Tanga - Popcorn Makers

Now that physical record buying is an option again, it is interesting to buy singles out of curiosity. Obviously the Popcorn Makers were wellknown for their hit version of 'Popcorn', but the rest of their output remains unknown - at least to me. 

So when I came across this single of 'Tanga', I decided to try it out. As expected it is a (largely) instrumental track, and although it misses the charm and substance of the Gershon Kingsley composition it is still an enjoyable little ditty. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6649
Found: Record fair, Rotterdam, 5 March 2022
Cost: €1
Tracks: 'Tanga' / 'Sun dance'

Popcorn - The Popcornmakers

Although I was very interested in the track 'Popcorn', I didn't know about all the versions that existed. So when I found this version by the Popcornmakers, I wasn't even aware that this was one of the versions that contributed to the number 1 position in the Dutch Top 40 in 1972, together with those by Anarchic System, Hot Butter and Revolution System.

The B-side was another moog instrumental, 'Toad in the hole', presumably another track named after a delicacy. It all may sound hopelessly dated now, back then it sounded downright futuristic.

My collection: 7" single no. 2209

Found: Record fair, the Netherlands, October 22, 1994

Cost: 3 guilders

Tracks: 'Popcorn' / 'Toad in the hole'

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