What is the original song for The Wiggles' "New South Wales Blues song"?

Question

I heard an old tune on the radio but can't remember what it is, it's driving me crazy. I think it's an 80's ska song but not 100% sure.

It is the original song to this one covered by the Wiggles, the New South Wales Blues song.

Answer 1

The song you are thinking of is "Tom Hark" by The Piranhas from 1980. Which is itself a cover of an original song from 1958 by Jack Lerole, according to Wikipedia.