Scotch (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | Bergamo , Italy |
Key people | Vince Lancini, Fabio Margutti, Franz Rome, Franz Felleti, Manlio Cangelli |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Scotch was an Italo disco ensemble originating from Bergamo, Italy, established in 1982. The band included members Vince Lancini, Fabio Margutti, Franz Rome, Franz Felleti, and Manlio Cangelli.
History
The formation of Scotch was the work of producers David Zambelli and Walter Verdi, both based in Bergamo. Their initial breakthrough came with the instrumental track "Penguins' Invasion," composed by Manlio Cangelli. Shortly after its release, a vocal rendition featuring Vince Lancini as lead singer was created; Lancini subsequently became a permanent member alongside Fabio Margutti.
Among their prominent songs are "Take Me Up", "Disco Band", "Mirage", "Delirio Mind", "Penguins' Invasion", "Evolution", "Plus Plus", "Money Runner", "Pictures," and "Man to Man."
The 1984 single "Disco Band" garnered notable commercial acclaim particularly in Germany and various other European countries. That same year marked the release of Scotch's first album, Evolution. Their next single, "Delirio Mind", achieved considerable popularity in Sweden. Additional singles of significance include "Plus Plus" and "Money Runner."
In 2007, Scooter sampled "Disco Band" for their track "Lass uns tanzen," while "Penguins' Invasion" continues to be a favored selection on Italo disco compilations.
Discography
- Evolution (1985)
- Pictures of Old Days (1987)
Singles
- 1983: "Penguins' Invasion"
- 1983: "Penguins' Invasion" (vocal version, 12")
- 1984: "Disco Band" – #28 Italy, #3 Germany, #20 Sweden, #4 Switzerland, #1 Austria, #4 Portugal
- 1984: "Delirio Mind" – #6 Germany, #5 Sweden, #19 Switzerland
- 1985: "Take Me Up" – #19 Germany, #11 Portugal
- 1986: "Mirage" – #19 Italy, #56 Germany, #2 Sweden
- 1986: "Money Runner" – #12 Sweden
- 1986: "Pictures" – #16 Sweden
- 1987: "Man to Man"
| Title | Album | Country | Highest Position | Duration on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Mirage" | Best of Scotch | Sweden | 2 | 5 weeks |
| "Disco Band" | Evolution | Switzerland | 4 | 15 weeks |
| "Delirio Mind" | Best of Scotch | Sweden | 5 | 5 weeks |
| "Take Me Up" | Evolution | France | 10 | 19 weeks |
| "Money Runner" | Best of Scotch | Norway | 10 | 1 week |
| Album | Country | Highest Position | Duration on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution | Sweden | 4 | 17 weeks |