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The lead track "[[Forever and Ever (Demis Roussos song)|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. |
The lead track "[[Forever and Ever (Demis Roussos song)|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. |
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{{certification Table Entry|type=album|region=New Zealand|artist=Demis Roussos|title=The Roussos Phenomenon|award=Platinum|id=2869|relyear=1976|accessdate=14 November 2019}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:11, 14 November 2019
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2014) |
| The Roussos Phenomenon | ||||
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
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The Roussos Phenomenon (or Excerpts from "The Roussos Phenomenon") is an EP by 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
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[2] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 328. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Demis Roussos – The Roussos Phenomenon". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 14 November 2019.[dead link]
External links
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