Sweat (A La La La La Long)
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" | ||||
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Single by Inner Circle | ||||
from the album Bad to the Bone | ||||
Released | 10 July 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | Reggae fusion | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Ian Lewis, Roger Lewis, Touter Harvey | |||
Inner Circle singles chronology | ||||
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"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" on YouTube |
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" is a song by the Jamaican reggae fusion group Inner Circle. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from their album, Bad to the Bone.
The song achieved a great success particularly in Europe, where it was a top 10 hit in many countries, including Austria, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Norway and Sweden. It topped the charts in Switzerland and Germany for six and twelve weeks, respectively. It also reached number one in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Outside Europe, "Sweat" was a hit in Australia, reaching number two, and New Zealand, where it reached number one. It reached number three in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States. The song was also ranked number 94 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1993.
Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the track "clips along at a fun and swaying pace. Topping on the cake is a sing-along refrain and chorus that will be the soundtrack to a bright summer day."[1] Australian music channel Max placed "Sweat" at number 843 in their list of "1000 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2017.[2] New Strait Times said that "their pop-reggae may not be all that provocative or tough-edged, but it's supple and eminently hummable."[3] Andrew Love from Ocala Star-Banner noted the song as one of the "greats" on their Bad Boys album.[4]
Track listings
- CD maxi
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "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 version) — 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 remix) — 5:27
- "Sweat" (original version) — 3:46
- "Sweat" (JJ's ragga zone dub) — 4:16
- "Sweat" (DJ beats) — 2:30
Covers and adaptations
The popularity of the song has resulted in many covers and even parodies. The song in Malaysia spawned a parody song by Poe called "Alalalala Tuk (Jangan Saman)" (Please Officer, Don't Fine Me).[5]
A comedy group in Indonesia called Padhyangan Project parodied the song as "Seperti Melolong" (Like barking).
A cover of the song was released as a single in 2016 by Izzy Bizu.[6][7]
The winner of season 7 of the German music competition Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2010 Mehrzad Marashi had it as his debut release after his win. The release also featured Mark Medlock winner in the same show in season four in 2007.
Charts and sales
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Mehrzad Marashi and Mark Medlock version
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" | |
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Single by Mehrzad Marashi and Mark Medlock | |
Released | 2010 |
Recorded | 2010 |
Genre | Reggae fusion, pop |
Songwriter(s) | Ian Lewis, Roger Lewis |
Producer(s) | Dieter Bohlen |
In 2010, Mehrzad Marashi and Mark Medlock (both winners 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
- ^ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. July 3, 1993. p. 66. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ "1000 Greatest Songs Of All Time…". Max. 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Real blues from living masters". New Strait Times. December 2, 1992. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ "'Bad Boys' goes to reggae's roots". Ocala Star-Banner. July 23, 1993. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ "POE - Saman". Youtube. 1 March 2008.
- ^ https://play.google.com/music/preview/T7oufofzmvz6o3vh5gcujgddhky?play=1
- ^ https://music.apple.com/nz/album/sweat-a-la-la-la-la-long-single/1101784734
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ Canadian peak
- ^ "Top 10 Denmark" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. October 31, 1992. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Top 10 Greece" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ Irish Single Chart. Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved April 10, 2008.
- ^ "Hit Parade Italia - Indice per Interprete: I". Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Inner Circle" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)". VG-lista.
- ^ "Top 10 Portugal" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Inner Circle: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Inner Circle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Inner Circle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Inner Circle Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Inner Circle Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "SloTop50: Slovenian official singles weekly chart" (in Slovenian). SloTop50. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ 1992 Austrian Singles Chart. Austriancharts.at. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1992". Ultratop. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 1992" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Single top 100 over 1992" (pdf) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved April 14, 2010.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1992". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ 1992 Swiss Singles Chart. Hitparade.ch. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ 1993 Australian Singles Chart. Aria.com. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ "1993 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles – Jahrescharts 1993" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "End of Year Charts 1993". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1993". Archived from the original on 2006-11-10. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ^ Austrian certifications. Ifpi.at Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank ('Sweat')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ UK certifications. Bpi.co.uk. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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