Clog Dance (song)
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Clog Dance was the first single released by Violinski
, and became their only charting single. It was written by band member John Marcangelo
, inspired by a shop in his town called Brew's which sold clogs.
Having became a favourite amongst various brass bands, it was used in the film Brassed Off
. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart
and also became a big hit in The Netherlands.
"Clog Dance" appeared on various compilation albums, including "Friends & Relatives
" and "Clog Dance: The Very Best of Violinski
", the latter including an alternative 'rock' version.
Violinski
Violinski is a rock band formed in 1977 by Electric Light Orchestra member Mik Kaminski on violins, and former member Mike de Albuquerque on guitar and vocals; plus Barry Dunnery , John Hodgson , Paul Mann, John Marcangelo and Iain Whitmore...
, and became their only charting single. It was written by band member John Marcangelo
John Marcangelo
John Marcangelo is an English pianist, drummer and composer of folk-rock music.-Early life:He comes from The Valley in Whitehaven in Cumberland. He went to on Coach Road in Whitehaven. He is the son of an Italian barber...
, inspired by a shop in his town called Brew's which sold clogs.
Having became a favourite amongst various brass bands, it was used in the film Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Brassed Off is a 1996 British film written and directed by Mark Herman. The film, a British-American co-production made between Channel Four Films, Miramax Films and Prominent Films, is about the troubles faced by a colliery brass band, following the closure of their pit...
. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and also became a big hit in The Netherlands.
"Clog Dance" appeared on various compilation albums, including "Friends & Relatives
Friends & Relatives
Friends & Relatives is a compilation album released by Eagle Records in 1999.Featuring various artists that have a common linkage or former members of Brumbeat bands notably Electric Light Orchestra, The Move and Wizzard.-Track listing:...
" and "Clog Dance: The Very Best of Violinski
Clog Dance: The Very Best of Violinski
Clog Dance: The Very Best of Violinski is a compilation album by Violinski. It marked the first time a lot of Violinski's songs had appeared on CD, the reason being that their original master tapes had been missing for over 20 years and had only just been discovered in an unmarked London tape...
", the latter including an alternative 'rock' version.