U.O.Me (Theme from Waldolala)

U.O.Me is the third single by the Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1978 by Philips Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and is considered as Luv's real breakthrough in the Benelux. This record is credited as U.O.Me (You Owe Me), U.O.Me (Welcome to Waldolala) or U.O.Me (Theme from Waldolala).

Song history

The music producer Hans van Hemert was asked by VPRO (a Dutch TV channel) to write a theme for a popular TV series: Waldolala (a spin-off from "Van Oekels Discohoek", which started in 1974). With the help from Piet Souer, he composed U.O.Me (Welcome To Waldolala) which was recorded by the Luv' singers. Moreover, the group appeared in this TV show. U.O.Me was considered as Luv's first real mainstream success. Its Disco-Carnival sound changes from the pop arrangements of the two previous singles (My Man and Dream, Dream). This track is inspired by A far l'amore comincia tu, the 1977 European hit of Raffaella Carrà.

Cover version

A Schlager singer, Peter Petrel, recorded a German cover version entitled Wer Hat Hier Denn Wohl Wen Verführt in 1978.

Chart performance

Because of Luv's exposure in the Waldolala TV show, the song became an instant hit in the Netherlands and Flanders and topped the singles Top 5 in both countries. 150 000 copies were sold in the Benelux.

Charts & Certifications

Charts (1978)	Peak position	Certification (If Any)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	3	Gold and platinum
Belgium/Flanders (BRT Top 30)	2	Gold

Chart sources

• Dutch charts : Stichting Nederlandse Top 40
• Belgian charts : BRT Top 30/Radio 2 Top 30

References