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Maids When You're Young Never Wed an Old Man

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B-side
  
"Quare Bungle Rye "

Format
  
7"

Length
  
3:45

Released
  
20 December 1967

Genre
  
Folk, Irish, pop

Label
  
Major Minor

"Maids When You're Young Never Wed An Old Man" is a single by the Dubliners released in December 1967. The song was seen to be offensive due to its sexualized themes and was banned by RTÉ and the BBC, resulting in its failing to make the UK top 40, instead peaking at No.43. It was the Dubliners' last hit single for over 20 years in the UK. The song also failed to make the top ten in Ireland, peaking at No.11.

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  • Maids When You're Young Never Wed An Old Man
  • Quare Bungle Rye
  • References

    Maids When You're Young Never Wed an Old Man Wikipedia