Knocked It Off
| "Knocked It Off" | ||||
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| Single by BA Robertson | ||||
| from the album Initial Success | ||||
| B-side | "Sci Fi" | |||
| Released | October 1979 | |||
| Studio | Mayfair Studios, London | |||
| Genre | New wave | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
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| Producer(s) | Terry Britten | |||
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"Knocked It Off" is a song by Scottish musician BA Robertson, released in October 1979 as the third single from his debut album Initial Success. It became his second Top-Ten hit in the UK, peaking at number 8 on the Singles Chart. The song features a sarangi by Neil Sorrell. The title "Knocked It Off" means, in this context, to become a success somewhat unexpectedly. The lyrics criticise celebrity life, making references to pop and football fame.