Tee hee. Good work, Henk!

I knew that Black Lace nicked the song from the foreign club scene at the time and translated the lyrics.

It's probably one of biggest guilty pleasures. Black Lace reminds me of all the 80s parties I went to.

Agadoo was not a hit at all over here in Canada, but nonetheless, I quite liked it ... cheese factor and all, so much in fact that I paid big bucks to get this CD ...

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The spoof version in 1986 known as 'The Chicken Song' by Spitting Image, was a hit here, but not a big hit.  It reached #90 in the Canadian Singles Charts. 

Both songs ('Agadoo' by Black Lace and 'The Chicken Song' by Spitting Image) failed to hit the U.S. charts

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I only know the Black Lack version.

That must have been a later CD, Jason. The band went through at least two or three changes during it's career. They were originally a four-piece band who entered the Eurovision song contest, leaving Colin Routh and Alan Barton to go it alone in 1981. Alan Barton died in 1995 from a motor accident but Black Lace still goes on with Colin Routh.


It is a later CD yes, but all of the songs are the original versions.  It's even got a medley of Boney M cover songs on it ;D

That must have been a later CD, Jason. The band went through at least two or three changes during it's career. They were originally a four-piece band who entered the Eurovision song contest, leaving Colin Routh and Alan Barton to go it alone in 1981. Alan Barton died in 1995 from a motor accident but Black Lace still goes on with Colin Routh.


Not that you're a fan or anything!  ;)

I prefer Superman myself

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Not that you're a fan or anything!  ;)

I prefer Superman myself


We all have our crosses to bear, Karen, lol.

Superman was another translation from a European dance song. The audience participation factor in Superman is what really makes it stand out in my opinion.

"Walk . . . Swim . . . Ski . . . Spray"  ;D

Tee hee. Good work, Henk!


Thanks Bobby! :)


I knew that Black Lace nicked the song from the foreign club scene at the time and translated the lyrics.


They didn't have to translate the song: there was already an English version by the Saragossa Band (note the years!). And maybe they nicked it from another band too, I don't know. Anyway - the lyrics are the same. So basically, Black Lace was just covering a cover version.

Thanks Bobby! :)

They didn't have to translate the song: there was already an English version by the Saragossa Band (note the years!). And maybe they nicked it from another band too, I don't know. Anyway - the lyrics are the same. So basically, Black Lace was just covering a cover version.


Blimey. I didn't know it was covered before Black Lace had a go at it. You learn something new everyday, eh?  :)

In Disco terms, Black Lace's Agadoo is described as a floor-emptier.

In Disco terms, Black Lace's Agadoo is described as a floor-emptier.


WHoever said this clearly didn't go to any parties with my family!

In Disco terms, Black Lace's Agadoo is described as a floor-emptier.


Quite often it's the only time the dance floor gets any action, lol.

In Disco terms, Black Lace's Agadoo is described as a floor-emptier.



WHoever said this clearly didn't go to any parties with my family!


I'll second that Karen. Like YMCA etc its ones of those songs that everyone jumps up and starts doing all the actions to.

Agadoo was not a hit at all over here in Canada


EDIT:  The Original 1974 version by Patrick Zabé inspired this commercial for Kellogg's Mini-Wheats.  Kinda makes you want to run out and buy a box ;D

EDIT:  The Original 1974 version by Patrick Zabé inspired this commercial for Kellogg's Mini-Wheats.  Kinda makes you want to run out and buy a box ;D

Sorry, I don't share your opinion. I would never buy the Mini Wheats from that commercial. :P

Sorry, I don't share your opinion. I would never buy the Mini Wheats from that commercial. :P


The jingle is catchy. The other day I was listening to Black Lace, and uncontrollably started singing "Mini Wheats Wheats Wheats" ;D

I remember the dance to Black Lace's version. The Conga was also a kids party favourite.

And talking of cheesey, let's not forget Chas n Dave's "Snooker Loopy".

I remember the dance to Black Lace's version. The Conga was also a kids party favourite.

And talking of cheesey, let's not forget Chas n Dave's "Snooker Loopy".
There were also dance movements to Black Lace's Superman (Gioca Jouer)

Oh, gosh!!! This song is supremely silly!  :o I think The Wiggles should record it... it would be a big hit with the under-six crowd!!!  ;D

I actually hadn't realized that Black Lace had so many hits.  It makes me laugh that 'Gang Bang' actually charted ;D

1979 - Mary Anne
1983 - Superman
1984 - Agadoo
1984 - Do the Conga
1985 - El Vino Collapso
1985 - I Speaka Da Lingo
1985 - Hokey Cokey
1986 - Viva La Mexico
1986 - Wig Wam Bam
1989 - I Am the Music Man
1990 - Gang Bang

1998 - Agadoo <re-chart>