LONG TALL GLASSES – LEO SAYER

Chart performance:

WeekPositionMovementComments
28-Feb-7515New 
07-Mar-7513+2 
14-Mar-759+4Star rater/Peak
21-Mar-7511-2 
28-Mar-7512-1 
04-Apr-7513-1 
11-Apr-7514-1 
18-Apr-7516-2 

Written by: Leo Sayer & David Courtney
Produced by: Adam Faith & David Courtney
South African record label (unless otherwise stated): Chrysalis

Hit number for artist3
Peak position9
Weeks8
Biggest climber awards0
Star rater climbs1
Biggest faller awards0
Top 20 points65
Overall Top 20 points ranking=1425
Top 20 points ranking for the artist5
Top 30 Points145
Overall Top 30 points ranking=1513
Top 30 points ranking for the artist6

Annual ranking:

1975=64

Other chart success:

Australia7
Belgium3
Canada18
Germany27
Ireland4
Netherlands2
UK4
US9
Zimbabwe3

SA Radio charts:

LM Radio1

Canadian band Shooter would release a cover version around the same time as Sayer’s version was released. Theirs went under the title ‘I Can Dance’ and would peak at 22 in Canada.

Video:

Artist link: Leo Sayer

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