Pinocchio (instrumental) explained

Pinocchio
Cover:Pinocchio_(Pin-Occhio).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Pin-Occhio
Album:Pinocchio Vai!!
B-Side:Remix
Released:1993
Recorded:1992–1993
Genre:Eurodance, electronic
Length:4:10
Label:Blow Up (Germany)
Flarenasch (France)
la-Pin-Production (Italy)
Blanco Y Negro (Spain)
Dino Music (Netherlands)
Producer:M. Biondi, M. Castelli, N. Savino
Next Title:Tu Tatuta Tuta Ta
Next Year:1993

"Pinocchio" is a 1972 instrumental composed by Fiorenzo Carpi for the soundtrack of Luigi Comencini's miniseries The Adventures of Pinocchio. In 1993, it was successfully covered by Eurodance music group Pin-Occhio which make it a number one hit in Belgium, and a top ten hit in Italy, France and the Netherlands. At the same time, it was also covered by Pepeto which was a top ten hit in Spain. In 2005, a massive hit was recorded by Pinocchio, an animated character, under the title "T'es pas cap Pinocchio".

Pin-Occhio version

It was the debut single of the band off the album Pinocchio Vai!! on which it appears in two versions : 'Colladi rave remix' and 'original version'. The song achieved success, particularly in France where it hit number ten on 29 May 1993 and remained in the top 50 for 25 weeks, and in Belgium (Wallonia) where it reached number one for three weeks, and remained in the top ten for 15 weeks.

Track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Pinocchio".[1]

CD single / Cassette / 7" single - France, Belgium
  • 12" maxi - Spain, Italy
  • CD maxi / Cassette - Germany
    12" maxi - Germany
    CD maxi - Netherlands
    12" maxi - Remixes - Italy

    Charts

    Weekly charts

    By Pin-Occhio
    Chart (1993)Peak
    position
    scope="row"
    Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[2] 1
    Europe (European Hot 100)[3] 25
    Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] 4
    scope="row"
    scope="row"
    By Pepeto

    Year-end charts

    Chart (1993)Position
    Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[6] 24
    Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 68
    Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 82
    Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 80

    Pinocchio versions

    T'es pas cap Pinocchio
    Cover:T'es_pas_cap_Pinocchio.jpg
    Type:single
    Artist:Pinocchio
    Album:Mon Alboum!
    B-Side:La chanson du Kazoo
    Length:3:15
    Label:Lavista, EMI Music
    Producer:Bruno Berrebi
    Next Title:Pinocchio en hiver (Kalinka)
    Next Year:2005

    Pinocchio, an animated character, recorded a cover of this song under the title "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" and added lyrics devoted to children. It was the lead single off the album Mon Alboum! and was a hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia), reaching number two in both regions. In France, it remained in the top 100 for 39 weeks and earned a Diamond sales certification. A German-language version of "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" was also created, called "Klick Klack". This version reached the top five in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

    Track listings

    CD single

    Digital download

    CD maxi – Germany

    Charts

    Weekly charts

    "T'es pas cap Pinocchio"

    "Klick Klack"

    Year-end charts

    "T'es pas cap Pinocchio"

    Chart (2005)Position
    Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12] 6
    Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[13] 22
    France (SNEP)[14] 4
    Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 81

    "Klick Klack"

    Chart (2006)Position
    Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 40
    Germany (Official German Charts)[17] 34
    Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 78

    Certifications

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Pin-Occhio — "Pinocchio" . 1992 . Discogs . 2009-07-10.
    2. Top 10 Singles in Europe. Music & Media. 10. 19. 8 May 1993. 24. 29800226. World Radio History . 24 September 2021.
    3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 10. 21. 22 May 1993. 27. 29800226. World Radio History . 24 September 2021.
    4. Top 10 Singles in Europe. Music & Media. 10. 5. 30 January 1993. 44. 29800226. World Radio History . 24 September 2021.
    5. Top 3 Singles in Europe. Music & Media. 9. 50. 12 December 1992. 22. 29800226. World Radio History . 24 September 2021.
    6. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1993. Ultratop. 2020-05-03.
    7. 1993 Year-End Sales Charts. Music & Media. 10. 51/52. 15. 18 December 1993. 24 September 2021. American Radio History.
    8. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1993. Dutch Top 40. 2020-05-03.
    9. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993. dutchcharts.nl. 2020-05-03.
    10. Hits of the World: Eurocharts. Billboard. 117. 39. 83. 24 September 2005.
    11. Hits of the World: Eurocharts. Billboard. 118. 6. 99. 11 February 2006.
    12. Web site: Rapports annuels 2005. Ultratop. fr. 23 December 2022.
    13. Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52. Billboard. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018142431/http://www.vnuemedia.com/bb/biz/images/pdf/YearEndEuropeanHot100.pdf. 18 October 2012. 23 December 2022.
    14. Web site: Tops de L'année Top Singles 2005. SNEP. fr. 23 December 2022.
    15. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2005. de. 23 December 2022.
    16. Web site: Jahreshitparade Singles 2006. de. 23 December 2022.
    17. Web site: Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 2006. GfK Entertainment. de. 23 December 2022.
    18. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2006. de. 23 December 2022.