"Co-Co" is a 1971 single by British

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band

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. It was the Sweet's second single to chart in the UK (after "Funny Funny"), peaking at No. 2 on the

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. Outside the UK, "Co-Co" reached No. 1 in the

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region of Belgium, South Africa, Switzerland and West Germany. The single was included on their debut album, ''

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'', in November 1971.

Background

Co-Co was written by

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and

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in 1971. The song was also given to Jackie Lee who sang it on her album ''Jackie's Junior Choice'' that same year.

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References

{{authority control 1971 songs 1971 singles The Sweet songs Songs written by Nicky Chinn Songs written by Mike Chapman Song recordings produced by Phil Wainman RCA Records singles Ultratop 50 Singles (Flanders) number-one singles Number-one singles in Germany Number-one singles in South Africa Number-one singles in Switzerland