"Junk Food Junkie" is a 1975 novelty song by American singer-songwriter and radio host Larry Groce. It spent 15 weeks on the U.S. charts, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Groce's only song to chart. "Junk Food Junkie" spent two weeks at #31 in Canada, and it was also a minor hit on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is currently released on K-tel International.
Background The song tells the story of a man leading a double life: during the day he boasts of his natural diet lifestyle; however, at night, he indulges his secret addiction to junk food.
Chart history
Weekly charts Chart (1976)PeakpositionCanada RPM Adult Contemporary48Canada RPM Top Singles31U.S. Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - 9U.S. Billboard Easy Listening33U.S. Cash Box Top 10020
Year-end charts Chart (1976)RankUS Billboard Hot 100Musicoutfitters.com94
Popular culture The song was performed by Mackenzie Phillips and The Jacksons, on the June 23, 1976, episode of The Jacksons TV variety show.
See also List of 1970s one-hit wonders in the United States
References
External links Larry Groce "Junk Food Junkie" lyrics