Trojan Horse (Luv' song)
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"Trojan Horse" is the fifth single by Dutch girl group Luv'
, released in the autumn of 1978 by Philips
/Phonogram Records
. This million seller appears on the German version of the 1978 debut album, With Luv'
and was a successful hit record in a large part of Continental Europe
, South Africa
and New Zealand
. It was a minor hit in Australia
and Canada
.
" and uses a bagpipe theme. The intro of this track is inspired by the famous "20th-Century Fox Fanfare" by Alfred Newman
that accompanies the 20th Century Fox
studio logo at the beginning of its productions. Thanks to this hit record, Luv'
established itself as one of the most popular Dutch pop acts of the late 1970s.
Trojan Horse was included in the German version of the With Luv'
album and on CD compilations (such as Luv' Gold
and 25 Jaar Na Waldolala
). In 2006, this smash hit also appears as a bonus track in the Box set Completely In Luv'
.
It was also used for the soundtrack of the movie Spetters
directed by Paul Verhoeven. Moreover, in 1979 Luv'
played a cameo role in the German movie, Cola, Candy,Chocolate (aka "Drei Kesse Bienen auf den Philippinen") in which they performed "Trojan Horse".
7" Vinyl
(Belgium) and Denmark. It reached the top 5 in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, the top 10 in New Zealand (where Luv'
became a one-hit wonder
), the top 20 in South Africa, the Top 50 in France and Australia as well as the Top 100 in Canada.
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
, released in the autumn of 1978 by Philips
Philips Records
Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also...
/Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
. This million seller appears on the German version of the 1978 debut album, With Luv'
With Luv'
With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
and was a successful hit record in a large part of Continental Europe
Continental Europe
Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, is the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands....
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It was a minor hit in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Background
This song is the follow-up single to "You're the Greatest LoverYou're the Greatest Lover
"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
" and uses a bagpipe theme. The intro of this track is inspired by the famous "20th-Century Fox Fanfare" by Alfred Newman
Alfred Newman
Alfred Newman was an American composer, arranger, and conductor of music for films.In a career which spanned over forty years, Newman composed music for over two hundred films. He was one of the most respected film score composers of his time, and is today regarded as one of the greatest...
that accompanies the 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation — also known as 20th Century Fox, or simply 20th or Fox — is one of the six major American film studios...
studio logo at the beginning of its productions. Thanks to this hit record, Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
established itself as one of the most popular Dutch pop acts of the late 1970s.
Trojan Horse was included in the German version of the With Luv'
With Luv'
With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
album and on CD compilations (such as Luv' Gold
Luv' Gold
Luv' Gold is a 1993 greatest hits album by Dutch girl group Luv' which features hit singles like You're the Greatest Lover, Trojan Horse, Casanova, Ooh, Yes I Do and some album tracks from the formation's heyday ....
and 25 Jaar Na Waldolala
25 Jaar Na Waldolala
25 Jaar Na Waldolala is a compilation album of recordings by Dutch pop group Luv' released by Universal Music in the Netherlands in 2003. It features smash hits , Spanish versions of four songs, previously unreleased tracks on CD and solo recordings by José Hoebee and Marga Scheide.-History:The two...
). In 2006, this smash hit also appears as a bonus track in the Box set Completely In Luv'
Completely In Luv'
Completely In Luv' is a box set of four studio albums recorded by Dutch girl group Luv' during their heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was released in April 2006 by Universal Music...
.
It was also used for the soundtrack of the movie Spetters
Spetters
Spetters is a Dutch film released in 1980 directed by Paul Verhoeven.Spetters led to many protests across the board about the caricatural manner in which Verhoeven portrayed gays, Christians, the police, and the press. Although Verhoeven made one more film in the Netherlands, the response to...
directed by Paul Verhoeven. Moreover, in 1979 Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
played a cameo role in the German movie, Cola, Candy,Chocolate (aka "Drei Kesse Bienen auf den Philippinen") in which they performed "Trojan Horse".
Track listing and release
Philips/Phonogram licensed the rights for Luv's records to various labels around the world.7" Vinyl
- a. "Trojan Horse"
- b. "Life Is On My Side"
| Countries | Year | Label | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL/BEL/AUS/NOR/ARG/AUT/UK/SWE | 1978 | Philips Philips Records Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also... /Phonogram Records Phonogram Records Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram.... |
6012858 |
| France | 1978 | Philips Philips Records Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also... /Phonogram Records Phonogram Records Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram.... |
6173628 |
| Germany | 1978 | Carrere Records | 2044132 |
| USA | 1978 | Polydor | 2095062 |
| Canada | 1978 | Mercury Records Mercury Records Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal... |
M-74040 |
| South Africa | 1978 | Philips Philips Records Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also... /Phonogram Records Phonogram Records Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram.... |
TOS 1201 |
| New Zealand | 1978 | Philips Philips Records Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also... /Phonogram Records Phonogram Records Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram.... |
LUVU2 |
Cover versions
- In 1979, Dutch band De Bumpers performed a parody entitled M'n Doedelzak.
- In 1979, Swedish female singer Siw Inger sang a German version of the song as Komm und spiel mit mir..
- German cover band Orchester Tony Anderson recorded the track for a compilation album Super Hits '79.
- Disco Light Orchestra from Germany performed an instrumental version for their LP Disco Sensation in 1979.
- German formation The Golden Akkordeon Harmonists covered the song for their album Schlager Hits Akkordeon in 1979.
- Czech girl group Bezinky covered the song (entitled Trojský Kůň) in their language in 1980.
- An East German sister duo, Die Molly Sisters, sang a Schlager version of this composition entitled Im grünen Wald .
- A short-lived German girl group Luv' Connection covered the track in 2003.
- Jump With MeJump With MeJump with Me is the first single of the Dutch Jumpstyle band The Sheffield Jumpers. The single was released on 28 August 2008 . A video was also produced for the single, featuring all the jumpers.. The song samples the song Trojan Horse....
, a song by DutchDutch peopleThe Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
JumpstyleJumpstyleJumpstyle is a rave dance and electronic music genre mainly practiced in Europe, specifically Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, northern France, and a few parts in the United States, specifically Indiana. The dance is also called Jumpen...
band, the Sheffield JumpersSheffield JumpersThe Sheffield Jumpers are a dance troupe and group of musicians from Rotterdam, who practice the Jumpstyle type of dancing and music. They are most well known with their performances with German band Scooter. The name "Sheffield Jumpers" came from H.P...
, featured a re-sung chorus from "Trojan Horse" and was released in August 2008. - In 2009, Entertainer Marco de Hollander rendered the song in Dutch and translated it as Hij speelde elke avond op zijn doedelzak.
- In 2011, German Bosnian act Engel & Engel performed it as So ist die Liebe, mi Amor.
Charts and certifications
"Trojan Horse" was a No. 1 hit single in the Netherlands, FlandersFlanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
(Belgium) and Denmark. It reached the top 5 in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, the top 10 in New Zealand (where Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
became a one-hit wonder
One-hit wonder
A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single.-Characteristics:...
), the top 20 in South Africa, the Top 50 in France and Australia as well as the Top 100 in Canada.
| Charts (1978) | Peak position |
Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Europarade (currently Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... ) |
3 | |
| Netherlands (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... ) |
1 | Platinum |
| Netherlands (Nationale Hitparade (currently Single Top 100 Mega Single Top 100 The Single Top 100 is a Dutch chart, based on official physical single sales and legal downloads and composed by MegaCharts. It is one of the three official charts, the other two being the Dutch Top 40 and the Mega Top 50. The difference is that these charts also include airplay data.The list is... ) |
1 | |
| Belgium/Flanders (BRT Top 30/Radio 2 Top 30) | 1 | Gold |
| Germany (Musikmarkt/Media Control) | 3 | |
| Switzerland (Swisscharts.com) | 2 | |
| Denmark (BT Hitlisten) | 1 | |
| Austria (Austriancharts.com) | 2 | Gold |
| France (Hit Parade RTL) | 36 | |
| South Africa (www.rock.co.za) | 17 | |
| Australia (Kent Music Report Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to 1998... ) |
50 | |
| New Zealand (New Zealand Charts) | 6 | |
| Canada (RPM 100 Singles) | 95 |
