Charly
The Prodigy
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Written by: LIAM PAUL PARIS HOWLETT
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Charly" is by The Prodigy, who are a British electronic music group formed in 1990 by keyboardist and songwriter Liam Howlett. The song was one of the early works that established their distinct music style.
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Release ImpactThe track was released as the band's debut single in August 1991. The song was considered groundbreaking in the rave scene due to its unique blend of electronic music and samples from children's PSA.
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Chart Performance"Charly" sat at No. 3 on the UK Single's Chart, marking The Prodigy's first major successful hit. The song also charted in several other countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Sub-genreThe song is recognized as one of the seminal releases in the sub-genre known as "happy hardcore". Its speedy beats and energetic tempo helped define the genre's sonic characteristics.
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Controversial Sampling"Charly" uses a sample from the British Public Information Film of the same name. This film is a children's safety video, which was released in the 1970s. The sample led to certain criticism due to its use of children's television content in a dance track setting which was seen as controversial in its day.
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Two VersionsThe single release features two different versions of the song: the "Alley Cat Mix", which was mainly an instrumental version, and the "Original Mix", which contains more extensive samples from the Charly safety video.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Charly" reflects the child-like theme prevalent in the song by showcasing cartoon-like animations and including objects such as toys and balloons. The animation style and playful approach of the video were noted as innovative at the time.
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New Musical TrendThe release of "Charly" is often credited with starting the trend of using modified samples from children's television shows and public information films in rave music.
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Watershed ReleaseThe release of "Charly" helped The Prodigy, who were initially underground, gain mainstream popularity. The success of this single led to worldwide recognition and the release of their debut studio album "Experience" in 1992.
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LegacyDespite initiating mixed responses due to its incorporation of children's content in rave music, "Charly" is acknowledged as an influential track in the history of electronic dance music.
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