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Pretty Belinda
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Wikipedia article
"'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. 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 Hkansson recording, "Sta Belinda", was released as a single. scoring a Svensktoppen hit for 11 weeks between 26 July-4 October 1970, peaking at position 3.
In popular culture
The song was used as theme music for Filip och Fredrik's Swedish tv series '100 hjdare', aired from 2004 to 2008. That version was performed by accordionist Roland Cedermark.
The same tune dominates a popular Afrikaans song titled "Ek en My Meisie".
Cover versions
* South African folk rock band Four Jacks and a Jill released a version of the song as a single in 1969.[http://www.45cat.com/record/42160 Four Jacks and a Jill, "Pretty Belinda" single release] Retrieved 11 May 2015
* Italian singer Gianni Morandi released an Italian version of the song in 1970, "Belinda", with the lyrics written by Franco Migliacci.
* German musician Tobee recorded with Chris Andrews a party remake of the Andrews' song in 2009, titled "Schlauchboot", with German and English text.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvS0KyfWAY "Schlauchboot" by Tobee and Chris Andrews on YouTube] Retrieved 9 March 2019
* Slovenian singer Saa Lendero used the melody for her song "Mamma mia".[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxq-yZV4jHQ "Mamma Mia" by Saa Lendero on YouTube] Retrieved 9 March 2019
Chart positions
References
Category:1969 songs
Category:1969 singles
Category:Songs written by Chris Andrews (singer)
Category:Four Jacks and a Jill songs
Category:RCA Victor singles
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