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Wikipedia article
"'George (Disco Tango)'" is a song, originally released in English in 1977 by German female singer Pat Simon (born 1949) after a 5-year break in her career.
In the same year it was recorded in French (under the title "'Georges'") by Sylvie Vartan. Her version was included on her 1977 album 'Georges' and was also released as a single in the same year.
Background and writing
The original song was written by Thomas Strasser, Pat Simon and Colin Hall. It was adapted into French by and Michel Mallory.
The Sylvie Vartan recording was produced by Jacques Revaux.
Commercial performance
The Sylvie Vartan version reached at least the top 10 in France (according to the chart, courtesy of RTL Hit Parade, published in the "Hits of the World" section of the 21 January 1978 issue of U.S. 'Billboard').
Track listings
Pat Simon version
'7" single "George (Disco Tango) Part I + II"' (1977, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Netherlands, etc.): A. "George (Disco Tango) Part I" (3:18)
: B. "George (Disco Tango) Part II" (3:08)
Sylvie Vartan version (in French)
'7" single PB 8140' (France, Belgium, Portugal, etc.):A. "Georges" ("Georges Disco Tango") (3:25)
:: written by C. Hall, M. Mallory, P. Simon, P. Billon, T. Strasser
:B. "Arrete de rire" ("Sail On") (4:00)
:: written by J.M. Rivat, H. Warren
References
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