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Gary Glitter did a cover version of "The Clapping Song" in 1972, on his debut album Glitter. The song returned to the charts when The Belle Stars covered the song in 1982, on their self-titled LP. [6] This version charted at number 11 in the UK, [2] and number 4 in Australia. It was the 33rd biggest selling single in Australia in 1983. [7]
The Belle Stars furthered this with "The Clapping Song" (their first top 20 hit), a remake of the 1965 Shirley Ellis hit, and then "Mockingbird", a hit for Inez and Charlie Foxx in 1963 and James Taylor and Carly Simon in 1974.
The Belle Stars is the only studio album by the all-female band of the same name released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). The band's eponymous debut album reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart. [2] The Belle Stars had some success with their single "Iko Iko", a cover of The Dixie Cups' 1965 hit.
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In 1982, the Belle Stars released three cover versions: "Iko Iko" by the Dixie Cups, "The Clapping Song" by Shirley Ellis, and "Mockingbird" by Inez & Charlie Foxx. Dave Robinson at Stiff Records, the band's record company, suggested that the band ought to perform covers to attract audiences, then after three covers write their own song, and it would be a hit.
After 21 Emmys, 51 pros, 394 Stars, 32 winners and thousands of iconic performances, Dancing with the Stars celebrates its milestone 500th episode on Tuesday with a night full of star-studded moments.
Disney released a brand-new clip ahead of the film's March release, and Emma Watson is live-action perfection as a sunny, singing Belle. Bonjour, Belle! Emma Watson sings classic 'Beauty and the ...
"The Clapping Song" The Belle Stars 6. "Our House" Madness 7. "She Blinded Me with Science" Thomas Dolby 8. "The Message" Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five 9. "Science Fiction" Divinyls 10. "Hooked on Hooks" Skyhooks