Taka takata


"Taka takata" is a song originally recorded by Paco Paco, a Spanish singer living in Brussels. The song was released as a single in 1972 and was a hit in Europe.
In the same year the song was adapted into French under the title "Taka takata " by Claude Lemesle and Richelle Dassin.
The French version was recorded by Joe Dassin. He released it in 1972 on his album Joe and as a single.

Background and writing

The Paco Paco original was written by Al Verlane. The recording was produced by Biram.

Commercial performance

The single "Taka takata" by Joe Dassin reached no. 1 in Finland, at least no. 9 in Greece in the international singles chart, and at least no. 4 in French Switzerland.
A version by Frederik reached at least the top 3 in Finland.

Track listings

Paco Paco (original) version

7" single Bellaphon BL 18093
  1. "Taka takata"
  2. "Olé España"

    Joe Dassin version

7" single CBS S 8121
  1. "Taka takata "
  2. "Le cheval de fer"

    Charts

; "Taka takata" by Paco Paco
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; "Taka takata " by Joe Dassin
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