Il veliero - The Chaplin Band

Although they released several singles between 1976 and 1982, 'Il veliero' was only the second hit for the Chaplin band. Like their debut single 'Let's have a party' in 1977, this single reached number 24 in the Dutch Top 40. I've also got the 12" single, but this is the single version of that track.

After one more hit, 'Gold' later on in 1982, the Chaplin band would never return to the Dutch Top 40.

My collection: 7" single no. 2057
Found: November 27, 1993
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Il veliero' / 'Dancin' on town square'

Il veliero - The Chaplin Band

The Chaplin Band was founded in 1976 by the brothers Bartels in Maastricht, the Netherlands. They want to make disco music, and their first attempt is a success: the debut single 'Let's have a party', released in January 1977, reached number 24 in the Dutch Top 40. Their second hit comes only five years later: 'Il veliero', a cover from a song originally performed by Italian singer Luigi Battisti.

The 12" single features a seven minute dance version. A twelve minute extended remix also seems to exist.

My collection: 12" single no. 36

Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1986

Cost: 7,5 guilders

Tracks: 'Il veliero (long dance version)' / 'Il veliero (radio version)', 'Gimme just a minute of your time'

Download: here