Pinocchio (instrumental)
"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
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,[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
These 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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Pinocchio version
"T'es pas cap Pinocchio" | ||||
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Single by Pinocchio | ||||
from the album Mon Alboum! | ||||
B-side | "La chanson du Kazoo" | |||
Released | 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Electronic, pop | |||
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", but added lyrics devoted to children. It was the lead single off the album Mon Alboum! and was a huge hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia), where it reached number two. In France, it remained for 39 weeks in the top 100 and earned a Diamond disc. The German version of "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" was called "Klick Klack".
Track listings
- CD 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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[20] | Gold | 25,000* |
France (SNEP)[21] | Diamond | 500,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- "Pin-Occhio — "Pinocchio"". Discogs. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
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- "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.
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- "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.
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- "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ""Pinocchio" (Pinocchio version), in various singles charts". Lescharts. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
- "Pinocchio — Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
- "2005 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart". Ultratop. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- "2005 French Singles Chart". Disqueenfrance. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
- "2005 Swiss Singles Chart". Hitparade. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
- "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2005". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- "French single certifications – Pinocchio – T'es pas cap Pinocchio" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 18 April 2022.