Itsy Bitsy Spider (song)
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"Itsy Bitsy Spider" was the debut single by the Norwegian/Danish dance-pop group Aqua
, under their original name of Joyspeed.
The song is based on an old song for kids called "Itsy Bitsy Spider
", which has been remixed by Aqua into a techno
-fused song.
Released in 1995, the single was a minor hit in Sweden
, charting for one week at no. 54. The song was also released in Denmark
and Germany
, although it failed to chart. It was the only Aqua release under their original manager, Michael Brinkenstjärna
, who would later successfully sue them for royalties relating to this and later releases.
The single is now a rare collectors item with less than one thousand copies in existence.
The song has not appeared on any of their studio or compilation albums.
Aqua (band)
Aqua is a Danish dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two...
, under their original name of Joyspeed.
The song is based on an old song for kids called "Itsy Bitsy Spider
Itsy Bitsy Spider
"Itsy Bitsy Spider" is a popular nursery rhyme that describes the adventures of a spider as it ascends, descends and reascends the downspout or "waterspout" of a gutter system...
", which has been remixed by Aqua into a techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
-fused song.
Released in 1995, the single was a minor hit in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, charting for one week at no. 54. The song was also released in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, although it failed to chart. It was the only Aqua release under their original manager, Michael Brinkenstjärna
Michael Brinkenstjärna
Michael Brinkenstjärna is a musical artist manager from Sweden.- Källor :...
, who would later successfully sue them for royalties relating to this and later releases.
The single is now a rare collectors item with less than one thousand copies in existence.
The song has not appeared on any of their studio or compilation albums.
Track listing
- "Itzy Bitsy Spider" (Original Reggae Version) [03:26]
- "Itzy Bitsy Spider" (Hard Radio Spider) [03:47]
- "Itzy Bitsy Spider" (Extended Joy Mix) [04:31]
- "Itzy Bitsy Spider" (K. Boff World Mix) [04:43]
- "Itzy Bitsy Spider" (Bonus Spider) [00:38]
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swedish Singles Chart | 54 |