The Belle Stars - The Clapping Song
Review by Yoon Jae Hoon
The Belle Stars' album, The Clapping Song, is a delightful collection of upbeat and catchy tunes that will have listeners tapping their feet and clapping along. The band's signature blend of ska, pop, and rock is on full display in this album, with each track showcasing their unique style and energy.
From the opening track, "Sign of the Times," to the closing number, "The Entertainer," The Clapping Song is a non-stop party that will leave listeners feeling uplifted and energized. The Belle Stars' vocal harmonies are particularly impressive, with each member contributing to a rich and dynamic sound that is both fun and infectious.
Standout tracks include the titular "Clapping Song," which features an irresistible beat and sing-along chorus, and "Ci Ya Ya," a groovy tune that showcases the band's impressive instrumental chops. The album also includes several covers, such as "Iko Iko" and "Harlem Shuffle," which the Belle Stars make their own with their unique arrangements and playful vocals.
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Download
Filename: the-belle-stars-the-clapping-song.rar- MP3 size: 87 mb
- FLAC size: 661.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Take Another Look | ||
| The Reason | ||
| Iko Iko | ||
| The Snake | ||
| Having A Good Time | ||
| Blame | 2:20 | |
| Sweet Memory | ||
| Another Latin Love Song | ||
| Harlem Shuffle | ||
| The Clapping Song | 3:12 | |
| Miss World | ||
| Indian Summer | ||
| The Entertainer | ||
| Sign Of The Times | ||
| Mockingbird |
Video
The Belle Stars - Blame
The Belle Stars - The Clapping Song video
Images
Catalog Numbers
- STF 47
- STIF 132
- 6.13 575, 6.13575 AC
- K-8824, BUY 155
- 6.20 159, 6.20159 AE
- 6.13 575, 6.13575 AC, BUY 155
- BUY 155
- S Buy 155
- BUY DJ 155
- S-Buy 155
- 0006292PMM, PMM 0629-2
- P-BUY 155
- BUY 155, K 8824
- TI-70601
- P-Buy 155
- 6.20159
Labels
- Stiff Records
- Stiff Records, TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
- Music & Sound, Edel Company
- Stiff Records, Festival Records
- Musart, Trebol, Stiff Records
Listen online
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- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- Single
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- 45 RPM
- Maxi-Single
- Promo
- Clear
- CD
- Compilation
- Picture Disc
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Produced For | Loose End Productions |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Stiff Records |
| Published By | EMI Music Publishing Ltd. |
| Made By | TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH |
| Lacquer Cut At | Festival Studios |
| Record Company | TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH |
| Mastered At | Tape One |
| Pressed By | CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Peter Collins |
| Lacquer Cut By | P |
| Mastered By | H1 |
Notes
- Produced for Loose End Productions
- ℗ 1982 Stiff Records
- Publishers:
- Track A EMI Music Publ. Ltd.
- Track B Chrysalis Music Ltd.
- Issued in a plain white paper sleeve.
- Made in Germany by TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
- ℗ 1982 Stiff Records Ltd., England
- Made in Australia by Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
- [Side A]
- (L. Chase) (Albert)
- [Side B]
- (Hirst-McKeown-Parsons-Owen-Barker-Shone) (Festival)
- Released in a generic Festival company sleeve
- Different labels to: The Belle Stars - The Clapping Song. Also released in a picture sleeve
- Same Cover, sleeve stamped on front & backside: Unverkäufliches Probeexemplar
- Sleeve:
- Red round field with "Vorgestellt im MUSIKLADEN"
- Made in Germany - TELDEC »TELEFUNKEN-DECCA« Schallplatten GmbH - 2000 Hamburg 19 ℗ & © 1982
- Centre labels:
- STIFF-Records Ltd.
- Made in Germany by TELDEC Telefunken-Decca Schallplatten GmbH
- Prod. For Loose End Prod.
- Side A: EMI Music Publ. Ltd.
- Side B: Chrysalis Music Ltd.
- Catalog number appears as "6.13575 AC" on the sleeve and as "6.13 575" on the release.
- Stiff Records Category appears on sleeve and release.
- (P) Stiff Records Ltd., England
- Clear vinyl edition
- Unique Irish print white paper labels that state "Made in Ireland"
- Made in Germany by Optimal
- Made in England [labels]
- label variation from The Belle Stars - The Clapping Song: b-side label identical, a-side has a letter 'A' above 'SABAM'
- (P) 1982 Stiff Records
- SABAM
- © 1982 Discos Musart
- Made in Australia by Festival Records Pty Ltd
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Disc label side A): STF 47 A
- Matrix / Runout (Disc label side B): STF 47 B
- Matrix / Runout (Hand-etched runout side A): STF 47-A
- Matrix / Runout (Hand-etched runout side B): STF 47-B
- Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
- Label Code: LC 4764
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Other (Price code): AC
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX-59825
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX-59826
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): 18 SMX59825 P2A 3:13
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): 4 SMX59826 P2A2 2:20
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 6.13 575-01-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 6.13 575-01-1 H1
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 6.13 575-01-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 6.13 575-01-2 H1
- Rights Society: n©b
- Matrix / Runout (A side, etched ): BUY·155·A1 CP BILBO.TAPEOne
- Matrix / Runout (B side, etched ): BUY·155·B1 CP BILBO.TAPEOne
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): MX-59825
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): MX-59826
- Matrix / Runout (A side, etched ): BUY·155·A·1 BILBO.TAPEOne
- Matrix / Runout (B side, etched ): BUY·155·B·1 BILBO.TAPEOne
- Matrix / Runout (Both sides, stamped): ∴
- Rights Society: SABAM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A etched): BUY 155-A1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B etched): BUY 155-B1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched variant 1): 5SMX59825 P2A3 3:13
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched variant 1): 8 SMX59826 P2A 3 2:20
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched variant 2): 24 SMX59825 P2A2 3:13
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched variant 2): 8 SMX59826 P2A3 2:20
About The Belle Stars
The Belle Stars were an all female British pop band, founded in London in 1980 by former members of .
Stella Barker: rhythm guitar
Clare Hirst: tenor saxophone, keyboards
Miranda Joyce: alto saxophone
Penny Leyton: keyboards
Jennie Matthias (aka Jennie McKeown): lead vocals
Sarah-Jane Owen: lead guitar
Judy Parsons: drums
Lesley Shone: bass
Name Vars
- Belle Stars
- The Bell Stars
- The Belle Star
- The Bellestars
Members
- Clare Hirst
- Judy Parsons
- Lesley Shone
- Miranda Joyce
- Sarah-Jane Owen
- Stella Barker
- Jennie Matthias
- Penny Leyton
Summary by Yoon Jae Hoon
Comments
So much fun for the decade of New Wave ?
MY MAMMA TOLD ME IF I WAS GOODY THAT THAT SHE WOULD BUY ME A RUBBER JOHNNY MY AUNTIE TOLD HER SHE FUCKED A SOLDIER WITHOUT HIM USING A RUBBER JOHNNY
369=love, clap clap
Lovely disco track record to dance movements on one digit as this.
the top 20 of saturday 14 august 1982
40 years ago.
A crap song but a good version.
Oh Miranda!! How my poor heart still aches for you.
I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was five years old but I swore it sounded more soulful like it was sung by the pointer sisters. I guess my ears remember it differently. Glad to be hearing this again40 years later.
Hawaii 3...Hollywood 6...New York 9...Tesla 3,6,9 is 6-15-1962...
Me: *watches Ghostbusters Afterlife*
Me: WAIT this isn't the original
Me: WAIT this isn't the original
Totally forgot about this song it brings back great memories
Miticaaaaaaa!!!! Amavo questa canzone!!!! Un fantastico riempipista!!!!!
I still have my South African 7-single. Loved this song so much. Even more than Sign of the Times.
My nanny friends from school is the belle stars
Long live 80s music ?
