Cha Cha is the soundtrack to the 1979 Dutch film Cha Cha, written by Herman Brood and directed by Herbert Curiel.
It features songs by Herman Brood and his band The Wild Romance, Nina Hagen, Lene Lovich, Les Chappell, and others.
Upon its release, the soundtrack received positive reviews and was a commercial success in Netherlands where it peaked at number twenty-eight and was certified platinum by NVPI. The single "Never Be Clever" by Herman Brood & His Wild Romance was also successful in Dutch charts peaking at number ten.
Brood at the end of his best period.
"Cha Cha" is a fairly loose, messy film, without a real storyline. Some sketches were thought up, but in terms of direction, they were just messing around.
Very vague, but that was also part of Herman Brood. The music is indeed entertaining and full of energy.
In that respect, besides Brood & The Wild Romance, Phoney & The Hardcore, The Meteors and White Honey were bands with potential. The Meteors had that little bit extra.
However, none of the bands really broke through.
Certainly also nice are the contributions of Nina Hagen and Lene Lovich (the one from My Lucky Number, yes.)
However, Brood was the star, the center and that is also reflected in the music.
As a rock band, The Wild Romance was unsurpassed at that time.
Of course they used drugs and drank excessively, but live they were rock solid.
"Cha Cha" is far from a memorable film, but the music is very okay.
Guestlist: Herbert Curiël, Jules Deelder, Sjef van Oekel, Dan & Koos & Geert, Ramses Shaffy, Josee......
Recorded at different places and studio's throughout the country.
Live recordings recorded with the Mirasound Mobile Unit.
Track listing
A1. Herman Brood, Nina, Lene, Less & The Wild Romance - I Love You Like I Love Myself - 2:58
A2. Lene Lovich & Less Chapell - Home - 3:41
A3. Phoney & The Hardcore - Pick Up - 2:50
A4. Floor Van Zutphen - Sweet Memories - 2:48
A5. Hugo Sinszheimer & The Meteors - Take It All In - 3:17
A6. Inside Nipples - (You Don't) Fit - 2:11
A7. Nina Hagen & The Wild Romance - Herman's Door - 3:10
A8. Monica Tjen A Kwoei & The Houseband - 2-2-Get-Her - 2:04
A9. Sonny & The Dulfergang - Sonny's Blues Pt. 1 - 1:51
A10. Herman Brood & His Wild Romance - Doin' It - 3:00
B1. Hugo & The Meteors - It's You, Only You (Smersz) - 4:40
B2. Herman Brood & His Wild Romance - You Can't Beat Me - 2:41
B3. Streetbeats - (No More) Conversation - 2:18
B4. Dulfergang - Bop - 1:35
B5. Nina & The Wild Romance - Herman Ist High - 2:55
B6. Herman Brood & The Dulfergang - Jilted - 2:23
B7. Hanneke & White Honey - I Don't Wanna Loose You - 3:41
B8. Phoney & The Hardcore - (Can't Stop) Foolin' Myself - 2:35
B9. Herman Brood & His Wild Romance - Can't Help Falling In Love / Never Be Clever - 3:57
B10. Sonny & The Dulfergang - Sonny's Blues Pt. 2 - 1:00
Notes
Released: 1979
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Country: Netherlands
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Stage & Screen
Style: Blues Rock, New Wave, Jazz-Rock, Rock & Roll, Soundtrack
Length: 57:07
Label - Ariola Records
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