I've Got the Music in Me
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"I've Got the Music in Me" is a song by The Kiki Dee Band
, released in 1974. It was written
in 1973 by Bias Boshell
, Kiki Dee Band's keyboardist.
The song entered the UK Singles Chart
on 7 September 1974, reached number 19 and stayed in the chart
for eight weeks.
Kiki Dee
Kiki Dee is an English singer with a career spanning more than 40 years....
, released in 1974. It was written
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
in 1973 by Bias Boshell
Bias Boshell
Tobias "Bias" Boshell is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the founder of folk rock band Trees.He was born in Wye, Kent, was educated at Bedales and the Royal College of Music...
, Kiki Dee Band's keyboardist.
The song entered the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on 7 September 1974, reached number 19 and stayed in the chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
for eight weeks.
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