Pretty Belinda
| "Pretty Belinda" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Chris Andrews | ||||
| A-side | "Pretty Belinda" | |||
| B-side | "Make No Mistake" | |||
| Released | 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 Fredriks 100 höjdare, airing between 2004-2008. That version was performed by accordionist Roland Cedermark.[4]
The same tune dominates a popular Afrikaans song titled "Ek en My Meisie".
Cover versions
- Four Jacks and a Jill released a version of the song as a single in South Africa in 1969.[5]
- Tobee and Chris Andrews recorded "Schlauchboot" as a "Party Remake" with German and English vocals. [6]
- Saša Lendero used the melody for her song "Mamma mia". [7]
Chart trajectories
| Chart (1969-1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1[8] |
| Netherlands | 8[9] |
| Norway | 3[10] |
| West Germany | 3 |
References
- ^ Steffen Hung. "Chris Andrews - Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- ^ "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 May 11, 2015
- ^ "Schlauchboot" by Tobee and Chris Andrews on YouTube Retrieved March 9, 2019
- ^ "Mamma Mia" by Saša Lendero on YouTube Retrieved March 9, 2019
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Austriancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Dutchcharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Pretty Belinda". Norwegiancharts. Retrieved 2 June 2011.