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"Who Do You Think You Are" is a song written by the British songwriting-team Des Dyer and Clive Scott. The song was first recorded by the pop group Candlewick Green and released in late December 1973. The song peaked at #21 in the United Kingdom in February 1974.[2]

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"Who Do You Think You Are?"
Single by Candlewick Green
B-side	"Fingers in Your Ears"
Released	28 December 1973 (1973-12-28)[1]
Recorded	1973
Genre	Pop
Length	2:49
Label	Decca
Songwriter(s)	Des Dyer, Clive Scott
Producer(s)	Chas Peate
Candlewick Green singles chronology
"Sunday Kinda Monday" (1973) "Who Do You Think You Are?" (1973) "Leave a Little Love" (1974)

"Who Do You Think You Are"
Single by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
from the album Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods
B-side	"Fool's Way of Lovin'"
Released	July 1974
Genre	Pop
Label	ABC
Songwriter(s)	Des Dyer, Clive Scott
Producer(s)	Steve Barri
Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods singles chronology
"Billy, Don't Be a Hero" (1974) "Who Do You Think You Are" (1974) "The Heartbreak Kid" (1974)

Candlewick Green version

Track listings

7" vinyl - Decca Records

1. "Who Do You Think You Are?" (Dyer, Scott)
2. "Fingers In Your Ears" (Dyer, Scott)

Charts

Chart (1973–74)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[3]	21

Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods version

Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods covered "Who Do You Think You Are" in 1974. Their version became a hit in both the United States and Canada. It peaked at #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] and #13 on Cash Box.[5] It was a bigger hit in Canada, where it reached #11.[6] It was also an Adult Contemporary hit in both nations.

Track listings

7" vinyl - ABC Records

1. "Who Do You Think You Are?" (Dyer, Scott)
2. "Fool's Way Of Lovin'" (Michael Price, Dan Walsh)

Charts

Saint Etienne version

"Who Do You Think You Are"
Single by Saint Etienne
from the album You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone
A-side	"Hobart Paving"
B-side	"Your Head My Voice (Voix Revirement)"
Released	11 May 1993[12]
Genre	Indie pop, alternative dance
Length	3:50
Label	Heavenly – HVN 29 Warner – 9 40910
Songwriter(s)	Des Dyer, Clive Scott
Producer(s)	Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne singles chronology
"You're in a Bad Way" (1993) "Hobart Paving" / "Who Do You Think You Are" (1993) "Xmas 93" (1993)
Music video
"Who Do You Think You Are" on YouTube

The British indie dance/indie pop band Saint Etienne released an alternative dance-pop arrangement of "Who Do You Think You Are" in 1993. This version featured Debsey Wykes as co-lead vocalist, sometime backing singing for the band and former singer of Dolly Mixture. It peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart[3] as a double A-side with "Hobart Paving").

Critical reception

Stewart Mason from AllMusic stated that "Who Do You Think You Are" is "one of St. Etienne's most groove-oriented tunes."[13] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "English modern-pop act delves into Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods' pop evergreen with fanciful, disco-minded results. Singer Debsey offers a soft, sugar-coated vocal with a pleasant, cushiony house groove resting beneath." He added, "Far more interesting and effective than the group's previous releases."[14] Music writer James Masterton said in his weekly UK chart commentary, that it is "a completely new track, a superbly crafted bit of pop which should be Top 10 if there is any justice in the world. We shall see."[15]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It was published on YouTube in May 2012.[16]

Track listings

All tracks written and composed by Dyer and Scott; except where indicated.

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[3]	23
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)[17]	5
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[17]	36

Other cover versions

• In 1974, Dyer and Scotts's pop group Jigsaw recorded the song as an album track on their 1974 studio album; I've Seen The Film, I've Read The Book.

References

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