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Knock on Wood | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Label |
Hansa Atlantic (Europe) Ariola (US) | |||
Producer | Barry Leng | |||
Amii Stewart chronology | ||||
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Singles from Amii Stewart | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | (not rated) [2] |
Smash Hits | 5/10 [3] |
Knock on Wood is a studio album by Amii Stewart released in February 1979. The album yielded two successful single releases, "Knock on Wood" (#1 US Pop, #6 US R&B, #5 US Club Play, #6 UK, #13 Germany) and "Light My Fire / 137 Disco Heaven" (#69 US Pop, #36 US R&B, #5 UK, #26 Germany). A double A-side single with remixed versions of "Knock on Wood" and "Light My Fire" reached #7 on the UK charts in 1985 followed by a re-issue of "You Really Touched My Heart" (UK #89).
The original Knock on Wood album in its entirety remains officially unreleased on compact disc, a semi-official release was issued in Russia in 1999 on AS4000. [4] This release paired this album with the follow-up release Paradise Bird and one bonus track "My Guy, My Girl", and includes all original artwork.
The album was released as simply Amii Stewart in the UK.
All songs written by Barry Leng and Simon May, except where noted
Chart (1979) | Position |
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Australia ( Kent Music Report) [5] | 38 |
Canada ( RPM) [6] | 2 |
Finland ( Suomen virallinen albumilista) [7] | 10 |
France ( Institut français d'opinion publique) [8] | 1 |
Italy ( Musica e dischi) [9] | 10 |
Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan) [10] | 3 |
U.S. Billboard 200 [11] | 19 |
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 9 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada ( Music Canada) [12] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
United States ( RIAA) [13] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (July 2011) |
Knock on Wood | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Label |
Hansa Atlantic (Europe) Ariola (US) | |||
Producer | Barry Leng | |||
Amii Stewart chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Amii Stewart | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | (not rated) [2] |
Smash Hits | 5/10 [3] |
Knock on Wood is a studio album by Amii Stewart released in February 1979. The album yielded two successful single releases, "Knock on Wood" (#1 US Pop, #6 US R&B, #5 US Club Play, #6 UK, #13 Germany) and "Light My Fire / 137 Disco Heaven" (#69 US Pop, #36 US R&B, #5 UK, #26 Germany). A double A-side single with remixed versions of "Knock on Wood" and "Light My Fire" reached #7 on the UK charts in 1985 followed by a re-issue of "You Really Touched My Heart" (UK #89).
The original Knock on Wood album in its entirety remains officially unreleased on compact disc, a semi-official release was issued in Russia in 1999 on AS4000. [4] This release paired this album with the follow-up release Paradise Bird and one bonus track "My Guy, My Girl", and includes all original artwork.
The album was released as simply Amii Stewart in the UK.
All songs written by Barry Leng and Simon May, except where noted
Chart (1979) | Position |
---|---|
Australia ( Kent Music Report) [5] | 38 |
Canada ( RPM) [6] | 2 |
Finland ( Suomen virallinen albumilista) [7] | 10 |
France ( Institut français d'opinion publique) [8] | 1 |
Italy ( Musica e dischi) [9] | 10 |
Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan) [10] | 3 |
U.S. Billboard 200 [11] | 19 |
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 9 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Canada ( Music Canada) [12] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
United States ( RIAA) [13] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |