"Who Do You Think You Are" is a song written by Britishsongwriting-team Des Dyer and Clive Scott. It was first recorded by English popgroupCandlewick Green and released in late December 1973. The song peaked at #21 in the United Kingdom in February 1974.[2]
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. BillboardHot 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.
Stewart Mason from AllMusic felt 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] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton found that it's "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]Taylor Parkes from Melody Maker declared it as "tuppeny-ha' penny Seventies bubblegum dipped in class and delivered deadpan".[16]Damon Albarn and Alex James of Blur reviewed the song for Smash Hits, naming it Best New Single and giving it five out of five. Albarn said, "I like the idea of this. I think they are getting a lot better. I think this is their most complete song. I think the radio will almost certainly play this and it will easily be a Top 20 hit. It's wonderful shopping mall music. It's shopping mall music with attitude. That's what it is."[17]
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. It was later made available on YouTube in May 2012.[18]
Track listings
All tracks written and composed by Dyer and Scott; except where indicated.
7" - Heavenly Records / HVN 29 (UK) (also available on MC (HVN 29C))