Errol (song)

"Errol" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Australian Crawl, released in 1981 as the second single from their debut album, The Boys Light Up. The song was written by James Reyne and Guy McDonough, and is a fictionalized account of the life and death of actor Errol Flynn.

The lyrics tell a romanticized and somewhat satirical story of Flynn's rise to fame, his flamboyant lifestyle, and his eventual decline and death. The song paints a picture of Flynn as a charismatic but ultimately tragic figure, hinting at the dark side of his public persona.

"Errol" became a commercial success for Australian Crawl, reaching the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart Top 20. It is considered one of the band's signature songs and remains a popular track on Australian radio. The song helped to solidify Australian Crawl's place in Australian rock music history.