Creating some of the earliest disco recordings, Daye and Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band skillfully mixed big band, swing, jump blues, Broadway tunes, and Caribbean influences into their infectious dance music. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band to pursue a solo career, Daye found immediate success.
Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Rar Torrent
| 'Whispering/Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon' | |
|---|---|
| Single by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band | |
| from the album Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band | |
| A-side | 'Whispering/Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon' |
| B-side | 'Sunshower (U.S.)' |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | House of Music, West Orange, New Jersey, 1976 |
| Genre | Disco, pop, big band |
| Length | 5:46 3:33 (7' single) |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Stony Browder Jr. (Music) August Darnell(Lyrics), John Schonberger, Richard Coburn, Vincent Rose |
| Producer(s) | Sandy Linzer |
'Cherchez La Femme' (French for Seek the woman) is a song that was written and performed by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band with lead vocals by Cory Daye in 1976. The music was written by band-leader and pianist Stony Browder Jr. and John Schonberger, Richard Coburn (né Frank Reginald DeLong; 1886–1952), and Vincent Rose; with lyrics by Browder Jr.'s brother and bassist August Darnell. The song's full title is 'Whispering'/'Cherchez La Femme'/'Se Si Bon' [sic]. 'Cherchez La Femme' became the group's biggest hit.
The song's opening lyric is notable in itself as it makes a reference to record executive Tommy Mottola, who was instrumental in giving the act their major label deal. Along with the tracks 'Sour and Sweet' and 'I'll Play the Fool', 'Cherchez La Femme' went to #1 on the disco chart.[1] 'Cherchez La Femme' also charted on the pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts.
Track listing[edit]
- The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band: Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band: 1: 2010: Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band / Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Meets King Pennett: Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band: 1.
- Its hard to imagine that the album Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band has reached its 40th anniversary this year, with its timeless amalgam of swing, disco, jazz, big band, Latin and African.
- 7' Single
- 'Whispering' / 'Cherchez La Femme' / 'Se Si Bon' - 3:33
- 'Sunshower' - 4:02
Chart history[edit]
| Chart (1976–77) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia | 49 |
| Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[2] | 18 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 23 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] | 27 |
| U.S. BillboardEasy Listening[4] | 22 |
| U.S. BillboardDisco Action Top 30[3] | 1 |
| U.S. BillboardHot Soul Singles[5] | 31 |
Gloria Estefan version[edit]
| 'Cherchez La Femme' | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gloria Estefan | ||||
| from the album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me | ||||
| Released | May 1995 (USA) June 1995 (Europe) | |||
| Recorded | 1993 - 1994 | |||
| Genre | Dance-Pop | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Stony Browder Jr. August Darnell | |||
| Producer(s) | Emilio Estefan Jr. Lawrence Dermer | |||
| Gloria Estefan singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
'Cherchez La Femme' was covered by Gloria Estefan on her fourth studio album, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. It was released as the fifth single from the album in the US, Australia and Benelux
Critical reception[edit]
Music & Media commented, 'In 1977, romantic couples took the floor every time Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was played. Now another 'femme' is singing the nostalgic swing band song with equal joy.'[6] Phil Shanklin of ReviewsRevues wrote in his review of the Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me album, that it is 'a brave move' to cover the song. He added, 'Gloria’ s vocal lacks the playful coquettishness of Cory Daye’s but it is great to hear it again amongst her selections of songs.'[7]
Track listings[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 2. | 'Cherchez La Femme' ('Femme Fatale' Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| 3. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (THE GStyle And DJ WT MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 2. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (THE Gary Q MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:00 |
| 3. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (THE Danny C. And Giuseppe D. MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:30 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (THE Marc 'DJ Stew' Pirrone DUB) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:10 |
| 5. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (THE Charley Casanova MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 5:38 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:58 |
| 2. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:58 |
| 2. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 3. | 'Cherchez La Femme' ('Femme Fatale' Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:55 |
| 5. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Alternate Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 3:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'It's Too Late' (Radio Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:19 |
| 2. | 'It's Too Late' (Piano Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:58 |
| 3. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 3:54 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 2. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| 3. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' ('Femme Fatale' Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'It's Too Late' (Radio Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:19 |
| 2. | 'It's Too Late' (Album Version) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:57 |
| 3. | 'It's Too Late' (Piano Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:58 |
| 4. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:17 |
| 5. | 'Cherchez La Femme' (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:41 |
Official versions[edit]
Original Versions
- Album Version — (4:58)
Pablo Flores & Jose 'Pepe' Ojeda Remixes
- Radio Club Mix — (4:55)
- Alternative Radio Club Mix — (3:54)
- 'Femme Fatale' Club Mix — (8:24)
Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Rar Video
Ronnie Ventura Remixes
- Piano Mix — (6:39)
- Doom Dub — (8:16)
- Ballroom Vocal Mix — (7:29)
Remixes
- The GStyle & DJ WT Mix — (8:16)
- The Gary Q Mix — (7:00)
- The Danny C. & Giuseppe G. Mix — (6:30)
- The Marc 'DJ Stew' Pirrone Dub — (5:10)
- The Charley Casanova Mix — (5:38)
Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Rar Download
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. BillboardHot Dance Music/Club Play | 19 |
Popular Culture[edit]
- The original recording of 'Cherchez La Femme' was part of the soundtrack to the 1998 film, 54.
See also[edit]
Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Rar Music
- Cherchez la femme (saying)
Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
References[edit]
- ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 81.
- ^'Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada'. Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1977-02-05. Retrieved 2019-01-18.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ ab'allmusic ((( Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))'. Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-07.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 80.
- ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 165.
- ^'New Releases: Singles'(PDF). Music & Media. 1995-06-10. p. 6. Retrieved 2021-05-18.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Shanklin, Phil (2015-11-22). '100 Essential CDs – Number 72 –Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me –Gloria Estefan'. ReviewsRevues. Retrieved 2020-10-14.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
External links[edit]
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Goes to Washington recaptures the New York disco nostalgia of the band's landmark 1976 debut while excluding most of the experimentation which bogged down their admirable follow-up, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Meets King Penett. Although RCA reshuffled the songs from the first two albums and reissued them under the deceptive title The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, no overview of the group is truly complete without acknowledging what would be their final album before Cory Daye went solo and August Darnell and 'Sugar Coated' Andy Hernandez formed Kid Creole and the Coconuts. In many ways, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Goes to Washington serves as a bridge between the band and their subsequent careers. The pan-cultural beats and worldly wisdom of Kid Creole can be heard in songs like 'Once There Was a Colored Girl...' and 'Italiano,' while the retro dance energy of 'Call Me' was revisited by Daye on her solo debut, Cory and Me. As always, Daye's friendly vocals and exuberant personality take center stage before a supporting chorus of bandmates, and Darnell's clever travelogues are buoyed by a genre-blending mix of tropical melodies, danceable tempos, and dramatically orchestrated pop hooks. There is no surefire classic like their breakthrough hit 'Cherchez La Femme,' but ...Goes to Washington provides enough pleasant surprises to delight Dr. Buzzard and Kid Creole fans who may have overlooked this unique curio from the disco era.