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Jake the Peg

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Harris wore a long coat that came down to the knees, and apparently had three identical legs. He would walk around the stage putting his middle foot forward, and then his two side feet, and at times would also stand on his middle leg and stick both outer legs out. While he was moving around the
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The song was adapted in 1965 from a version performed by Frank Roosen (a Dutch performer from Vancouver, Canada). The original Dutch party skit was "(Ik ben) van der Steen".
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In a 2004 poll by Virgin Radio, Harris' version was voted the fourth-best Australian single of all time.
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Harris would perform the song with the aid of a theatrical prop leg.
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stage he sang the song, which told of his life with three legs.
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Index

Single
Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris
June Whitfield
Adam Hills
The Last Leg
"The Comedy Couch interview with Rolf Harris"
"Ik ben van der Steen"
"Van Der Steen Met Het Derde Been"
"Rolf track pegged in top ten"
Sydney Morning Herald
ISBN
9780867773705
June Whitfield
ISBN
9780593045824
"Why Ched Evans is not yet ready to be part of family entertainment"
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Rolf Harris
Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
Sun Arise
Waltzing Matilda
Ringo for President
Iko Iko
Jake the Peg
Two Little Boys
Mary's Boy Child
A Ram Sam Sam

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