Peak
69
Weeks
8
Score
409
Chart Year
1977
A music video was produced for the song that revolves around a fictional courtroom trial. It features Eric Stewart as the defendant who is alleged to have committed a grand theft auto, and Graham Gouldman as the judge in a court. Stewart and Gouldman also play various other characters with Paul Burges, including members of the jury. The trial eventually ends with the conviction of the defendant, who is incarcerated. Personnel
Well good morning Judge, how are you today? I'm in trouble, please put me away A pretty thing took a shine to me I couldn't stop it so I let it be I couldn't stop it so I let it be I couldn't stop it so I let it be I couldn't stop it so I let it be He didn't do it, he wasn't there He didn't want it, he wouldn't dare Well good morning Judge, yes I'm back again I'm in trouble, so it's back to the pen I found a car but I couldn't pay I fell in love and I drove it away I fell in love and I drove it away I fell in love and I drove it away I fell in love and I drove it away He didn't do it, he wasn't there He didn't want it, he wouldn't dare I didn't do it, I wasn't there I didn't want it, I wouldn't dare Alcatraz is like a home sweet home I'm so wanted and I'm never alone San Quentin is the place to be I'm so happy I don't wanna be free So happy I don't wanna be free So happy I don't wanna be free So happy I don't wanna be free Yeah
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6, 1977 | 93 | 33 |
| 2 | Aug 13, 1977 | 89 | 37 |
| 3 | Aug 20, 1977 | 85 | 41 |
| 4 | Aug 27, 1977 | 78 | 48 |
| 5 | Sep 3, 1977 | 75 | 51 |
| 6 | Sep 10, 1977 | 71 | 55 |
| 7 | Sep 17, 1977 | 71 | 55 |
| 8 | Sep 24, 1977 | 69 | 57 |