"Josie and the Pussycats" evolved from DeCarlo's "She's Josie" comic, first published by Archie in 1963. The change in format came about as a result of the success of The Archies in the books, on television, and on the pop charts. When "Josie and the Pussycats" migrated to a Saturday morning cartoon in 1970 (courtesy of Hanna-Barbera Productions), a full Pussycats album and several singles were released on Captiol Records. These recordings feature Cathy Doguher as the singing voice of Josie, with Patrice Holloway (sister of Motown singer Brenda Holloway) as Valerie, and Cherie Moor (later Cheryl Ladd) as Melody. While the Pussycats' songs were featured heavily in the cartoon series, they were not successes on the pop charts as the Archies' recordings had been. Producer Danny Janssen gave the Pussycats a pop-soul sound with all three women sharing lead vocals.
Three decades later, Universal Pictures and MGM produced a live-action "Josie and the Pussycats" feature film, directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont and released in April 2001. R&B/pop producer Babyface, an executive producer for the film, supervised a soundtrack of new Pussycats recordings, done in a modern pop rock style. Kay Hanley, from the band Letters to Cleo, provides the singing voice of Josie and sings lead on all ten Pussycats songs. Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, and Rosario Dawson, who appear in the film as Josie, Melody, and Valerie respectively, provide some of the background vocals on the soundtrack recordings. Unlike the 1970 album, the 2001 soundtrack charted on the Billboard 200 albums chart, peaking at number 16.
Around the World
Josie and the Pussycats Lyrics
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Living a dream and meeting different girls on tour
Always thought that we would blow up just like this
We always hoped that one day things would turn out and they did
We're number 1 and staying at the top of our game
And I think you know our name is
Dujour around the world
We're number 1 and staying at the top of our game
From east to west we know ya ready know our name
Dujour around the world for ever yeah
We're number 1 and staying at the top of our game
And I think you know our name is
Dujour around the world
In the song "Dujour Around The World" by Josie and the Pussycats, the lyrics describe the life of a successful musician, travelling around the world with their band, Dujour. The singer of the song is living their dream and meeting different girls on tour. The chorus of the song repeats that “We’re number one and staying at the top of our game”, which highlights the band's success in the music industry. The song reflects on the band's previous aspirations and hopes that one day things would turn out just like this, in which they have achieved.
The repetition of "Dujour around the world" serves to increase the band's celebrity status while also communicating the notion that they are everywhere, reinforcing their presence and importance. The song also reflects on how the band members are aware of their fame, as the lyric "And I think you know our name is Dujour around the world" suggests they have reached a point of self-awareness.
Overall, "Dujour Around The World" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the success of the band and their journey around the world. The lyrics convey the excitement and thrill of being successful in the music industry, fulfilling one's dreams, and traveling to several locations worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the life, I'm travelling round the world with Dujour
I am living my dream by traveling the world with Dujour and enjoying every moment of it.
Living a dream and meeting different girls on tour
I am living my dream by touring the world and meeting different girls along the way.
Always thought that we would blow up just like this
We always had high hopes of becoming successful and famous, and now we have achieved it.
We always hoped that one day things would turn out and they did
Our dreams have finally come true, and we are grateful for the success we have achieved.
We're number 1 and staying at the top of our game
We are currently the best in our field and intend to stay on top of our game.
And I think you know our name is
Dujour around the world
Our name, Dujour, is synonymous with touring the world and represents our success as a group.
From east to west we know ya ready know our name
Dujour around the world for ever yeah
Our popularity extends from the east to the west, and our name, Dujour, will forever be associated with touring the world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AINSWORTH J PRASAD, ANTHONY PRESIDENT, DEBORAH KAPLAN, HARRY ELFONT
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