'Ding a dong' a hit once again?

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'Ding a dong', the 1975 Dutch entry remains popular. After the contest the song became a big hit not only in the Netherlands, but also in France. It is now being rereleased in France. However sung by 'Models' and not Teach In, who brought the Netherlands its fourth victory so far.

Irène, Anca and Kewe, who together form the girl-group Models, are doing well in the French charts with their up-to-date version of 'Ding a dong'. Dick Bakker, composer of the song, said that this song is timeless; it was popular, is popular and will be popular.

Models have had a hit before in France with their first song 'Fame', and on 3rd September of this year, Models will release 'Fame' in the Netherlands, and it is almost dead certai that the new version of 'Ding a dong' will follow. At this time it is unknown whether they intend to release one of their songs in other countries as well.