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Gompie was a Dutch band from Nijmegen, which in 1995 edited the Smokie hit "Living Next Door to Alice", adding the words "Alice, who the fuck is Alice!?". The song reached number 1 in the Netherlands [1] and number 17 in the UK. [2] Who the X Is Gompie! is the name of the album they released in 1995.
"Living Next Door to Alice" is a song co-written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Originally released by Australian pop band New World in 1972, [1] the song charted at No. 35 on the Australian chart. The song later became a worldwide hit for British band Smokie.
Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, [1] Barton replaced Chris Norman in Smokie in 1986, recording six albums with them, and touring extensively as their lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. [1] He was the lead singer on Smokie's revival of their hit, " Living Next Door to Alice ", recorded with comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown , as "Living Next Door to ...
None had any real success in the UK. However, Smokie made a surprise return to the UK Singles Chart in 1995, with a duet with the controversial northern comedian Roy Chubby Brown. The re-worked re-release of "Living Next Door To Alice (Who the F**k is Alice)" reached No. 3 in the UK. [2]
Smokie – "Living Next Door to Alice", "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone" The Saints – "This Perfect Day (song)" The Spinners – "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" Rod Stewart – "The First Cut Is the Deepest" The Stranglers – "Go Buddy Go", "No More Heroes" The Strawbs – "Back In The Old Routine"
They had a fourth hit in the United Kingdom with "Sister Jane", but their next release, "Living Next Door to Alice", was a flop. However, this song would later become a worldwide hit for Smokie in 1976. [1] [3] In the early 1970s, New World were musical guests on the BBC shows, The Two Ronnies in 1971 and The Morecambe and Wise Show in 1973. In ...
Title Album details Peak chart positions NOR [9]Greatest Hits Live: Released: November 1988; Label: Polydor; Formats: CD, LP, MC; 10 The Concert Live – Essen/Germany 10th March 1978
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by British rock band Smokie, released in April 1977. It contains all eight of the band's singles up to that date. All but one of the tracks ("Back to Bradford") were written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. The album was a commercial success throughout Europe.