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| page= 5663}}</ref> It became a hit in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe where the ensemble toured extensively. "Would You...?" has been included on such television show soundtracks as the American ''[[G String Divas]]'' and the British series ''[[As If (British TV series)|As If]]''. The track has also been sampled for [[San Pellegrino]], [[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]], and [[Nokia]] advertisements.<ref> |
| page= 5663}}</ref> It became a hit in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe where the ensemble toured extensively. "Would You...?" has been included on such television show soundtracks as the American ''[[G String Divas]]'' and the British series ''[[As If (British TV series)|As If]]''. The track has also been sampled for [[San Pellegrino]], [[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]], and [[Nokia]] advertisements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.touch-and-go.net/film_and_tv.htm|title=Touch And Go - Film, TV & Video|work=touch-and-go.net}}</ref> The lyrics – with almost identical wording – were originally used as part of a psychological study conducted in 1978.<ref>[http://www.elainehatfield.com/79.pdf Elainehatfield.com]</ref> |
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"Straight... to Number One" was also featured in some advertisements, including one for [[Apple Computer]]'s [[iTunes]]. The song was also featured in the first season of the American version of ''[[Queer as Folk (North American TV series)|Queer As Folk]]''. |
"Straight... to Number One" was also featured in some advertisements, including one for [[Apple Computer]]'s [[iTunes]]. The song was also featured in the first season of the American version of ''[[Queer as Folk (North American TV series)|Queer As Folk]]''. |
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Touch and Go were popular in [[Eastern Europe]], especially in [[Russia]], playing some fifty [[concert]]s a year.<ref> |
Touch and Go were popular in [[Eastern Europe]], especially in [[Russia]], playing some fifty [[concert]]s a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.touch-and-go.net/news.htm|title=Touch and Go - News|work=touch-and-go.net}}</ref> Since 2003, they travelled all major cities in Russia and ex-[[USSR]] countries from [[Moscow]] to [[Vladivostok]]. The band is being represented in the region by [[Ikon (record label)|IKON]] exclusively. |
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Their [[record producer]], [[David Lowe (television and radio composer)|David Lowe]], is the composer of all [[BBC News]] music since 1998. |
Their [[record producer]], [[David Lowe (television and radio composer)|David Lowe]], is the composer of all [[BBC News]] music since 1998. |
Revision as of 19:12, 2 June 2015
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Background information | |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Jazz pop |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Oval |
Mitglieder | Vanessa Lancaster James Lynch |
Website | www |
Touch and Go is a British jazz-pop musical ensemble. Their most notable singles include "Would You...?", "Straight... to Number One", "So Hot", and "Tango in Harlem".
Career
In October 1998, "Would You...?", a track marked by its distinctive sampling of a woman's voice saying "I've noticed you around / I find you very attractive / Would you go to bed with me?", reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] It became a hit in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe where the ensemble toured extensively. "Would You...?" has been included on such television show soundtracks as the American G String Divas and the British series As If. The track has also been sampled for San Pellegrino, Carlsberg, and Nokia advertisements.[2] The lyrics – with almost identical wording – were originally used as part of a psychological study conducted in 1978.[3]
"Straight... to Number One" was also featured in some advertisements, including one for Apple Computer's iTunes. The song was also featured in the first season of the American version of Queer As Folk.
Touch and Go were popular in Eastern Europe, especially in Russia, playing some fifty concerts a year.[4] Since 2003, they travelled all major cities in Russia and ex-USSR countries from Moscow to Vladivostok. The band is being represented in the region by IKON exclusively.
Their record producer, David Lowe, is the composer of all BBC News music since 1998.
On November 13, 2011, they appeared as musical guests on X Factor (Romania).[5]
A new album should come out in 2014.[citation needed]
Ensemble
Mitglieder
- Vanessa Lancaster
- James Lynch
Producers
- David Lowe
- Charlie Gillett
- Gordon Nelki
Discography
Albums
- I Find You Very Attractive (1999)
Singles
- "Would You...?" (1998)[1]
- "Straight... to Number One" (1999)
- "So Hot" (2000)
- "Tango in Harlem" (2001)
References
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 5663. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Touch And Go - Film, TV & Video". touch-and-go.net.
- ^ Elainehatfield.com
- ^ "Touch and Go - News". touch-and-go.net.
- ^ "Touch & Go, la "X Factor"" (in Romanian). Antena 1. 12 November 2011.