Taka takata
1972 single by Paco Paco
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"Taka takata" is a song originally recorded by Paco Paco, a Spanish singer living in Málaga, Spain.[1] The song was released as a single in 1972 and was a hit in Europe.[2]
| "Taka takata (La femme du Toréro)" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Joe Dassin | ||||
| from the album Joe | ||||
| Language | French | |||
| B-side | "Le Cheval de fer" | |||
| Released | October 1972 | |||
| Label | CBS Disques | |||
| Songwriters | Al Verlane French adaptation: Claude Lemesle, Richelle Dassin | |||
| Joe Dassin singles chronology | ||||
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In the same year the song was adapted into French under the title "Taka takata (La femme du Toréro)" by Claude Lemesle and Richelle Dassin.[3] and recorded by Joe Dassin,[1] who released it in 1972 on his album Joe and as a single.[4][5]
Background and writing
The original was written by Paco Paco (Francisco Ropero Gómez) and his father-in-law Belgian artist Al Verlane. The recording was produced by Biram.[2]
Commercial performance
The single "Taka takata" by Joe Dassin reached no. 1 in Finland[6][7][8] (according to the chart, courtesy of Intro, that U.S. Billboard published in its "Hits of the World" section), at least no. 9 in Greece in the international singles chart (courtesy of Hellenikos Vorras and Epikera),[9] and at least no. 4 in French Switzerland (chart courtesy of Radio Suisse Romande).[10]
A version by Frederik reached at least the top 3 in Finland.[6][7][8]
Track listings
Charts
- "Taka takata" by Paco Paco
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 10 |
- "Taka takata (La femme du Toréro)" by Joe Dassin