"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".
"Pinocchio" | ||||
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Single by Pin-Occhio | ||||
from the 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) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Fiorenzo Carpi | |||
Producer(s) | M. Biondi, M. Castelli, N. Savino | |||
Pin-Occhio singles chronology | ||||
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Pin-Occhio version
editIt 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,[1] and in Belgium (Wallonia) where it reached number one for three weeks,[2] and remained in the top ten for 15 weeks.
Track listings
editThese are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Pinocchio".[3]
- CD single / Cassette / 7" single - France, Belgium
- 12" maxi - Spain, Italy
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pinocchio" (legno mix) | 4:10 |
2. | "Pinocchio" (fabia mix) | 3:55 |
- CD maxi / Cassette - Germany
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pinocchio" (legno mix) | 3:11 |
2. | "Pinocchio" (fabia mix) | 3:57 |
3. | "Pinocchio" (collodi rave mix) | 4:24 |
4. | "Pinocchio" (mastro ciliegia mix) | 2:55 |
5. | "Pinocchio" (lucignolo version) | 4:12 |
6. | "Techno Colour" | 3:01 |
- 12" maxi - Germany
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pinocchio" (collodi rave mix) | 4:24 |
2. | "Pinocchio" (lucignolo version) | 4:12 |
3. | "Pinocchio" (legno mix) | 3:11 |
4. | "Pinocchio" (fabia mix) | 3:57 |
- CD maxi - Netherlands
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pinocchio" (legno mix) | 4:10 |
2. | "Pinocchio" (fabia mix) | 3:55 |
3. | "Techno Colour" | 3:30 |
4. | "Pinocchio" (collodi rave mix) | 4:20 |
5. | "Pinocchio" (mastro ciliegia mix) | 3:00 |
- 12" maxi - Remixes - Italy
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pinocchio" (collodi rave mix) | 4:20 |
2. | "Pinocchio" (mastro ciliegia mix) | 3:00 |
3. | "Pinocchio" (lucignolo version) | 4:10 |
4. | "Techno Colour" | 3:30 |
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Pinocchio versions
edit"T'es pas cap Pinocchio" | ||||
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Single by Pinocchio | ||||
from the album Mon Alboum! | ||||
B-side | "La chanson du Kazoo" | |||
Released | 3 July 2005[15] | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | Lavista, EMI Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bruno Berrebi, Fiorenzo Carpi, Thierry Sforza | |||
Producer(s) | Bruno Berrebi | |||
Pinocchio singles chronology | ||||
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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
editCD single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (radio edit) | 3:15 |
2. | "La chanson du Kazoo" | 3:22 |
3. | "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (music video) | 3:20 |
Digital download
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (radio edit) | 3:15 |
CD maxi – Germany
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Klick Klack" | 3:15 |
2. | "Lo fai o no Pinocchio" (Italienische Version) | 3:15 |
3. | "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (Französische Version) | 3:15 |
4. | "La chanson du Kazoo" | 3:21 |
5. | "Klick Klack" (Videoclip) | 3:15 |
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit"T'es pas cap Pinocchio"
"Klick Klack"
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Year-end chartsedit"T'es pas cap Pinocchio"
"Klick Klack"
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[31] | Gold | 25,000* |
France (SNEP)[15] | Diamond | 500,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ "Pin-occhio – Pinocchio" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 21. 22 May 1993. p. 27. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Top 10 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 5. 30 January 1993. p. 44. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 1993" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ "Pin-occhio – Pinocchio" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ "Pepeto – Pinocchio" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Top 3 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 50. 12 December 1992. p. 22. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1993". Ultratop. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ "1993 Year-End Sales Charts" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 51/52. 18 December 1993. p. 15. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via American Radio History.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1993". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ a b "French single certifications – Pinocchio – T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Pinocchio – T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Hits of the World: Eurocharts". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 39. 24 September 2005. p. 83.
- ^ "Pinocchio – T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Pinocchio – T'es pas cap Pinocchio". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Pinocchio – Klick Klack" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Hits of the World: Eurocharts". Billboard. Vol. 118, no. 6. 11 February 2006. p. 99.
- ^ "Pinocchio – Klick Klack" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Pinocchio – Klick Klack". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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- ^ "Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52" (PDF). Billboard. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Tops de L'année | Top Singles 2005" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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