Charly (song)
Charly was the second single release of the English big beat band The Prodigy. It first appeared in August 1991 and in several variants both on XL Recordings as well (1992 ) by Elektra Records.
- 4.2.1 12 "Vinyl
- 4.2.2 CD Single
Sample
The song is based on a sample of the English Information and educational film Charly Says, an animated film that would like to teach children safety precautions in different situations. The text reads: "Charly says, always tell your mummy before you go off somewhere! " ( Charlie says always tell your mama tell you when you go outside ).
Liam Howlett was sued for the unauthorized use of samples, but ultimately won the lawsuit.
Effects
The single became a huge chart success and had a wave of rave productions result, which is also based on samples of various children's programs, such as the Smart E's Sesame 's Treet or with Urban Hype A Trip to Trumpton with. Having the dance magazine Mixmag accused the band before, with Charly the " nonsensical sampling phase in the history of dance music " ( " most insane sampling phase in the history of dance music" ) is triggered and a forerunner of a pop - oriented teenage raves to have become that would be contrary to the original underground rave culture.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Russell Curtis includes effects with typical rave Videos revised live recordings of the band and various scenes of the film Charley Says and was produced by Jill Mumford.
Tracklist
XL Recordings
7 " vinyl
CD single and 12 " vinyl
Elektra
12 "Vinyl
CD Single
More versions
Charly (Trip into Drum and Bass Version) ( 5:12 ) - on the album The Prodigy Experience