Cherchez La Femme
"Cherchez La Femme" (French for Seek the woman) is a song that was written and performed by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band with lead vocals by Cory Daye in 1976. The music was written by band-leader and pianist Stony Browder Jr. and John Schonberger, Richard Coburn (né Frank Reginald DeLong; 1886–1952), and Vincent Rose; with lyrics by Browder Jr.'s brother and bassist August Darnell. The song's full title is "Whispering"/"Cherchez La Femme"/"Se Si Bon" [sic]. "Cherchez La Femme" became the group's biggest hit.
| "Whispering/Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band | |
| from the album Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band | |
| A-side | "Whispering/Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon" |
| B-side | "Sunshower (U.S.)" |
| Released | 1976 |
| Format | 7" single |
| Recorded | House of Music, West Orange, New Jersey, 1976 |
| Genre | Disco, pop, big band |
| Length | 5:46 3:33 (7" single) |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Stony Browder Jr. (Music) August Darnell (Lyrics), John Schonberger, Richard Coburn, Vincent Rose |
| Producer(s) | Sandy Linzer |
The song's opening lyric is notable in itself as it makes a reference to record executive Tommy Mottola, who was instrumental in giving the act their major label deal. Along with the tracks "Sour and Sweet" and "I'll Play the Fool", "Cherchez La Femme" went to #1 on the disco chart.[1] "Cherchez La Femme" also charted in the on the pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts.
Track listing
- 7" Single
- "Whispering" / "Cherchez La Femme" / "Se Si Bon" - 3:33
- "Sunshower" - 4:02
Chart history
| Chart (1976-77) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia | 49 |
| Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[2] | 18 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 23 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] | 27 |
| U.S. Billboard Easy Listening[4] | 22 |
| U.S. Billboard Disco Action Top 30[3] | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles[5] | 31 |
Gloria Estefan version
| "Cherchez La Femme" | ||||
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| Single by Gloria Estefan | ||||
| from the album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me | ||||
| Released | May 1995 (USA) June 1995 (Europe) | |||
| Format | CD CD-Maxi Promo 12" Vinyl | |||
| Recorded | 1993 - 1994 | |||
| Genre | Dance-Pop | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Stony Browder Jr. August Darnell | |||
| Producer(s) | Emilio Estefan, Jr. Lawrence Dermer | |||
| Gloria Estefan singles chronology | ||||
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"Cherchez La Femme" was covered by Gloria Estefan on her fourth studio album, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. It was released as the fifth single from the album in the US, Australia and Benelux
Track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 2. | "Cherchez La Femme" ("Femme Fatale" Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| 3. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cherchez La Femme" (THE GStyle And DJ WT MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 2. | "Cherchez La Femme" (THE Gary Q MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:00 |
| 3. | "Cherchez La Femme" (THE Danny C. And Giuseppe D. MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:30 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" (THE Marc "DJ Stew" Pirrone DUB) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:10 |
| 5. | "Cherchez La Femme" (THE Charley Casanova MIX) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 5:38 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 3. | "Cherchez La Femme" ("Femme Fatale" Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 4:55 |
| 5. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Alternate Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 3:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Too Late" (Radio Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:19 |
| 2. | "It's Too Late" (Piano Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Radio Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr. | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Album Version) | August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr. | 4:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Ballroom Vocal Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 7:29 |
| 2. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 6:39 |
| 3. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:16 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" ("Femme Fatale" Club Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder Jr. | 8:24 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Too Late" (Radio Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:19 |
| 2. | "It's Too Late" (Album Version) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:57 |
| 3. | "It's Too Late" (Piano Mix) | Carole King, Toni Stern | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Doom Dub) | August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr. | 8:17 |
| 5. | "Cherchez La Femme" (Piano Mix) | August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr. | 6:41 |
Official versions
Original Versions
- Album Version — (4:58)
Pablo Flores & Jose "Pepe" Ojeda Remixes
- Radio Club Mix — (4:55)
- Alternative Radio Club Mix — (3:54)
- "Femme Fatale" Club Mix — (8:24)
Ronnie Ventura Remixes
- Piano Mix — (6:39)
- Doom Dub — (8:16)
- Ballroom Vocal Mix — (7:29)
Remixes
- The GStyle & DJ WT Mix — (8:16)
- The Gary Q Mix — (7:00)
- The Danny C. & Giuseppe G. Mix — (6:30)
- The Marc "DJ Stew" Pirrone Dub — (5:10)
- The Charley Casanova Mix — (5:38)
Chart performance
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 19 |
Popular Culture
- The original recording of "Cherchez La Femme" was part of the soundtrack to the 1998 film, 54.
See also
- Cherchez la femme (saying)
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 81.
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1977-02-05. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- "allmusic ((( Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 80.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 165.
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