"Cherchez La Femme" (Seek the Woman; proper French case is Cherchez la femme) is a song that was written and performed by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band with lead vocals by Cory Daye in 1976. It was later featured in the 1998 film, 54. 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.
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 1 |
"Cherchez La Femme" | ||||||||
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Single by Gloria Estefan | ||||||||
from the album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me | ||||||||
Released | June 1995 (United States) | |||||||
Format | CD promo single | |||||||
Recorded | 1993 - 1994 | |||||||
Genre | Dance-Pop | |||||||
Length | 04:58 | |||||||
Label | Epic | |||||||
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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 second promotional, and fifth overall, single from the album.
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 19 |
Preceded by "You Should Be Dancing" by The Bee Gees |
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band version) with "Sour and Sweet" / "I'll Play the Fool" October 2, 1976 |
Succeeded by "My Sweet Summer Suite"/Brazilian Love Song by Love Unlimited Orchestra |