In 1999 his song "Beware of the Flowers 'Cause I'm Sure They're Gonna
Get You Yeah" came 7th in a BBC poll of the British public's favourite
song lyrics.
Twenty-five years after his first appearance in the UK charts, Otway's
second hit "Bunsen Burner" entered the UK chart at #9 on 6th October
2002.
He split up with Paula Yates, telling her it was the last chance she'd
get to date a rock star. She then went on to date Michael Hutchense.
Still gigging, playing small venues throughout the UK a couple
of nights a week.