Je voulais te dire que je t'attends
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"Je voulais te dire que je t'attends" is a ballad song originally recorded in 1976 by the French
singer Michel Jonasz
. It was covered by The Manhattan Transfer
in 1978 on the album Pastiche
(fourth track),, by Isabelle Boulay
, Maurane
and Patrick Bruel
in 2001 for Les Enfoirés
' album L'Odysée des Enfoirés, and by Hoda, Lucie and Sofiane, three contestants of the French version of Star Academy 4
whose cover is available on the 2004 album Les Meilleurs Moments.
The most famous cover version was that of Belgian
singer Jonatan Cerrada
in 2003, the only one that was released as a single
, which achieved a great success in Belgium
(Wallonia), France
and Switzerland
. The song was the debut single for the singer from his album Siempre 23, on which it features as fourth track.
Digital download
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 Michel Jonasz
Michel Jonasz
Michel Jonasz is a French composer-songwriter, singer and actor. His compositions include: La boîte de jazz, Joueurs de blues and Les vacances au bord de la mer....
. It was covered by The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer is an American vocal music group. There have been two manifestations of the group, with Tim Hauser being the only person to be part of both...
in 1978 on the album Pastiche
Pastiche (Manhattan Transfer album)
Pastiche was released by The Manhattan Transfer on January 19, 1978, by Atlantic Records. This was the last studio album recorded with Laurel Massé, who ended her association with the group later that year....
(fourth track),, by Isabelle Boulay
Isabelle Boulay
Isabelle Boulay is a francophone Canadian pop singer.-Biography:In 1990, some friends registered her at the Petite-Vallée song festival without her consent, but she completed a performance there and was regarded as a huge success. The following year she won at the Granby song festival for her...
, Maurane
Maurane
Maurane, real name Claudine Luypaerts, is a Belgian singer. She lives currently in Schaerbeek.Maurane was born at Ixelles. Her father was director in the Académie de Musique de Verviers, and when she was a teenager she took part in several musical contests...
and Patrick Bruel
Patrick Bruel
Patrick Bruel is a French singer, actor, and professional poker player of Algerian Jewish descent.-Biography:...
in 2001 for Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
' album L'Odysée des Enfoirés, and by Hoda, Lucie and Sofiane, three contestants of the French version of Star Academy 4
Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
whose cover is available on the 2004 album Les Meilleurs Moments.
The most famous cover version was that of Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
singer Jonatan Cerrada
Jonatan Cerrada
Jonatan Cerrada is a Belgian-born singer who became the first French Pop Idol. He has had hit singles across Western Europe especially in France, Belgium, and Spain.-Personal life:...
in 2003, the only one that was released as a 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...
, which achieved a great success in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Wallonia), France
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...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. The song was the debut single for the singer from his album Siempre 23, on which it features as fourth track.
Track listings
CD single- "Je voulais te dire que je t'attends" — 4:04
- "Lettre à France" (live) — 3:04
Digital download
- "Je voulais te dire que je t'attends" — 4:04
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium (Wallonia) | Platinum | October 11, 2003 | 25,000 | |
| France | Gold | 2003 | 250,000 | 313,000 |
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 9 |
| End of year chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 4 |
| French Singles Chart | 21 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 40 |