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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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"DooDah" (stylized as "DooDah!") is a song by Danish band Cartoons, released by FLEX Records and EMI in 1998 as their debut single. It was featured on their first album, Toonage . The song is a Eurodance cover of "Camptown Races" with changed lyrics.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "DooDah" (Radio N' Roll Mix) | 3:12 |
| 2. | "DooDah" (Extended Technobilly mit Spass Mix) | 4:30 |
| 3. | "DooDah" (Grease und Gemüse Remix) | 6:13 |
| 4. | "DooDah" (Sunzet Dialogue Remix) | 5:00 |
| Chart (1998–1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [1] | 31 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [2] | 5 |
| Canada Dance/Urban ( RPM ) [3] | 16 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten) [4] | 3 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [5] | 32 |
| Ireland (IRMA) [6] | 21 |
| Italy ( Musica e dischi ) [7] | 9 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade 40) [8] | 5 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) [9] | 56 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [10] | 31 |
| Scotland (OCC) [11] | 6 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) [12] | 19 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [13] | 10 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [14] | 7 |
| Chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) [15] | 24 |
| Europe Border Breakers (Eurochart Hot 100) [16] | 85 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [17] | 65 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Belgium (BEA) [18] | Gold | 25,000* |
| Sweden (GLF) [19] | Gold | 15,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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