Bing Bang (Time to Dance)
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"Bing Bang" is the single
version of the LazyTown
song "Bing Bang".
The original version is sung at the end of every episode of the children's television series by Stephanie
and is danced to by Stephanie, Sportacus
and the puppets of LazyTown.
The single was released in the United Kingdom
on November 27, 2006 as a digital download
, and in CD format a week later. On December 10 it reached Number 4 on the British singles chart. It was rated as one of the leading contenders to be the 2006 Christmas number one single in the UK.
The song was written by Máni Svavarsson, the composer and one of the scriptwriters for LazyTown. It was originally created for Glanni Glæpur í Latabæ ("Robbie Rotten in LazyTown"), a 1999-2000 theatrical production in Iceland that later evolved into the popular children's television show. According to Svavarsson, "We wanted Stephanie to sing something catchy—that kids in all ages could repeat after hearing it once. The conclusion was 'Bing Bang'. We also wanted the lyrics to represent her character: smiley, dancey, fun-loving."
"I Love Christmas" has an extended instrumental introduction on this CD.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
version of the LazyTown
LazyTown
LazyTown is a children's television program that was produced in Iceland with a cast and crew from Iceland, the United Kingdom and the United States. It was created by Magnús Scheving, a gymnastics champion and CEO of LazyTown Entertainment, who also stars in the show...
song "Bing Bang".
The original version is sung at the end of every episode of the children's television series by Stephanie
Stephanie (LazyTown)
Stephanie is a fictional main character from the children's television show LazyTown. She inspires the citizens of LazyTown to stay active. She has pink hair and is often referred to as 'Pinky' by Trixie. She came to town to visit her uncle, Milford Meanswell, the mayor of LazyTown...
and is danced to by Stephanie, Sportacus
Sportacus
Sportacus is a fictional character from the children's television show LazyTown. He is the main protagonist of the show. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport which represents his athleticism...
and the puppets of LazyTown.
The single was released in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on November 27, 2006 as a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
, and in CD format a week later. On December 10 it reached Number 4 on the British singles chart. It was rated as one of the leading contenders to be the 2006 Christmas number one single in the UK.
The song was written by Máni Svavarsson, the composer and one of the scriptwriters for LazyTown. It was originally created for Glanni Glæpur í Latabæ ("Robbie Rotten in LazyTown"), a 1999-2000 theatrical production in Iceland that later evolved into the popular children's television show. According to Svavarsson, "We wanted Stephanie to sing something catchy—that kids in all ages could repeat after hearing it once. The conclusion was 'Bing Bang'. We also wanted the lyrics to represent her character: smiley, dancey, fun-loving."
Track listing
- "Bing Bang (Time To Dance)"
- "Bing Bang (Christmas)"
- "LazyTown Megamix"
- "I Love Christmas"
- "Bing Bang (Time To Dance): The Video"
"I Love Christmas" has an extended instrumental introduction on this CD.