Ooh La La

Goldfrapp

About Ooh La La

"Ooh La La" is a song performed by English group Goldfrapp. The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory for the duo's third album Supernature (2005). The song consists largely of a synthesizer and guitar arrangement, and has been described as "a dirty, decadent homage to Marc Bolan". It features a sample from the 1969 song "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum. The song was released as the album's lead single in August 2005 to positive reviews from music critics. It was a commercial success, reaching the top forty on the majority of the charts it entered, and topped the United States dance chart. The song has been remixed a number of times and was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 49th Grammy Awards in 2007. 


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Dial up my number now
Weaving it through the wire

Switch me on
Turn me up
Don't want it Baudelaire
Just glitter lust
Switch me on
Turn me up
I want to touch you
You're just made for love

I need la la la la la la
I need ooh la la la la
I need la la la la la la
I need ooh la la la la

Coils up and round me
Teasing your poetry
Switch me on
Turn me up
Oh child of Venus
You're just made for love

I need la la la la la la
I need ooh la la la la
I need la la la la la la
I need ooh la la la la

You know I walk for days
I want to waste some time
You want to be so mean
You know I love to watch

I want to love some more
It'll never be the same
A broken heel like a heart
I'll never walk again

Yeah!
I need la la la la la la
I need ooh la la la la
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I need ooh la la la la

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Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp is an English electronic music duo, formed in 1999 in London, consisting of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals/synthesizer) and Will Gregory (synthesizer). more »

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Written by: Alison Elizabeth Goldfrapp, William Owen Gregory

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ooh La La" by Goldfrapp falls under the genre of synth-pop and glam rock, showcasing the band's transition from ambient and trip-hop influenced music to a more upbeat and electronic sound.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success. It peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's highest peaking single to date, and it was also their first song to chart on the US Billboard's "Hot Dance Club Play" chart.
Album Inclusion
"Ooh La La" is the lead single from Goldfrapp's third studio album, "Supernature." The album was released in 2005 and was a significant shift in sound from their previous releases.
Nomination
The song was nominated for the "Best Dance Recording" at the 49th Grammy Awards, showcasing the band's international recognition and acclaim.
Music Video
The music video for "Ooh La La" is directed by Dawn Shadforth, who also directed the band's "Strict Machine" video. It features lead singer Alison Goldfrapp as a metallic gold goddess driving a golden car and encountering various characters on her journey.
Single Release
"Ooh La La" was released as a single on 8 August 2005 in the United Kingdom, while the US release took place in the year 2006.
Song Composition
The song is a reflection of the band's return to simpler song structures and less complex instrumentation than their two previous albums. "Ooh La La" was composed and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
Inspiration
The hook of the song was inspired by the Norman Greenbaum's hit song "Spirit in the Sky."
Cover Versions
British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams covered "Ooh La La" on the radio show "BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge" in 2006.
Track Length
The duration of the song is around 3 minutes and 24 seconds in its radio edit version.

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