Double Vision (band)

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Double Vision
Origin Spain
Genres Eurodance, Techno
Years active1993-1999
Past membersCarol McCloskey
DJ Pedro Cervero

Double Vision was a Spanish Euro Dance duo, consisting of Carol McCloskey and DJ Pedro Cervero. They were successful mostly in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland with their songs with catchy lyrics with techno beats.

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After initial success in Spain, Double Vision's single "Knockin'" released in 1995 enjoyed big popularity in Germany reaching Top 5 in German, Dutch and Belgian Singles Chart and a Top 10 hit in the Swiss charts in addition to topping the Austrian Singles Chart for 7 consecutive weeks. The follow-up single "All Right" charted in Germany and Austria.

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumPeak chart positions
AUT
[1]
1997Unsafe Building44

Singles

YearAlbumPeak chart positions
AUT
[1]
BEL
[2]
GER
[1]
NED
[3]
SWI
[4]
1995"Knockin' "11527
"All Right"423612
1996"Alone Again Or..."2548
Others

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