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Could somebody enter this information about the rock band clout in a some sensible form.

Clout

Clout were originally a 5-piece, South African million-selling all-girl (rock)group formed in 1977, best for the song 'Substitute', that reached UK#2 for 3 weeks in June 1978 and achieved #1 status in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland and South Africa. Went to #67 in the USA for 1 week in September 1978 and stayed 10 weeks in the US charts. The song 'Substitute' was a cover version of an obscure Righteous Brothers' song, 'Substitute' (composed by Willie Wilson).


http://www.rock.co.za/files/clout_index.html

Done. I hope that that's OK. Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 14:23, 24 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Thanks very very much, for adding my information; In my opinion it was important to mention them because they are one of the oldest all girl rock bands, and as a little girl when I saw them on TV they were a rarety and inspiration for me that women can do anything.

My pleasure; if you have any other information do add it. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 18:47, 17 July 2005 (UTC)

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  1. A blow, especially with the fist.
  2.
        1. Baseball. A long powerful hit.
        2. Sports. An archery target.
  3. Informal.
        1. Influence; pull: “Women in dual-earner households are gaining in job status and earnings... giving them more clout at work and at home” (Sue Shellenbarger).
        2. Power; muscle.
  4. Chiefly Midland U.S. A piece of cloth, especially a baby's diaper.

[edit] Influence

I added a link to social influence for those who arrived at this article looking for "clout" in this sense.--RLent (talk) 16:47, 22 February 2008 (UTC)