"Pinocchio" is a 1972 instrumental composed by Fiorenzo Carpi for the soundtrack of Luigi Comencini's miniseries The Adventures of Pinocchio. In 1993, it was successfully covered by Eurodance music group Pin-Occhio which make it a number one hit in Belgium, and a top ten hit in Italy, France and the Netherlands. At the same time, it was also covered by Pepeto which was a top ten hit in Spain. In 2005, a massive hit was recorded by Pinocchio, an animated character, under the title "T'es pas cap Pinocchio".
Pin-Occhio version It was the debut single of the band off the album Pinocchio Vai!! on which it appears in two versions : 'Colladi rave remix' and 'original version'. The song achieved success, particularly in France where it hit number ten on 29 May 1993 and remained in the top 50 for 25 weeks, and in Belgium (Wallonia) where it reached number one for three weeks, and remained in the top ten for 15 weeks.
Track listings These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Pinocchio".
CD single / Cassette / 7" single - France, Belgium 12" maxi - Spain, Italy
CD maxi / Cassette - Germany
12" maxi - Germany
CD maxi - Netherlands
12" maxi - Remixes - Italy
Charts
Weekly charts By Pin-Occhio Chart (1993)Peakpositionscope="row"Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)1Europe (European Hot 100)25Italy (Musica e dischi)4scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"
By Pepeto Chart (1993)Peakpositionscope="row"Spain (AFYVE)8
Year-end charts Chart (1993)PositionBelgium (Ultratop Flanders)24Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)68Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)82Netherlands (Single Top 100)80
Pinocchio versions
Pinocchio, an animated character, recorded a cover of this song under the title "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" and added lyrics devoted to children. It was the lead single off the album Mon Alboum! and was a hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia), reaching number two in both regions. In France, it remained in the top 100 for 39 weeks and earned a Diamond sales certification. A German-language version of "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" was also created, called "Klick Klack". This version reached the top five in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Track listings CD single
Digital download
CD maxi – Germany
Charts
Weekly charts "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" Chart (2005)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)7
"Klick Klack" Chart (2006)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)14
Year-end charts "T'es pas cap Pinocchio" Chart (2005)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)6Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)22France (SNEP)4Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)81
"Klick Klack" Chart (2006)PositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)40Germany (Media Control GfK)34Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)78
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