Oh La La La (2 Eivissa song) explained

Oh La La La
Cover:2 eivissa-oh la la la s.jpg
Type:single
Artist:2 Eivissa
Album:Oh La La La
B-Side:Remix
Genre:Eurodance
Label:Club Tools
Producer:Team 33
Next Title:Open Your Eyes
Next Year:1998

"Oh La La La" is a song by German Eurodance group 2 Eivissa. It is produced by "Team 33" and was released on 6 June 1997, as their debut and lead single from the album of the same name.[1] The song is their most commercially successful single to date, topping the chart in Spain and peaking at number two in Italy. It also reached number 13 in the United Kingdom and number 19 in Ireland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Oh La La La" peaked at number 32 in October 1997. The song interpolates the hook and guitar riff from Crystal Waters' 1991 song "Gypsy Woman".[2]

In 2007, the song was reworked and released as "Hot Summer Night (Oh La La La)", by Spanish singer and DJ David Tavaré, which credited 2 Eivissa as featuring artists due to the usage of vocal samples. It was a smash hit across Europe, peaking at number two in France and Spain.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "this is good-time dance fodder with no lofty agenda. Instead, Euro-pop producers Team 33 has crafted a galloping bassline that make you want to twirl and sing along with the song's giddy chorus. Fun, fun, fun stuff".[3] Pan-European magazine Music & Media noted that "their fine production job makes the most of a strong hook and nagging chorus, reminiscent of Crystal Waters' Gypsy Woman"."[4] Alan Jones from Music Week described the song as "a high octane pop/house smash of maddening simplicity." He concluded, "Get used to it, for it's going to be a hit."[5]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Oh La La La" was directed by Camelot.[6]

Track listings

  1. "Oh La La La" (Radio Mix) - 3:35
  2. "Oh La La La" (Cool Summer Mix) - 3:38
  3. "Oh La La La" (Extended Version) - 4:58
  4. "Oh La La La" (Salinas Mix) - 5:11
  5. "Oh La La La" (Eivissa '97 Club Mix) - 6:19
  6. "Oh La La La" (S/M In Motion Remix) - 6:32

Charts

Chart (1997)Peak
position
Belgium Dance (Ultratop)[7] 20
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[8] 3
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 32
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[10] 24
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 19
Italy (Musica e dischi)[12] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 24
Netherlands (Single Top 100)30
Scotland (OCC)[14] 19
Spain (AFYVE)[15] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 13
UK Dance (OCC)[17] 8
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)10

Notes and References

  1. Flick. Larry. August 30, 1997. Billboard - August 30, 1997. Billboard. Billboard Publications Inc.. July 14, 2018. Larry Flick.
  2. http://www.whosampled.com/2-Eivissa/Oh-La-La-La/ 2 Eivissa, "Oh La La La"
  3. Larry. Flick. Single Reviews. Billboard magazine. 6 September 1997. 6 February 2020. 101. Larry Flick.
  4. Airborne. Music & Media. 6 September 1997. 17. 23 December 2019.
  5. Alan. Jones. Talking Music. Music Week. 30 August 1997. 10. 18 August 2022.
  6. Web site: 2 eivissa - ohlalala (viva tv). YouTube. 8 December 2018.
  7. Web site: Ultratop Dance 02/08/1997. ultratop.be. 17 May 2018.
  8. RPM Dance (Jan 12, 1998). RPM. 9 March 2018.
  9. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 18 October 1997. 22 June 2018.
  10. Web site: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (02.10.1997 - 09.10.1997). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. 6 February 2018. is.
  11. http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement Search for Irish peaks
  12. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "2 Eivissa".
  13. Web site: "Oh La La La", International peaks . Lescharts . French . 28 December 2009.
  14. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 6 June 2018.
  15. https://books.google.com/books?id=qA4EAAAAMBAJ&q=hits+of+the+world Billboard: Hits of the World, 19 July 1997
  16. https://www.officialcharts.com/ UK peak
  17. Web site: Official UK Dance Singles Chart (05 October 1997-11 October 1997). officialcharts.com. 12 February 2018.