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Dizzy (Tommy Roe song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Dizzy'" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe; it became an international hit single in 1969. Instrumental backing was provided by the Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.
Co-written by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969, and was number one in Canada in March 1969.
It was subsequently recorded by such disparate artists as Boney M, Wreckless Eric, and Billy J. Kramer. A 1991 cover by Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Personnel
* Tommy Roe vocals
* Hal Blaine drums
* Joe Osborn bass
* Ben Benay guitar
* Michael Deasy guitar
* Don Randi piano (On AFM Contract)
* Jimmie Haskell string arrangement
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Vic Reeves version
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| type = single
| artist = Vic Reeves and the Wonder Stuff
| album = I Will Cure You
| B-side = "Oh! ... Mr Hairdresser"
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| recorded =
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| length = 3:18
| label =
* Sense
* Island
| writer =
* Tommy Roe
* Freddy Weller
| producer = Mick Glossop
| chronology = Vic Reeves
| prev_title = Born Free
| prev_year = 1991
| next_title = Abide with Me
| next_year = 1991
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}}
On October 14, 1991, a cover of "Dizzy" recorded by English comedian Vic Reeves and alternative rock band the Wonder Stuff was released in the United Kingdom, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and staying there for two weeks. It was a top-three hit in Australia, peaking at number three. "Dizzy" also charted in Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand. This version added another key change to the 11 that already exist (from F major to G major).
The music video features Reeves and the band performing on stage, with a row of washing machines and microwave ovens in the background instead of amplifiers (a visual pun on the well-known Whirlpool brand of washing machine). Vic's comedy partner Bob Mortimer appears in the background with Wonder Stuff frontman Miles Hunt, playing a tambourine and singing backing vocals.
Reeves and the band, together with Mortimer, performed the song on BBC's 'Top of the Pops' on 24 October 1991.
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References
Category:1968 songs
Category:1969 singles
Category:1991 singles
Category:ABC Records singles
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
Category:Cashbox number-one singles
Category:Island Records singles
Category:Songs written by Tommy Roe
Category:Songs written by Freddy Weller
Category:Tommy Roe songs
Category:UK Singles Chart number-one singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Mick Glossop
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