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"'''Sweat (A La La La La Long)'''" is a [[1992 in music|1992]] song recorded by the band [[Inner Circle (reggae band)|Inner Circle]]. |
"'''Sweat (A La La La La Long)'''" is a [[1992 in music|1992]] song recorded by the band [[Inner Circle (reggae band)|Inner Circle]]. |
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The song achieved a great success particularly in [[Europe]], where it was a top ten hit in many countries, including Austria, Ireland, Norway and Sweden. It topped the charts of Switzerland and Germany respectively for six and twelve weeks. It was also a hit in Australia and New Zealand where it reached #2 and #1. It reached #3 in the [[United Kingdom]] and #16 in the [[United States]]. The song was also ranked #94 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 1993]]. |
The song achieved a great success particularly in [[Europe]], where it was a top ten hit in many countries, including Austria, Ireland, Norway and Sweden. It topped the charts of Switzerland and Germany respectively for six and twelve weeks. It was also a hit in Australia and New Zealand where it reached #2 and #1. It reached #3 in the [[United Kingdom]] and #16 in the [[United States]]. The song was also ranked #94 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 1993]].The song as quoted by Ian Lewis is about meeting a nice girl then raping her anally as referenced in the line "Looking in your big brown eye".<ref>http://innercircle-reggae.com/</ref>. |
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==Track listings== |
==Track listings== |
Revision as of 07:40, 11 May 2011
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"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" is a 1992 song recorded by the band Inner Circle.
The song achieved a great success particularly in Europe, where it was a top ten hit in many countries, including Austria, Ireland, Norway and Sweden. It topped the charts of Switzerland and Germany respectively for six and twelve weeks. It was also a hit in Australia and New Zealand where it reached #2 and #1. It reached #3 in the United Kingdom and #16 in the United States. The song was also ranked #94 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1993.The song as quoted by Ian Lewis is about meeting a nice girl then raping her anally as referenced in the line "Looking in your big brown eye".[1].
Track listings
- CD maxi
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:49
- "Sweat" (sweatbox construction) — 7:56
- "Sweat" (circle zone dub mix) — 5:14
- "Bad Boys" (original mix) — 3:51
- 12" maxi
- Europe
- "Sweat" (swemix remix) — 5:35
- "Sweat" (sweatbox construction) — 7:51
- "Sweat" (circle zone dub mix) — 5:09
- U.S.
- "Sweat" (Don T's dancehall version) — 3:54
- "Sweat" (JJ's glamarama remix) — 5:27
- "Sweat" (Don T's dub version) — 3:53
- "Sweat" (Dave Morales def mix) — 4:53
- "Sweat" (Dave's def raggamuffin dub) — 4:07
- "Sweat" (original mix) — 3:46
- 7" single
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "Bad Boys" (original mix) — 3:50
- Cassette
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "Bad Boys" (original mix) — 3:50
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "Bad Boys" (original mix) — 3:50
- CD maxi - Remixes
- "Sweat" (swemix edit) — 4:20
- "Sweat" (JJ's glamarama dancehall remix) — 5:27
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "Sweat" (JJ's ragga zone dub) — 4:16
- "Sweat" (DJ beats) — 2:30
In popular culture
This song is featured on DANCE! Online, a multiplayer online casual rhythm game.
The song is often erroneously attributed to Bob Marley or UB40.
Charts and sales
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End of year charts
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Chart successions
Mehrzad Marashi and Mark Medlock version
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In 2010, Mehrzad Marashi and Mark Medlock (both winner of Deutschland sucht den Superstar) released a joint cover version.
The song was a big success in Europe topping at number two in Germany, number seven in Austria and number 16 in Switzerland.
Peak positions
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ http://innercircle-reggae.com/
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Sweat (A La La La La Long)", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved April 10, 2008)
- ^ a b "Single top 100 over 1992" (pdf) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ^ Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie (Retrieved April 10, 2008)
- ^ UK Singles Chart Chartstats.com (Retrieved April 10, 2008)
- ^ a b c d Billboard Allmusic.com (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ 1992 Austrian Singles Chart Austriancharts.at (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ 1992 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ 1993 Australian Singles Chart aria.com (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1993". Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ^ Austrian certifications ifpi.at (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ Template:Cite gold platin
- ^ UK certifications Bpi.co.uk (Retrieved September 18, 2008)
- ^ http://www.viva.tv/charts/viva-single-jahrescharts-2010-2010-212/?start=80