Sunday, January 23, 2011

Betty Chung- Bang Bang

Still struggling with my system folks...In the meantime, here's super-slick Chinese version of Cher's "Bang Bang". This song was originally written by Sonny Bono, though its more well-known as a Nancy Sinatra hit*. I'm currently unsure of the Chung track's original year. The B-side to this Stoned Circus reissue 45, "Black Room" by Jun Mayazumi can be found on the Nippon Girls compilation (!). Dig it.



Betty Chung- Bang Bang

*Ajda Pekkan also cut a righteous version of this track in 1967.
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4 comments:

  1. HollyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    1968 per whosampled.com.

    Also comped on the great (but only semi legit, I think) 'Let's a Go Go! - Singapore & Southeast Asian Pop Scene 1964-69'.

    Superb cover of a superb song. But I think Nancy still owns my heart.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Great version this, I really like French Ye Ye lady, Sheilas' version too.

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  3. Wayne DavidsonJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I have a Betty Chung ep with this on it. Here's a picture of the cover, it's pretty groovy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonitoclub/1382216723/in/set-72157594582823049/

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    and i have the lp from ajda with this song on it and this single of course too! vinyl lover

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