The King Is Dead

"The King Is Dead" is a song written and originally recorded by Australian singer and songwriter Tony Cole. Produced by David McKay, it was part of Tony Cole's debut album If The Music Stops (1972). That year the song was also released as a single, with "Ruby" on the flip side. Background and commercial performance "The King Is Dead" was the second single released from Tony Cole's debut album If The Music Stops (1972). U.S. Billboard magazine picked the single for its "Radio Action and Pick Singles" section. The review was: Nevertheless, the song didn't chart either on U.S. Billboard's charts, or on the UK Singles Chart. Track listings 7" single 20th Century Records (1972, United States) A. "The King Is Dead" (2:52) B. "Ruby" (2:32)