Gompie
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Gompie is a Dutch
band in Nijmegen, which in 1995 edited the Smokie
hit "Living Next Door to Alice
", adding the words "Alice, Who the fuck is Alice!?". The song reached number 17 in the UK and number 1 in the Netherlands. Who the X Is Gompie! is the name of the album they released in 1995.
, and one day later the song was recorded. Gompie was chosen for the artist name.
The single became a hit in the Benelux
and 80 other countries. In the United Kingdom
and the United States
, a censored version was released with the name "Alice, who the bleep is Alice?". This charted in Britain (though was less popular than Smokie's own re-recording of the track with Roy 'Chubby' Brown
) but made no impact in the US.
The songs are mainly parodies of songs which were already released. On the obverse of the album under each track listed is the name of the song on which it is based, unless it is an original song.
This album has other interpretations and comical adaptations of hits from other various well-known artists, such as Smokie (band)
, Elvis Presley
, Monty Python
, Bob Dylan
, The Animals
, and many others. The album contains strong language.
The track entitled "Country Party" is a medley of the following songs:
Although not credited, the track entitled "Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir?" is a version of Lady Marmalade
. The French title
means "Do You Want To Sleep With Me Tonight?". "Muss I Denn" is the original Swabian German
title of the song which later became known as "Wooden Heart". "Phoney Love" is a version if La Bamba
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
band in Nijmegen, which in 1995 edited the Smokie
Smokie (band)
Smokie is an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire who found success in Europe in the 1970s.-Early years:Originally called The Yen, then The Sphynx and later Essence, the band was formed in 1964 at St. Bede's Grammar School in Heaton, Bradford as The Yen. The Yen's first gig was at Birkenshaw...
hit "Living Next Door to Alice
Living Next Door to Alice
"Living Next Door to Alice" is a song co-written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Originally released by the Australian vocal harmony trio New World in 1972, the song charted at # 35 on the Australian chart...
", adding the words "Alice, Who the fuck is Alice!?". The song reached number 17 in the UK and number 1 in the Netherlands. Who the X Is Gompie! is the name of the album they released in 1995.
Background
The song "Living Next Door to Alice" was listened to on a regular basis in café Gompie in Nijmegen. When the name "Alice" had passed, it was common for the disk jockey Onno Pelser to turn the volume down and the entire café would scream "Alice, who the fuck is Alice?". Rob Peters, director of a record company, happened to visit café Gompie one evening and witnessed this show. He approached his friend, the singer Peter KoelewijnPeter Koelewijn
Peter Koelewijn is a founding father of Dutch language rock and roll. Koelewijn is also a successful producer and songwriter for other Dutch artists. His most famous song is Kom van dat dak af .Peter Koelewijn was born on the 29 December, the son of a fishmonger in the southern Dutch city of...
, and one day later the song was recorded. Gompie was chosen for the artist name.
The single became a hit in the Benelux
Benelux
The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe comprising three neighbouring countries, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. These countries are located in northwestern Europe between France and Germany...
and 80 other countries. 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...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, a censored version was released with the name "Alice, who the bleep is Alice?". This charted in Britain (though was less popular than Smokie's own re-recording of the track with Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Roy "Chubby" Brown is an English stand-up comedian, notorious for his decidedly blue humour. The controversial nature of his act means that he rarely appears on major television channels, and Brown has attracted accusations that his comedy style is outdated whilst also being described as "The most...
) but made no impact in the US.
Album
Who the X Is Gompie! is the name of the album released by Gompie. The album came after the success of their single "Alice (Who The X Is Alice)", which is featured on this album. The catalogue number for this album is RPC 95542, although it has since been deleted and is very hard to get hold of.The songs are mainly parodies of songs which were already released. On the obverse of the album under each track listed is the name of the song on which it is based, unless it is an original song.
This album has other interpretations and comical adaptations of hits from other various well-known artists, such as Smokie (band)
Smokie (band)
Smokie is an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire who found success in Europe in the 1970s.-Early years:Originally called The Yen, then The Sphynx and later Essence, the band was formed in 1964 at St. Bede's Grammar School in Heaton, Bradford as The Yen. The Yen's first gig was at Birkenshaw...
, Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, Monty Python
Monty Python
Monty Python was a British surreal comedy group who created their influential Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on 5 October 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four series...
, Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
, The Animals
The Animals
The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade, and later relocated to London...
, and many others. The album contains strong language.
Track listing
(Album title, Track length, Original song title, if applicable)- Alice (Who The X Is Alice?) (3:57) (Living Next Door To AliceLiving Next Door to Alice"Living Next Door to Alice" is a song co-written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Originally released by the Australian vocal harmony trio New World in 1972, the song charted at # 35 on the Australian chart...
) - I Will Survive (Party Version) (5:01)
- Life? You Never Saw My Wife (3:10) (Always Look On the Bright Side Of LifeAlways Look on the Bright Side of Life"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is a popular song written by Eric Idle that was originally featured in the 1979 film Monty Python's Life of Brian and has gone on to become a common singalong at public events such as football matches as well as funerals.-History:Whilst trying to come up...
) - Everybody Needs My Body (5:04) (Everybody Needs Somebody to LoveEverybody Needs Somebody to Love"Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" is a song written by Bert Berns, Solomon Burke and Jerry Wexler, and originally recorded by Solomon Burke under the production of Bert Berns at Atlantic Records in 1964...
) - Muss I Denn/House Of the Rising Sun (3:53) (Muss I Denn/House Of the Rising SunThe House of the Rising Sun"The House of the Rising Sun" is a folk song from the United States. Also called "House of the Rising Sun" or occasionally "Rising Sun Blues", it tells of a life gone wrong in New Orleans...
) - Everybody Must Get Stoned (4:26) (Rainy Day Women Nos 12 and 35/They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haa)
- Yes I'm Ready (4:15) (Get Ready)
- Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir? (4:10)
- Phoney Love (3:28)
- King Knut's Can Can (3:37)
- Black Money (4;12) (Black Kisses Never Make You Blue)
- Country Party (3:39)
- Who The X Is Gompie? (3:38)
- Tarzan & Heidi (3:59)
The track entitled "Country Party" is a medley of the following songs:
- Bonanza
- (Ghost) Riders In the Sky
- RawhideRawhide (song)"Rawhide" is a Western song written by Ned Washington and composed by Dimitri Tiomkin in 1958. It was originally recorded by Frankie Laine...
- Deep In The Heart Of TexasDeep in the Heart of Texas"Deep in the Heart of Texas" is an American popular song elaborating on the merits of the state of Texas.The 1941 song features lyrics by June Hershey and music by Don Swander. The song was recorded by Perry Como with Ted Weems and His Orchestra on December 9 of that year for Decca Records in Los...
Although not credited, the track entitled "Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir?" is a version of Lady Marmalade
Lady Marmalade
"Lady Marmalade" was also covered by Italian pop star Sabrina. It was released in 1987 as the album's second single by Baby Records. In some countries, including France and the Netherlands, the song was known as "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? " and was released in 1988.-Track listings:7" maxi#...
. The French title
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
means "Do You Want To Sleep With Me Tonight?". "Muss I Denn" is the original Swabian German
Swabian German
Swabian is one of the Alemannic dialects of High German. It is spoken in Swabia, a region which covers much of Germany's southwestern state Baden-Württemberg, including its capital Stuttgart, the rural area known as the Swabian Alb, and Bavaria...
title of the song which later became known as "Wooden Heart". "Phoney Love" is a version if La Bamba
La Bamba
La Bamba may refer to:*La Bamba , a 1987 film based on the life and death of Ritchie Valens*"La Bamba" , a folk song best known from a 1958 adaptation by Ritchie Valens*"La Bomba" , a 2000 Latin pop song by King Africa...
.