Taka Takata
Joe Dassin
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10 facts about this song
Origin of The Song"Taka Takata" is a song by Joe Dassin, which was originally a Spanish language football chant song by Paco Paco, a Spanish musician.
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Release DateThis song by Joe Dassin was released in 1972.
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Theme of The SongIt's a rhythmic and lively song that paints the picture of soccer fans cheering and standing by their teams.
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Song LanguageUnlike the original which was in Spanish, Joe Dassin's version of "Taka Takata" was sung in French.
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Success of The SongThe song was one of Dassin's bigger hits and it reached number six in the French charts.
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Legacy"Taka Takata" is still remembered as one of Dassin's popular songs and has been played from time to time at football events.
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CoversThe song has been covered by surf rock band La Luz in 2013 and by Latin band Los João in 1982.
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Film AppearanceJoe Dassin's version of "Taka Takata" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2012 movie, "The Players" ("Les Infidèles").
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Unique Song TitleIts catchy title, "Taka Takata" is said to imitate the sound of soccer fans clapping and chanting during a soccer match.
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Final AlbumThe song appeared on Dassin's final studio album, "Joe Dassin (La Fleur Aux Dents)" which was released in 1970.
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