Superman (Pepe Luis Soto song)
# Superman (Pepe Luis Soto song)

"Superman" is a 1977 novelty song written by Pepe Luis Soto. Celi Bee and the Buzzy Bunch originally recorded the song for their 1977 album of the same title.

The song narrowly missed the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 41. However, it was a Top 5 Disco hit, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Disco Action charts, along with the track "One Love".

## Herbie Mann version

In 1978, Herbie Mann covered the song for his 1978 album Super Mann. It coincided with the release of the film of the same name.

Mann's cover is a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 26.

## Chart performance

### Celi Bee and the Buzzy Bunch

| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| US Billboard Disco Action | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 86 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 92 |

### Herbie Mann

| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 26 |
| US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 46 |
| US Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 63 |
