"Wow Oh Wow" is a song by Irish

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duo Jedward. It is the third single released from their second album, ''

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''. It was released as a digital download on 18 November 2011. The song is written by

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, and songwriters Johannes Joergensen,

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, Daniel Klein of Deekay.

Background

In September 2011, "Wow Oh Wow" was announced as the third single from ''Victory''. Jedward debuted the song on Irish chat show ''

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''. The song was released as a digital-only single.

Music video

The music video was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini and filmed in

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in October 2011. The video stars actress Tara Reid, who Jedward had previously met as housemates on '' Celebrity Big Brother''. Filmed on Venice Beach and at W Club in Hollywood, John and Edward are smitten by a girl, both on the beach and in a nightclub.

Track listing

* Digital download # "Wow Oh Wow" - 3:20

References

{{Jedward Jedward songs 2011 songs Songs written by Savan Kotecha Songs written by Johannes Jørgensen Universal Music Group singles Music videos directed by Dale Resteghini