Ottawan - Hands Up! Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Hands Up!' by Ottawan originally released?

   'Hands Up!' by Ottawan was originally released in 1981.

2. What was the chart performance of 'Hands Up!' in New Zealand?

   'Hands Up!' reached number one in New Zealand and stayed at the top for eight consecutive weeks.

3. Was there a French version of 'Hands Up!'?

   Yes, there was a French version called 'Haut les mains (donne moi ton cœur)', which translates to nearly the same as the English title.

4. Who were the writers of 'Hands Up!'?

   'Hands Up!' was written by Daniel Vangarde, Jean Joseph Kluger, and Nelly Antoinette Byl.

5. Did 'Hands Up!' have any notable covers or remixes?

   'Hands Up!' has several covers and remixes. Notably, it was re-recorded by Sway in 1987 for Club Med commercials and reached #7 on Canada's RPM charts. It has also been covered in Spanish by Venezuelan boy band Unicorno and Argentine band El Símbolo, as well as Hungarian singer Kati Kovács.

6. When was 'Hands Up!' released in North America?

   'Hands Up!' was not released in North America until a remix came out in 1991.