career as not only entertainment’s #1 radio and broadcasting successes, but also to become one of the world’s most instantly recognized and respected voices on the planet.

“DISCO DUCK®” made an appearance in the film Saturday Night Fever and was also showcased in a deleted scene added back to the PG version of the film release. It was featured on “Jeopardy” with Alex Trebek, added to Hasbro’s TRIVIAL PURSUIT game, and remains one of the most iconic pop culture songs of all time.

Today “DISCO DUCK®” is available on all the major streaming music services, including RICK DEES HIT MUSIC. Add it to your music collection TODAY!