Luv's great career move: transfer to CNR/Carrere Records
After a succession of hit songs, Luv's ninth single entitled "Ooh, Yes I Do" entered the Dutch Top 40 forty years ago on November 10th, 1979. It later became popular in Europe (especially in Benelux, Denmark, Germany, Austria and France). Luv' even received a gold record for the Spanish version of this single ("Si, Que Si") in Mexico. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, here's the story of this classic pop song.
History
History
In the summer of 1979, Luv's producer Hans van Hemert decided to leave Philips/Phonogram Records (the company which had released the group's records for two years). Van Hemert was not satisfied by the way the label promoted the girls abroad though they had big export hits (such as "You're the Greatest Lover", "Trojan Horse" and "Casanova"). Prior to that, the Luv' trio, Van Hemert and his partner (Piet Souer), as well as their manager Pim ter Linde, formed a limited company (InterLUV) to control every aspect of their career.
On October 7th, 1979, the ladies and their team signed a 750.000 Dutch guilder deal with CNR/Carrere Records (see Chapter III of Luv's biography). This contract was considered as "the show business transfer of the year" by Holland's most successful newspaper De Telegraaf.
De Telegraaf, October 8th, 1979
Luv's first single released by CNR/Carrere in late October 1979 was "Ooh, Yes I Do", a track written and produced by Van Hemert. The song used a melody highly inspired by the flute theme of ABBA's Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).
Behind Luv's back and without their consent, their former label Phonogram put out "Who Do You Wanna Be" (a track from their debut LP "With Luv'") as a single at the same time. Moreover, the pop trio had to face competition with other Dutch girl groups (especially Dolly Dots and Babe). Fortunately, the Luv' girls were more popular than their rivals on the international marketplace.
Ooh, Yes I Do became an instant hit in Benelux, German-speaking countries and Denmark.
In the Spring of 1980, the single even was a Top 10 hit in France where it sold 200.000 copies (see my article posted on January 27th, 2019). Unlike some territories, the land of cuisine, wine and haute couture was a difficult market for Luv'.
When it was announced that Ooh, Yes I Do entered the French Top 10, Marga Scheide had a party to celebrate this good news. Patty Brard and José Hoebee were not present but Dutch media tycoon John de Mol (who was romantically involved with Marga) was there.
Luv' recorded a Spanish version of the single (Si, Que Si) for the Latin American market and conquered a new territory: Mexico. In May 1980, the singers and their crew flew by Concorde to Mexico City.
Si, Que Si was released by Discos Musart in Zapata's country. Luv' took part in a press conference, in the taping of a couple of TV programs, radio interviews and photoshoots. Moreover, a special party was organized. The girls received a gold record for "Si, Que Si".
Behind Luv's back and without their consent, their former label Phonogram put out "Who Do You Wanna Be" (a track from their debut LP "With Luv'") as a single at the same time. Moreover, the pop trio had to face competition with other Dutch girl groups (especially Dolly Dots and Babe). Fortunately, the Luv' girls were more popular than their rivals on the international marketplace.
Hitkrant - November 1st, 1979: Luv' talking with Babe. Ooh, Yes Do by Luv' and Wonderboy by Babe came out simultaneously!
Ooh, Yes I Do became an instant hit in Benelux, German-speaking countries and Denmark.
Luv' on Musikladen (1979)
In the Spring of 1980, the single even was a Top 10 hit in France where it sold 200.000 copies (see my article posted on January 27th, 2019). Unlike some territories, the land of cuisine, wine and haute couture was a difficult market for Luv'.
When it was announced that Ooh, Yes I Do entered the French Top 10, Marga Scheide had a party to celebrate this good news. Patty Brard and José Hoebee were not present but Dutch media tycoon John de Mol (who was romantically involved with Marga) was there.
Hitkrant - Spring of 1980: Marga celebrating Ooh, Yes I Do on the French Top 10
Dutch singer Dave presenting Luv' to the French public on TV (1980)
Luv' performing Ooh, Yes I Do on "Numéro Un Sacha Distel" (TF1, 1980)
Luv' recorded a Spanish version of the single (Si, Que Si) for the Latin American market and conquered a new territory: Mexico. In May 1980, the singers and their crew flew by Concorde to Mexico City.
Diploma received by Luv's manager Pim ter Linde as he flew by Concorde - Luv' also got it
Luv' in front of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico (May 1980)
Si, Que Si was released by Discos Musart in Zapata's country. Luv' took part in a press conference, in the taping of a couple of TV programs, radio interviews and photoshoots. Moreover, a special party was organized. The girls received a gold record for "Si, Que Si".
Mexican gold record for Si, Que Si
Hitkrant - May 22nd, 1980
From left to right: Patty Brard, Manager Pim ter Linde, Record executive Bart van de Laar, Mexican director of Discos Musart, José Hoebee and Marga Scheide
Chart performance & certification
"Ooh, Yes I Do" entered the Dutch Top 40 on November 10th, 1979.
It also peaked at #4 on the Nationale Hitparade (Netherlands), #5 on the BRT Top 30 and #7 on the Ultratop in Flanders (Belgium), #27 on the Musikmarkt/Media Control Charts (Germany), #2 on the BT Hitlisten (Denmark), #10 on the SNEP singles chart (France), #13 on the Ö3-Hitparade (Austria) as well as #10 on the Europarade (a compilation of European charts). The icing on the cake: it went gold in Mexico.
* March 7th, 1980: Midi Première (TF1), France
* March 23rd, 1980: Ooh, Yes I Do on Les Rendez-Vous Du Dimanche (TF1), France
It also peaked at #4 on the Nationale Hitparade (Netherlands), #5 on the BRT Top 30 and #7 on the Ultratop in Flanders (Belgium), #27 on the Musikmarkt/Media Control Charts (Germany), #2 on the BT Hitlisten (Denmark), #10 on the SNEP singles chart (France), #13 on the Ö3-Hitparade (Austria) as well as #10 on the Europarade (a compilation of European charts). The icing on the cake: it went gold in Mexico.
TV performances
Luv' took advantage of a big exposure on major European TV shows (AVRO's TopPop, TROS Top 50, Musikladen, Disco, Les Rendez Vous Du Dimanche, Midi Première...) and Mexico.
* November 5th and 19th/December 3rd, 1979: AVRO's TopPop, Netherlands
* November 8th, 1979: TROS Top 50/Rockplanet (first taping on TROS), Netherlands
* November 22nd, 1979: TROS Top 50/Rockplanet (second taping on TROS), Netherlands
* November 30th, 1979: Op Volle Toeren (TROS), Netherlands
* November 30th, 1979: Si, Que Si, Luv' as Zwarte Pieten and Jos Brink as Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) on TV Privé (TROS), Netherlands
* December 13th, 1979: Musikladen (Radio Bremen), West Germany
* Unknown broadcast date: ZDF Drehscheibe, West Germany
* December 31st, 1979: Jetzt Geht Die Party Richtig Los! (ZDF), West Germany
* January 12th, 1980: Die aktuelle Schaubude (NDR), West Germany
* February 17th, 1980: Heute hau'n wir auf die Pauke (ZDF), West Germany
* February 25th, 1980: Disco (ZDF), West Germany
* February 25th, 1980: Disco (ZDF), West Germany
* March 7th, 1980: Midi Première (TF1), France
* March 23rd, 1980: Ooh, Yes I Do on Les Rendez-Vous Du Dimanche (TF1), France
* March 28th, 1980: This is True Luv' (TV special) on NCRV, Netherlands
* Unknown broadcast date: Ooh, Yes I Do and Boys Goodnight on Aplauso (TVE), Spain
* Unknown broadcast date: Musik und Gäste (Schweizer Fernsehen), Switzerland
* May 3rd, 1980: Medley (Ooh, Yes I Do, Boys Goodnight, Ann-Maria, Rhythm 'n Shoes) on Stuif es uit (AVRO/Nederland 1), Netherlands
* May 17th: Ooh, Yes I Do on Numéro un Sacha Distel (TF1), France
Tracklisting & release
Ooh, Yes I Do
7" vinyl single (45 rpm) - original release by CNR/Carrere Records in October 1979
Ooh, Yes I Do
7" vinyl single (45 rpm) - original release by CNR/Carrere Records in October 1979
- A side: Ooh, Yes I Do (Hans van Hemert) - 2:57
- B side: My Guy (Janschen & Janschens) - 3:49
Dutch cover
German cover
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Carrere France released some pressings of the single with My Guy as the A-side and Ooh, Yes I Do as the B-side
Italian cover
Spanish cover
Mexican edition
South African pressing
Cover versions
Franz Lambert – Pop-Orgel Hit-Parade 6 (featuring an organ version of Ooh, Yes I Do) - 1980 - Germany
Ooh, Yes I Do by Lola Lee - 2006 - Netherlands
Lola Lee singing "Ooh, Yes I Do" at a private party in 2011
* Bibliography:
· Hit-Lexikon des Rock und Pop Vol. 1 by Frank Laufenberg, publ: Verlag Ullstein
· Top 40 Hitdossier 1956-2005 (9e editie) by Johan van Slooten, publ: Gottmer
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Source: Luv' Blog archives, Wikipedia, Discogs.com, 45cat.com, Dutchcharts.nl, YouTube....
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