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Hooray Hooray, It's A Holi-Holiday

Boney M.

Artist: Boney M.
Label: Atlantic
Catalog number: K 11279 (CT)
Format: 12" · 45 RPM · Limited Edition · Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1979
Genre: Funk / Soul

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Released in 1979 on the Atlantic label, this single showcases the high-energy Euro-disco sound that made Boney M. global chart-toppers during the late seventies. The track is notable for its playful interpolation of the traditional folk song "Polly Wolly Doodle," reflecting the group's signature approach of blending catchy pop arrangements with international musical influences.

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Hooray Hooray, It's A Holi-Holiday has 2 tracks, about 8:02 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

AHooray Hooray, It's A Holi-Holiday3:55
Written-By
Frank Farian, Fred Jay
BRibbons Of Blue4:07
Written-By
Keith Forsey

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Released in 1979 as a standalone single, Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday was produced by Frank Farian for the Euro-disco group Boney M. The track was designed to capture the festive, escapist energy that defined the group's massive commercial success during the late 1970s. Its composition relies on the characteristic high-energy production and infectious, upbeat arrangements that established Boney M. as a staple of European pop culture.

The song was released internationally through various labels, including Atlantic in the United Kingdom under the catalog number K 11279. While it followed the template of their signature hit-making style, it was met with mixed critical reception, often viewed as a lighter, novelty-driven entry compared to their more chart-dominating dance tracks. Despite this, it remains a recognized example of the disco era's commercial output and the polished, radio-friendly aesthetic cultivated by Farian.

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