We're Going to Ibiza
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"We're Going to Ibiza
", a single by the Vengaboys
released on 30 August, 1999, was one of the Vengaboys' most successful singles. The song was based on Typically Tropical
's 1975 number one hit "Barbados
," with modified lyrics. While "Boom Boom Boom Boom" was still on the UK chart, "We're Going to Ibiza" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart
, as the previous single had also done.
The song is infamous for the mis-pronunciation of "Ibiza" by the vocalists in the title line. However the pronunciation used in the song is very common in Dutch
.
The video features the members of the Vengaboys, depicted as animated characters, traveling to Ibiza
while passing by many places including Rome and Moscow. The opening scene is at Toronto
's city hall
. Incidentally, in the video the Washington D.C. snapshot showcases the Clinton-Lewinsky Incident
. It can be found 1:40 into the video, and lasts for about 4 seconds.
Maxi single
Australian Maxi-Single
Other Remixes
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
", a single by the Vengaboys
Vengaboys
Vengaboys are a Eurodance pop group based in Amsterdam. The brainchild of two Dutch producers Wessel van Diepen and Dennis van den Driesschen , they enjoyed commercial success in the late 1990s. They are best known for their two UK number one singles, "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" and "We're Going...
released on 30 August, 1999, was one of the Vengaboys' most successful singles. The song was based on Typically Tropical
Typically Tropical
Typically Tropical are a British band. They are best known for the song "Barbados".The band was actually a duo comprising Geraint Wyn Hughes and Jeffrey Calvert, who had met through Hughes' band, Quasar. They wrote and recorded songs at Morgan Studios, where Calvert worked with his father, when...
's 1975 number one hit "Barbados
Barbados (song)
"Barbados" was a UK number one single in August 1975 by Typically Tropical. "Barbados" entered the UK Singles Chart on 5 July 1975, and five weeks later was at #1 for one week. In total, "Barbados" spent eleven weeks in the chart. The track also reached #1 on the Irish Singles Chart and #20 on the...
," with modified lyrics. While "Boom Boom Boom Boom" was still on the UK chart, "We're Going to Ibiza" reached number one on 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 ...
, as the previous single had also done.
The song is infamous for the mis-pronunciation of "Ibiza" by the vocalists in the title line. However the pronunciation used in the song is very common in Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
.
The video features the members of the Vengaboys, depicted as animated characters, traveling to Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
while passing by many places including Rome and Moscow. The opening scene is at Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
's city hall
Toronto City Hall
The City Hall of Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the home of the city's municipal government and one of its most distinctive landmarks. Designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell and landscape architect Richard Strong, and engineered by Hannskarl Bandel, the building opened in 1965...
. Incidentally, in the video the Washington D.C. snapshot showcases the Clinton-Lewinsky Incident
Lewinsky scandal
The Lewinsky scandal was a political sex scandal emerging in 1998 from a sexual relationship between United States President Bill Clinton and a 25-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. The news of this extra-marital affair and the resulting investigation eventually led to the impeachment of...
. It can be found 1:40 into the video, and lasts for about 4 seconds.
Track listing
CD single- "We're Going to Ibiza" (hitradio mix) — 3:39
- "We Like to PartyWe Like to Party"We Like to Party" is a popular 1998 electronica dance song by Dutch music group Vengaboys. It is played in A-flat major. The song became their biggest hit in the United States, peaking at #26 in the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and selling 405,000 copies....
" (Jason NevinsJason NevinsJason Nevins is an American DJ, producer and remixer, who is most widely known for his pop dance productions.-Career:In the early 1990s, Nevins began releasing singles under various monikers through various dance labels, but achieved global recognition in 1998 with his production of Run-DMC's...
clubmix) — 7:00
Maxi single
- "We're Going to Ibiza" (hitradio mix) — 3:39
- "We're Going to Ibiza" (DJ Peran remix) — 6:44
- "We Like to PartyWe Like to Party"We Like to Party" is a popular 1998 electronica dance song by Dutch music group Vengaboys. It is played in A-flat major. The song became their biggest hit in the United States, peaking at #26 in the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and selling 405,000 copies....
" (Jason Nevins clubmix) — 7:00 - "We Like to Party" (Tin-Tin Out remix) — 6:47
- "We Like to Party" (Klubbheads remix) — 6:06
- "We Like to Party" (Jason NevinsJason NevinsJason Nevins is an American DJ, producer and remixer, who is most widely known for his pop dance productions.-Career:In the early 1990s, Nevins began releasing singles under various monikers through various dance labels, but achieved global recognition in 1998 with his production of Run-DMC's...
dubmix) — 5:49
Australian Maxi-Single
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Hitradio Mix) 3:40
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Hitclub Airplay) 3:25
- We're Going To Ibiza! (DJ Peran Remix) 6:44
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Hitclub Extended Remix) 5:08
- Paradise (DJ Jam X & De Leon's DuMonde Mix) 8:38
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Video)
Other Remixes
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Beach Radio Mix)
- We're Going To Ibiza! (Beach Extended Mix) 5:22
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
26 |
| Netherlands Singles Chart 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 |
| French Singles Chart | 25 |
| German Singles Chart | 9 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 9 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 6 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 1 |
| 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 ... |
1 |