We Do It
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"We Do It" is the name of a song written by Russell Stone, who was the male half of the husband and wife duo R&J Stone
. It was produced
by Phil Swern
, and it became a hit
in 1976, peaking at #5 on the UK Singles Chart
.
It was also re-released on 1987 on Soul City Records
.
Carol Douglas
who had a hit with "Doctors Orders
" in 1974, also recorded her version
of this song in 1977.
R&J Stone
R&J Stone were an English husband and wife duo, Russell Oliver and Joanne Stone. They had a hit single in the mid 1970s with their self penned song "We Do It". The track was produced by Phil Swern. Some time after their hit, Russell Stone decided that he did not want to remain as a singer, and...
. It was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Phil Swern
Phil Swern
Phil Swern is an English radio producer and music collector. He was formerly a record producer and songwriter, plus he has also written for television. He currently produces Pick of the Pops and Sounds of the 60s and formerly produced the Bob Harris Show for BBC Radio 2...
, and it became a hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
in 1976, peaking at #5 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 ...
.
It was also re-released on 1987 on Soul City Records
Soul City Records
Soul City was a British soul label run by Dave Godin, David Nathan and Robert Blackmore from a record shop of the same name in London . Its first release was Don Gardener & Dee Dee Ford's Don't You Worry in March 1969...
.
Carol Douglas
Carol Douglas
Carol Douglas is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" was a pioneer track in the disco genre.-Early life and acting career:...
who had a hit with "Doctors Orders
Doctor's Orders (song)
"Doctor's Orders" is a song written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens which in 1974 was a hit in the UK for Sunny of Sue and Sunny; in the US the song was a hit for Carol Douglas.-Sunny version:...
" in 1974, also recorded her version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of this song in 1977.
Releases
- "We Do It" / "We Love Each Other" - RCA RecordsRCA RecordsRCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
2616 - 1976 - (UK) - R & J Stone - "We Do It" (12" Mix) / Cee Jay PeaeS - "We've Gone And Done It Now", R&J Stone - "We Do It" (7" Mix) - Soul City RecordsSoul City RecordsSoul City was a British soul label run by Dave Godin, David Nathan and Robert Blackmore from a record shop of the same name in London . Its first release was Don Gardener & Dee Dee Ford's Don't You Worry in March 1969...
- SITY T3 - 1987 - (UK) - R&J Stone - "We Do It" / Kandidate - "I Don't Wanna Lose You" - Old Gold OG 9684