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'''''The Roussos Phenomenon EP''''' is a popular [[Extended play|EP]] by [[Demis Roussos]].
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| prev_title = [[Die Nacht und der Wein]]
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| next_title = [[Kyrila – Insel der Träume]]
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'''''The Roussos Phenomenon''''' (or '''''Excerpts from "The Roussos Phenomenon"''''') is an [[Extended play|EP]] by Greek musician [[Demis Roussos]].


The only number one hit in the [[UK Singles Chart]] for Demis Roussos, spending a single week at the top of the charts in July 1976,<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
It was the only number one hit in the [[UK Singles Chart]] for Demis Roussos, spending a single week at the top of the charts in July 1976,<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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| page= 328}}</ref> and the sole EP to reach the top of the charts that decade.
| page= 328}}</ref> and the sole EP to reach the top of the charts that decade.


The EP's track listing included "[[Forever and Ever (Demis Roussos song)|Forever and Ever]]", "So Dreamy", and "[[My Friend the Wind]]" written by Stelios Vlavianos and Robert Costandinos; plus "Sing an Ode to Love" written by [[Stelios Vlavianos]], [[Charalampe Chalkitis]] and [[Robert Costandinos]]. The EP was [[record producer|produced]] by Roussos.
The EP's track listing included "[[Forever and Ever (Demis Roussos song)|Forever and Ever]]", "So Dreamy", and "[[My Friend the Wind]]" written by [[Stélios Vlavianós]] and Robert Costandinos, as well as "Sing an Ode to Love" written by Stélios Vlavianós, [[Charalampe Chalkitis]] and [[Alec_R._Costandinos|Robert Costandinos]]. The EP was [[record producer|produced]] by Roussos.


The lead track "[[Forever and Ever (Demis Roussos song)|Forever and Ever]]" was later spoofed by [[Kenny Everett]] on his television show.
The lead track "Forever and Ever" was later spoofed by [[Kenny Everett]] on his television show. It was recorded and released as a single by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1975.


==Certifications and sales==
Recorded and released as a single by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1975.
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{{certification Table Entry|type=album|region=Australia|artist=Demis Roussos|title=Forever And Ever|nocert=true|salesamount=220,000|relyear=1976|salesref=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1979/Billboard%201979-11-17.pdf|title=Polydor Markets MOR in Style|publisher=Billboard|page=69|date=17 November 1979|via=American Radio History|accessdate=26 November 2019}}</ref>}}
{{certification Table Entry|type=album|region=New Zealand|artist=Demis Roussos|title=The Roussos Phenomenon|award=Platinum|id=1979-11-30|source=newchart|access-date=2024-11-20|relyear=1976}}
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/1975_1979.htm UK charts 1975-1979]
* [http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/1975_1979.htm UK charts 1975-1979]

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| after = "[[Don't Go Breaking My Heart]]" by [[Elton John]] and [[Kiki Dee]]
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 20 November 2024

The Roussos Phenomenon
EP by
Demis Roussos
Released1976 (1976)
LabelPhilips
Demis Roussos chronology
Die Nacht und der Wein
(1976) 		The Roussos Phenomenon
(1976) 		Kyrila – Insel der Träume
(1977)

The Roussos Phenomenon (or Excerpts from "The Roussos Phenomenon") is an EP by Greek musician Demis Roussos.

It was the only number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for Demis Roussos, spending a single week at the top of the charts in July 1976,[1] and the sole EP to reach the top of the charts that decade.

The EP's track listing included "Forever and Ever", "So Dreamy", and "My Friend the Wind" written by Stélios Vlavianós and Robert Costandinos, as well as "Sing an Ode to Love" written by Stélios Vlavianós, Charalampe Chalkitis and Robert Costandinos. The EP was produced by Roussos.

The lead track "Forever and Ever" was later spoofed by Kenny Everett on his television show. It was recorded and released as a single by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1975.

Certifications and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia — 220,000[2]
New Zealand (RMNZ)[3] Platinum 15,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 328. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ "Polydor Markets MOR in Style" (PDF). Billboard. 17 November 1979. p. 69. Retrieved 26 November 2019 – via American Radio History.
  3. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Demis Roussos – The Roussos Phenomenon". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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