Pretty Belinda

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"Pretty Belinda"
Single by Chris Andrews
A-side"Pretty Belinda"
B-side"Make No Mistake"
ReleasedJuly 1969
Songwriter(s)Chris Andrews
Producer(s)Lene Marlin
Chris Andrews singles chronology
"Stop That Girl"
(1966) 		"Pretty Belinda"
(1969) 		"Carole OK"
(1970)

"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
Austria 1[8]
Netherlands 8[9]
Norway 3[10]
West Germany 3

References[]

  1. ^ Steffen Hung. "Chris Andrews – Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Söta Belinda". Svensk mediedatabas. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Svensktoppen" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 1970. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Filip och Fredrik släpper skiva" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. 9 July 2004. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  5. ^ Four Jacks and a Jill, "Pretty Belinda" single release Retrieved 11 May 2015
  6. ^ "Schlauchboot" by Tobee and Chris Andrews on YouTube Retrieved 9 March 2019
  7. ^ "Mamma Mia" by Saša Lendero on YouTube Retrieved 9 March 2019
  8. ^ "Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  9. ^ "Pretty Belinda". Dutchcharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Pretty Belinda". Norwegiancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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