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The song 'Ring My Bell' has been covered numerous times since its original release in 1979, but none have captured the same dancefloor magic as Anita Ward's rendition.

Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia by Philly soul legend Norman Whitfield and produced by producer/arranger/ keyboardist Michael H. Gaines, this disco-infused version of The Four Tops' classic hit would become an anthem for decades to come.

Ward herself had already made waves with her 1979 debut single 'Ring My Bell', which reached No.1 on both the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles and Dance charts - making it one of two consecutive chart-toppers from female solo artists at that time (the other being Gloria Gaynor's disco classic 'I Will Survive').

But how did this particular cover gain such enduring popularity? Perhaps it can be attributed to its infectious beat, memorable hooks ('Can you hear the ding-a-ding-a-ding'), and of course - Ward's own distinctive vocals delivering each line with conviction.

Regardless of reason though one thing is clear: Anita Ward's version remains an iconic representation of 1970s disco culture that continues to ring bells (pun intended) within our collective consciousness today.

Anita ward ring my bell richie rivera remi/