"Oh La La La" (originally spelled as "O La La La" [1]) is a 1981 song by Belgian rock band TC Matic. Written by Arno Hintjens, Ferre Baelen and Rudy Cloet,[2] it appeared on their album TC Matic (1981) and was also released as a single, with "Dancing Thoughts" as the B-side. "Oh La La La" became a huge club hit, concert favorite and was always considered both the band as well as Arno Hintjens' signature song. [3][4] [5] [6]
| "Oh La La La" | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 1982 UK vinyl single cover | |
| Single by TC Matic | |
| from the album TC Matic | |
| B-side | "Dancing Thoughts" |
| Released | 1981 |
| Label | Parsley, Statik Records, EMI |
| Songwriter(s) | Arno Hintjens, Ferre Baelen, Rudy Cloet |
| Music video | |
| TC Matic - Oh La La La on YouTube | |
In 2012 the song was covered by Zita Swoon. [7]
Charts edit
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] | 20 |
References edit
- ^ "WWW.MUZIEKARCHIEF.BE | TC Matic: O la la la".
- ^ "WWW.MUZIEKARCHIEF.BE | Oh la la la".
- ^ Mercier, Jacques (2006). Belges en France. Lannoo Uitgeverij. p. 121. ISBN 9782873864781.
- ^ Gerardy, Denis (1987). Histoire du rock et de la chanson française. Editions Dricot. p. 138. ISBN 9782870950470.
- ^ "De 20 Onmisbaarste van Arno". 16 January 2007.
- ^ "T.C. Matic - the Belgian Pop & Rock Archives".
- ^ "WWW.MUZIEKARCHIEF.BE | Oh la la la".
- ^ "T.C. Matic – O la la la (c'est magnifique)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.