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Dum Da Dum

"Dum Da Dum" is a song by Swedish recording artist Melodie MC (a.k.a. Kent Lövgren), released in 1993 by Sidelake Productions and Virgin as the third single from his debut album, Northland Wonderland (1993). The song is written by Lövgren, featuring female vocals by Mayomi (a.k.a. Pia Sjöberg). It contains a sample from "Feel That Beat" by 2 Static. "Dum Da Dum" was very successful on the singles charts in Europe and Australia, remaining the artist's biggest hit single. In 2009, a new version of the song was released.

"Dum Da Dum"
Single by Melodie MC
from the album Northland Wonderland
B-side"Remix"
Released1993
StudioSidelake Studios
GenreEurodance
Length4:26 (radio version)
Label
Songwriter(s)Melodie MC
Producer(s)Statikk
Melodie MC singles chronology
"Take Me Away"
(1992) 		"Dum Da Dum"
(1993) 		"I Wanna Dance"
(1993)
Music video
"Dum Da Dum" on YouTube

Chart performance

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"Dum Da Dum" was successful in both Europe and Australia, becoming a number-two hit in Greece, a number-three hit in Spain,[1][2] and a number-four hit in the Netherlands for two weeks.[3] In Finland and Australia, it was a top-5 hit.[4] It stayed for two weeks at number five on the Australian ARIA Top 50 singles chart and for 18 weeks within the chart. It was certified gold there. In Melodie MC's native Sweden, "Dum Da Dum" peaked at number seven on Sverigetopplistan on 28 July 1993, after entering at number 25 and staying inside the chart for 23 consecutive weeks.[5] Additionally, it was a top 20-hit in Belgium (18) and Denmark (16), as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where it peaked at number 13. It debuted on the chart at number 91 on 7 August 1993, after charting in Sweden.[6] The song did not chart on the UK Singles Chart, but reached number 74 on the UK Club Chart.[7] In North America, the song was a notable hit on the Canadian RPM Dance/Urban chart, peaking at number eight.[8]

Critical reception

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James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "commercial cornily rapped Swedish Euro-hit".[9]

Track listing

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  • 12", Sweden (1993)
  1. "Dum Da Dum" (Club Version) — 6:10
  2. "Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version) — 4:23
  3. "Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade) — 5:01
  • CD single, Europe (1993)
  1. "Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version) — 4:41
  2. "Dum Da Dum" (Club Version) — 6:15
  • CD maxi, Europe (1993)
  1. "Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version) — 4:41
  2. "Dum Da Dum" (Club Version) — 6:15
  3. "Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade) — 6:51
  4. "Feel Your Body Movin' 93" (Toms Transquality Mix) — 6:03

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Gilbey's Swedish Dance Music Awards > The Success Of '93" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 14. 2 April 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 3. 15 January 1994. p. 16. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 32. 7 August 1993. p. 15. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 11 December 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Dance/Urban - Volume 60, No. 1 Jul 25, 1994". RPM. 25 July 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  9. ^ Hamilton, James (18 December 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Melodie MC" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  13. ^ "Jaaroverzichten - Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  14. ^ "1994 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  15. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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