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In August 2002, it was re-released in a newly remixed version, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. On 6 November 2000, the song was released in the United Kingdom but did not chart. It also reached number one in Austria, Poland, Romania, and Switzerland and the top 10 in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The single reached number one on the German Singles Chart for six weeks in 2000. It was produced and recorded by German producer Alex Christensen with its melody almost entirely based on "Pesenka". "Around the World (La La La La La)" was released as ATC's debut single from their debut album, Planet Pop, on in Germany. Released in May 2000, the song is ATC's most successful single, reaching the top 20 in most countries where it was released.
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Both songs feature the phrase "la la la la la" in a call and response format.
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The song is a cover of the Russian hit " Pesenka" by Ruki Vverh! and uses the song's melody with additional English lyrics. " Around the World (La La La La La)" is the debut single of German-based international Eurodance group ATC (also known as A Touch of Class). " My Heart Beats Like a Drum (Dum Dum Dum)" For the original Russian song by Ruki Vverh!, and other adaptations and samplings, see Pesenka.