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"'''Girl Like Me'''" is the nineteenth single by Dutch girl group [[Luv']], released in early 1990 by the labels Toco/Beaver Records/Alfa International. It appears on their |
"'''Girl Like Me'''" is the nineteenth single by Dutch girl group [[Luv']], released in early 1990 by the labels Toco/Beaver Records/Alfa International. It appears on their 1998 [[Extended play|EP]] ''For You''. The song was only released in [[Japan]] as a single, especially for [[discothèque|discos]] and [[Nightclub|clubs]], where it was marketed as a [[Eurobeat]] track. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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During Luv's heyday ( |
During Luv's heyday (1970–1981), the female pop act failed in its attempt to get a hit record in Japan, whereas it dominated the music charts in a large part of [[Continental Europe]], [[South Africa]] and [[Mexico]]. In 1980, the trio planned to take part in the [[Yamaha Music Festival]] but cancelled its participation to this competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://home.scarlet.be/~peterg3/Continents%26Countries.htm#Netherlands |title=Details about Dutch entries at the Yamaha Music Festival and Luv' cancellation |access-date=2019-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305080550/http://home.scarlet.be/~peterg3/Continents%26Countries.htm#Netherlands |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It prevented indeed Luv' from reaching the mainstream Asian music market. |
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A decade later, as the Dutch |
A decade later, as the Dutch guitar formation made its comeback with a different cast, it tried to promote new material (produced by [[Nigel Wright (record producer)|Nigel Wright]]) through the network of discos and clubs in the Asian archipelago. That's why, Luv's record company decided to release the song "Girl Like Me" as a Maxi single, hoping to have a club hit and later a mainstream chart topper. It was promoted as a [[Eurobeat]] song (this style of music was very popular back then in [[Japan]]). It also was included on Japanese Various Artists Eurobeat.<ref>[http://homepage1.nifty.com/eurobeat/cd_list/series/that%27s_almanac.htm CD list of compilation "That's EUROBEAT ALMANAC 1986-1991"]</ref> However, this strategy to adapt the Japanese market didn't succeed. Nowadays, this single is a rare collector item among Luv's fans. |
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The music arrangements of this song were inspired by those of the hits composed by [[Stock Aitken Waterman]], the successful British producers in the late 1980s. |
The music arrangements of this song were inspired by those of the hits composed by [[Stock Aitken Waterman]], the successful British producers in the late 1980s. |
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* '''7-inch single''' |
* '''7-inch single''' |
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#"Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4:12 |
#"Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4:12 |
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#"No Cure No Pay" – 3: |
#"No Cure No Pay" – 3:37 |
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* '''CD single and 12-inch single''' |
* '''CD single and 12-inch single''' |
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#"Girl Like Me" (extended version) |
#"Girl Like Me" (extended version) |
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#"Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4: |
#"Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4:18 |
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#"No Cure No Pay" – 3: |
#"No Cure No Pay" – 3:32 |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 05:54, 19 September 2024
| "Girl Like Me" | ||||
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| Single by Luv' | ||||
| from the album For You | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Toco/Beaver/Alfa International | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nigel Stock | |||
| Producer(s) | Nigel Wright | |||
| Luv' singles chronology | ||||
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"Girl Like Me" is the nineteenth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1990 by the labels Toco/Beaver Records/Alfa International. It appears on their 1998 EP For You. The song was only released in Japan as a single, especially for discos and clubs, where it was marketed as a Eurobeat track.
Background
During Luv's heyday (1970–1981), the female pop act failed in its attempt to get a hit record in Japan, whereas it dominated the music charts in a large part of Continental Europe, South Africa and Mexico. In 1980, the trio planned to take part in the Yamaha Music Festival but cancelled its participation to this competition.[1] It prevented indeed Luv' from reaching the mainstream Asian music market.
A decade later, as the Dutch guitar formation made its comeback with a different cast, it tried to promote new material (produced by Nigel Wright) through the network of discos and clubs in the Asian archipelago. That's why, Luv's record company decided to release the song "Girl Like Me" as a Maxi single, hoping to have a club hit and later a mainstream chart topper. It was promoted as a Eurobeat song (this style of music was very popular back then in Japan). It also was included on Japanese Various Artists Eurobeat.[2] However, this strategy to adapt the Japanese market didn't succeed. Nowadays, this single is a rare collector item among Luv's fans.
The music arrangements of this song were inspired by those of the hits composed by Stock Aitken Waterman, the successful British producers in the late 1980s.
Formats and track listings
- 7-inch single
- "Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4:12
- "No Cure No Pay" – 3:37
- CD single and 12-inch single
- "Girl Like Me" (extended version)
- "Girl Like Me" (single version) – 4:18
- "No Cure No Pay" – 3:32
References
- ^ "Details about Dutch entries at the Yamaha Music Festival and Luv' cancellation". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
- ^ CD list of compilation "That's EUROBEAT ALMANAC 1986-1991"