O.K, we know that the only other person who reads this blog will be tapping ones toes to the mere thought of this classic from 1981.

In the same year 3 million were on the dole when ‘Ghost Town’ by the Specials defined that year’s soundtrack came this disco tune.  ‘Hands Up’ was Ottawan’s second UK Top Ten hit for the duo whose previous hit was D.I.S.C.O.

It has the hallmarks of a great cheesy tune: infectious intro, memorable chorus and an easy listening air to it, a tune not too taxing to listen to at all.

Cheesy Europop, bring it on!

S.V, 22 September 2008.