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"'Loop di Love'" is a schlager pop song written by German musicians Dieter Dierks and Michael Schepior, based on the traditional Greek song "Dirlanda".

It was first recorded in 1971 by Rolf Steitz (born in Cologne, Germany, 7 January 1952) performing under the pseudonym Juan Basts. This version was a hit in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Basts also had a hit in Europe with "Holy Goly Girl", and later worked as a songwriter and as a member of the band Santiago and the duo Bogart.[http://www.oldiefans.net/musicdb.php?action=detail&id=27&sid=024d5f3a1498985ba4e4a3eacaf0d78f J. Bastos at Oldiefans.net] . Retrieved 7 January 2014

Cover versions



"Loop di Love" was then recorded by English musician and entrepreneur Jonathan King, who released it in August 1972 on his UK record label under the pseudonym Shag. King's vocals were treated electronically for the record, and it was arranged by Johnny Arthey.[http://www.45cat.com/record/uk7 "Loop di Love" by Shag at 45cat.com]. Retrieved 7 January 2014 The version by Shag reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The record was also released in the US, Australia, and in Europe.

Charts



In 2001, Austrian artist DJ tzi recorded a German language version of the song entitled "Loop Die Love", which can be found on his album 'Love, Peace & Vollgas'.

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Category:1971 singles

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