Oops, Oh No!
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"Oops, Oh No!" is a single by American singer La Toya Jackson
and French disco singer Cerrone
. It was released in 1986 as a 7" and 12" single. The song was remixed by British producer Simon Harris
in 1986 and was the second release on his Music of Life
label.
", which Jackson declined as it sounded too much like something sister Janet
would record. "Talk To Me" was later released by Chico DeBarge
. Cerrone offered Jackson “Oops” which she preferred as it was a "funky and danceable" track with a clever title.
"Oops, Oh No!" held the number 89 position on Billboard's Black Singles Chart for a fortnight from the week ending November 22 to the week ending November 29, 1986.
In 1991, the song was remixed without Cerrone's vocals in the Netherlands and was released under Jackson's name only. It peaked at #41 on the Dutch pop charts and #30 on Dutch dance charts. This re-release project probably came to life due to Jackson's huge popularity in the Netherlands in 1991. No official release was scheduled at that time, so the remix was quickly produced by a small Dutch record label.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family...
and French disco singer Cerrone
Cerrone
Marc Cerrone is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer.Marc Cerrone has sold over thirty million albums and has often performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people at huge concerts and events such as The 2005 Dance Party Live in Versailles and The 2000 Los Angeles...
. It was released in 1986 as a 7" and 12" single. The song was remixed by British producer Simon Harris
Simon Harris
Simon Harris , is predominantly known as the owner and founder of the record label Music of Life and writer/producer of most of its extensive catalog of songs, although he is also an influential DJ, award winning producer, remixer of several Grammy Award winning artists and pioneer of electronic...
in 1986 and was the second release on his Music of Life
Music of Life
Music of Life is a British independent dance music label formed in 1986 by two influential DJ remixers, Froggy and Simon Harris. Following several successful productions, one of which reached No3 in the UK pop music charts Harris and Froggy decided to launch their own label, they were offered a...
label.
Song information
Cerrone initially contacted Jackson's management with a song called "Talk To MeTalk to Me
Talk to Me is a 1996 made-for-TV drama film that features Yasmine Bleeth and Ricky Paull Goldin.-Plot:The movie involves Diane Shepherd who is an idealistic talk-showproducer who is conscience-stricken when she clashes with her...
", which Jackson declined as it sounded too much like something sister Janet
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
would record. "Talk To Me" was later released by Chico DeBarge
Chico DeBarge
Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge is an American R&B singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge...
. Cerrone offered Jackson “Oops” which she preferred as it was a "funky and danceable" track with a clever title.
"Oops, Oh No!" held the number 89 position on Billboard's Black Singles Chart for a fortnight from the week ending November 22 to the week ending November 29, 1986.
In 1991, the song was remixed without Cerrone's vocals in the Netherlands and was released under Jackson's name only. It peaked at #41 on the Dutch pop charts and #30 on Dutch dance charts. This re-release project probably came to life due to Jackson's huge popularity in the Netherlands in 1991. No official release was scheduled at that time, so the remix was quickly produced by a small Dutch record label.
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Black Singles Chart | 89 |
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
| Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
41 |
| Dutch Mega Dance Top 30 MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
30 |
1986 version
- Oops Oh No! (Single Version) 4:10
- Oops Oh No! (Full 12" Version) 5:35
- Oops Oh No! (Instrumental Version) 4:12
- Oops Oh No! (Dub Version) 3:45
- Oops Oh No! (Acappella Version) 0:40
- Oops Oh No! (LP Version) 4:10
1991 version
- Short version (La Toya version only)
- The Ultimate Mix (La Toya version only)
- The Piano (La Toya version only)
- The Rhythm (La Toya version only)