Pretty Belinda
"Pretty Belinda" | ||||
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Single by Chris Andrews | ||||
A-side | "Pretty Belinda" | |||
B-side | "Make No Mistake" | |||
Released | July 1969 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Chris Andrews | |||
Producer(s) | Lene Marlin | |||
Chris Andrews singles chronology | ||||
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"Pretty Belinda" is a song written and recorded by Chris Andrews, which he released as a single in July 1969.
Commercial success[]
The single did not enter the UK singles charts but it reached the No. 1 spot in Austria and peaked at No. 3 in Germany.[1] It was released in South Africa in December 1969, where it peaked at No. 1. Andrews's follow-up single Carole OK was less successful but also reached No. 1 in South Africa where it was released in April 1970. A 1970 Ola Håkansson recording, "Söta Belinda", was released as a single.[2] scoring a Svensktoppen hit for 11 weeks between 26 July-4 October 1970, peaking at position 3.[3]
In popular culture[]
The song was used as theme music for Filip och Fredrik's Swedish tv series 100 höjdare, aired from 2004 to 2008. That version was performed by accordionist Roland Cedermark.[4]
The same tune dominates a popular Afrikaans song titled "Ek en My Meisie".
Cover versions[]
- South African folk rock band Four Jacks and a Jill released a version of the song as a single in 1969.[5]
- Italian singer Gianni Morandi released in 1970 an Italian version of the song, "Bella Belinda", written by Franco Migliacci.
- German musician Tobee recorded with Chris Andrews a party remake of the Andrews' song in 2009, titled "Schlauchboot", with German and English text.[6]
- Slovenian singer Saša Lendero used the melody for her song "Mamma mia".[7]
Chart positions[]
Chart (1969–1970) | Peak position |
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Austria | 1[8] |
Netherlands | 8[9] |
Norway | 3[10] |
West Germany | 3 |
References[]
- ^ Steffen Hung. "Chris Andrews – Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Söta Belinda". Svensk mediedatabas. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Svensktoppen" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 1970. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Filip och Fredrik släpper skiva" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. 9 July 2004. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ Four Jacks and a Jill, "Pretty Belinda" single release Retrieved 11 May 2015
- ^ "Schlauchboot" by Tobee and Chris Andrews on YouTube Retrieved 9 March 2019
- ^ "Mamma Mia" by Saša Lendero on YouTube Retrieved 9 March 2019
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Dutchcharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Norwegiancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- 1969 songs
- 1969 singles
- Songs written by Chris Andrews (singer)
- Four Jacks and a Jill songs
- RCA Victor singles