Aux arbres citoyens
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"Aux arbres citoyens" is a 2007 song recorded by French
singer Yannick Noah
. It was his second single
from his successful album Charango, on which it features as third track, and his 12th single overall. Released on February 2007, the song became a hit in France, where it was Noah's first number-one hit, and in Belgium (Wallonia).
but the words 'aux armes' ('to arms') are replaced by 'aux arbres' ('to the trees'), because the song deals with an ecological theme, explaining in the lyrics the need to mobilize to find solutions. The music video was produced as an animated feature and illustrates the lyrics.
The song was included on many French compilations, such as Hit Connection - Best of 2007, NRJ Summer Hits Only 2007, Été 2007 and M6 Hits.
On French TV show La Chanson de l'année, hosted by Flavie Flament on TF1
on June 1, 2007, "Aux arbres citoyens" was awarded "Song of the Year" thanks to an exclusive poll directed by the IFOP, among about 50 songs released in 2007.
In France, the single went straight to number-one on February 17, 2007, and stayed there for three weeks. It totaled 12 weeks in the top ten and 20 weeks in the top 50. It fell off the chart (top 100) after 26 weeks and is currently Noah's fourth biggest hit in France, behind "La Voix des Sages (No More Fighting)", "Saga Africa (ambiance secousse)
" and "Simon Papa Tara".
The single entered the Belgian chart at #28 on February 17, 2007, climbed regularly and finally peaked at #2 in its eighth and ninth week. It stayed for 12 weeks in the top ten and 26 weeks on the chart, becoming Noah's second longest chart trajectory for one of his singles in Belgium (Wallonia).
Digital download
CD single - Promo
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singer Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah is a former professional tennis player from France. He is best remembered for being the last French man to win the French Open in 1983, and as a highly-successful captain of France's Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams...
. It was his second single
Single (music)
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from his successful album Charango, on which it features as third track, and his 12th single overall. Released on February 2007, the song became a hit in France, where it was Noah's first number-one hit, and in Belgium (Wallonia).
Song information
The song was written and the music composed by Christophe Battaglia and Cyril Tarquiny. The title refers to the line Aux armes, citoyens! in the chorus of La MarseillaiseLa Marseillaise
"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. The song, originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" was written and composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792. The French National Convention adopted it as the Republic's anthem in 1795...
but the words 'aux armes' ('to arms') are replaced by 'aux arbres' ('to the trees'), because the song deals with an ecological theme, explaining in the lyrics the need to mobilize to find solutions. The music video was produced as an animated feature and illustrates the lyrics.
The song was included on many French compilations, such as Hit Connection - Best of 2007, NRJ Summer Hits Only 2007, Été 2007 and M6 Hits.
On French TV show La Chanson de l'année, hosted by Flavie Flament on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
on June 1, 2007, "Aux arbres citoyens" was awarded "Song of the Year" thanks to an exclusive poll directed by the IFOP, among about 50 songs released in 2007.
In France, the single went straight to number-one on February 17, 2007, and stayed there for three weeks. It totaled 12 weeks in the top ten and 20 weeks in the top 50. It fell off the chart (top 100) after 26 weeks and is currently Noah's fourth biggest hit in France, behind "La Voix des Sages (No More Fighting)", "Saga Africa (ambiance secousse)
Saga Africa
"Saga Africa" is a song recorded by the former professional tennis player Yannick Noah, released in 1991 as the first single from his debut album, Black & What...
" and "Simon Papa Tara".
The single entered the Belgian chart at #28 on February 17, 2007, climbed regularly and finally peaked at #2 in its eighth and ninth week. It stayed for 12 weeks in the top ten and 26 weeks on the chart, becoming Noah's second longest chart trajectory for one of his singles in Belgium (Wallonia).
Track listings
CD single- "Aux arbres citoyens" (radio edit) — 2:55
- "Danser" — 3:00
- "Aux arbres citoyens" (video)
Digital download
- "Aux arbres citoyens" (album version) — 3:18
CD single - Promo
- "Aux arbres citoyens" (radio edit) — 2:55
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital doawloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | June 21, 2007 | 100,000 | 139,300 | 18,220 |
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 3 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 41 |
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 14 |
| French Digital Chart | 29 |
| French Singles Chart | 7 |