Kirsty MacColl was a highly respected English singer-songwriter known for her work with The Pogues on the Christmas classic .
is a 1983 single by Kirsty MacColl that stands as a notable example of her witty, "teen ballad" style. Though it was only a minor UK hit at #82, it remains a cult favorite for its clever lyrics and MacColl's signature multi-layered vocals. Key Facts About "Terry" Kirsty Maccoll Terry
: Ullman did eventually release her own version, which reached #81 in the UK—pipping Kirsty's original by just one chart position. Key Facts About "Terry" : Ullman did eventually
: The lyrics describe the singer breaking up with a boyfriend by bragging about her new man, Terry, who is "as tough as Marlon Brando" and knows karate. : In Tracey Ullman's version, MacColl actually provided
: The video features actor and comedian Ade Edmondson (famed for The Young Ones ) as the rejected boyfriend who gets Kirsty back after "fighting off" his rival.
: In Tracey Ullman's version, MacColl actually provided the high-pitched "baby" vocals because Ullman couldn't hit the notes herself. Kirsty MacColl's Legacy
: MacColl originally wrote the song for Tracey Ullman to record. However, her label, Stiff Records , liked her demo so much they insisted she release it herself as part of an intended album of "teen ballads".
