J'aimerais tellement
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"J'aimerais tellement" is a 2009 pop
and R'n'b song recorded by French
singer-songwriter
Jena Lee
. It is her debut single
from her 2009 album Vous Remercier. It managed the feat of becoming number one on French Physical Singles Chart, although it was poorly aired on radio.
by Benjamin
, a Chinese artist who produces manga
which resemble photographic watercolors.
about four million times and on her official music blog, Jena Lee had more than 50,000 fans. The song was first a success on the physical chart before being most aired on many French music stations. Indeed, it started at number 98 on French Airplay Chart on 9 October 2009, although already released as single, and peaked at number three on 4 December 2009.
About the success of the song, Lee said that she was surprised because there was not much support by radios and that she was pleased to see that the public like her song. As sign of popularity, the song and the music video were both included on the famous compilation NRJ Music Awards 2010
.
On the chart edition of 11 October 2009, "J'aimerais tellement" debuted directly atop of the French Physical Singles Chart
with 5,361 units and hit a peak of 7,303 units in its ninth week atop. It spent a total of eleven weeks at number one. The song also became number-one on the French Digital Singles Chart
on the chart edition of 1 November 2009 with 10,315 downloads and reached its highest weekly sales -13,637 sales- in the chart edition of 15 November 2009. It remained atop for three weeks.
The song achieved mixed success in Belgium (Wallonia), where it appeared in the top 40 for eight weeks and peaked at number 25.
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés, and included in the medley "Troisième Sexe". The song was performed by Grégoire & Kad Merad
.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and R'n'b song recorded by French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Jena Lee
Jena Lee
Sylvia Garcia , more commonly known as Jena Lee is a French singer.-1987–2007: youth:Born in Chile, Sylvia Garcia was adopted by a French family at the age of nine months. She grew up in Oloron-Sainte-Marie in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and was passionate about music from the age of 4.She recorded...
. It is her debut single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from her 2009 album Vous Remercier. It managed the feat of becoming number one on French Physical Singles Chart, although it was poorly aired on radio.
Composition and music video
There would have been ten versions of the song before it was recorded on the album and released as single. The music video was made as an animeAnime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
by Benjamin
Benjamin Zhang Bin
Benjamin Zhang Bin is a mainland Chinese Manhua artist and illustrator, who works under the pen name "Benjamin"....
, a Chinese artist who produces manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
which resemble photographic watercolors.
Reception
Before the physical release of the single, the music video had been viewed on YoutubeYouTube
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about four million times and on her official music blog, Jena Lee had more than 50,000 fans. The song was first a success on the physical chart before being most aired on many French music stations. Indeed, it started at number 98 on French Airplay Chart on 9 October 2009, although already released as single, and peaked at number three on 4 December 2009.
About the success of the song, Lee said that she was surprised because there was not much support by radios and that she was pleased to see that the public like her song. As sign of popularity, the song and the music video were both included on the famous compilation NRJ Music Awards 2010
NRJ Music Awards 2010
NRJ Music Awards 2010 is a 2009 compilation album by NRJ.Every year the French music station publishes a compilation of the best songs of the year. This album contains 42 French and international songs who have enjoyed some success in France in 2009...
.
On the chart edition of 11 October 2009, "J'aimerais tellement" debuted directly atop of the French Physical Singles Chart
Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique
The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry...
with 5,361 units and hit a peak of 7,303 units in its ninth week atop. It spent a total of eleven weeks at number one. The song also became number-one on the French Digital Singles Chart
Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique
The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry...
on the chart edition of 1 November 2009 with 10,315 downloads and reached its highest weekly sales -13,637 sales- in the chart edition of 15 November 2009. It remained atop for three weeks.
The song achieved mixed success in Belgium (Wallonia), where it appeared in the top 40 for eight weeks and peaked at number 25.
Cover versions
The song was covered by Les EnfoirésLes Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés, and included in the medley "Troisième Sexe". The song was performed by Grégoire & Kad Merad
Kad Merad
Kad Merad, real name Kaddour Merad, is a French-Algerian actor who has acted both on stage and on screen.-As actor:* 2001: La Grande Vie ! - le motard* 2003: Bloody Christmas - l'homme...
.
Track listing
- CD single
- Digital single
Peak positions
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart Ultratop 40 Ultratop 40 singles, often just Ultratop 40, is the weekly chart of best-selling singles in Wallonia and Brussels Capital Region, the french-speaking parts of Belgium. Its equivalent covering the Flanders region is Ultratop 50. Both charts are produced and published by the Ultratop organization... (Wallonia) |
25 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
5 |
| French Digital Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
1 |
| French Physical Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
50 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Provider | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | SNEP | Platinum | 250,000 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 57 |
| French Digital Singles Chart | 7 |
| French Physical Singles Chart | 6 |
| Chart (2010) | Position |
| European Hot 100 | 26 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| France | July 6, 2009 | Digital download |
| October 5, 2009 | CD single |