Jour de neige
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"Jour de neige" is a 1988 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini
. Released on November 1988, this song was the third single
from her debut album Elsa
. As for the previous three singles, it had a great success in France, reaching number two.
The song was also recorded in Italian-language ("Gli anni miei", 3:58) and Spanish-language ("Solo era un sueno", 4:02). All these versions are available on 1997 Elsa's best of Elsa, l'essentiel 1986-1993. Two remixed and extended versions, as well as two instrumental versions, feature on the various formats. The megamix club version is also available on the CD maxi for "Quelque chose dans mon cœur
".
, France
, and was directed by Bernard Schmitt.
Elsa sang it live during her concert at the Olympia in 1990 and during the next concert. She also sang during her concert at the Bataclan in 1997. During the preparation of her concert at the European in 2005, the song was scheduled but, as it did not comply with the setlist, it was withdrawn.
's "High" which topped the French Singles Chart then. The single went straight to number 12 on 26 November 1988, and entered the top ten two weeks later, and stayed there for 14 consecutive weeks. It peaked at number two on 31 December 1988 and 14 January 1989. It fell off the top 50 after 20 weeks, which was then the shortest single trajectory of the singer. Therefore, Elsa's first four singles reached number one or number two on the chart.
In 1989, the single achieved Gold disc status by the SNEP for more than 500,000 sales.
Elsa Lunghini
Elsa Lunghini, stage name Elsa , is a French singer and actress. She was a famous teenage pop-star in the late-1980s. In 1986, she was the youngest singer ever to reach number one in the French charts with the single T'en va pas, and she went on to sell millions of records during the decade...
. Released on November 1988, this song was the third 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 debut album Elsa
Elsa (album)
Elsa is the debut album of the French singer Elsa Lunghini, released in 1988.-Background and critical reception:After the success of her first two singles, "T'en va pas", which peaked at #1 for eight weeks on the official singles chart , and "Quelque chose dans mon cœur", #2 hit, Elsa decided to...
. As for the previous three singles, it had a great success in France, reaching number two.
Background
As for the other songs from Elsa's debut album, the lyrics were written by Georges Lunghini, the singer's father. The music was composed by Pierre Grosz and V.M. Bouvot.The song was also recorded in Italian-language ("Gli anni miei", 3:58) and Spanish-language ("Solo era un sueno", 4:02). All these versions are available on 1997 Elsa's best of Elsa, l'essentiel 1986-1993. Two remixed and extended versions, as well as two instrumental versions, feature on the various formats. The megamix club version is also available on the CD maxi for "Quelque chose dans mon cœur
Quelque chose dans mon cœur
"Quelque chose dans mon cœur" is a 1987 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini. Released on December 1987, this song was the first single from her debut album Elsa. It achieved a great success in France, reaching number two.-Background:The song was written by Georges Lunghini, Elsa's...
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Video and performances
As the title suggests, the text is about the snow and the enjoyments that it brings. The music video was shot in the snow and the strict secondary school "Les Chassagnes", in OullinsOullins
Oullins is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, and is adjacent to it on the southwest.-Notable people:*Lionel Bah - Professional footballer*Féthi Harek - Professional footballer...
, 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 was directed by Bernard Schmitt.
Elsa sang it live during her concert at the Olympia in 1990 and during the next concert. She also sang during her concert at the Bataclan in 1997. During the preparation of her concert at the European in 2005, the song was scheduled but, as it did not comply with the setlist, it was withdrawn.
Chart performances
In France, the single was very successful, but did not managed to disloged David HallydayDavid Hallyday
David Hallyday is a French singer/songwriter and amateur sports car racer. He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt and is the son of the French singers Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday....
's "High" which topped the French Singles Chart then. The single went straight to number 12 on 26 November 1988, and entered the top ten two weeks later, and stayed there for 14 consecutive weeks. It peaked at number two on 31 December 1988 and 14 January 1989. It fell off the top 50 after 20 weeks, which was then the shortest single trajectory of the singer. Therefore, Elsa's first four singles reached number one or number two on the chart.
In 1989, the single achieved Gold disc status by the SNEP for more than 500,000 sales.
Track listings
- 7" single
- "Jour de neige" — 4:00
- "Jour de neige" (instrumental) — 4:00
- 12" single
- "Jour de neige" (megamix club) — 8:02
- "Jour de neige" (remix version longue) — 4:49
- "Jour de neige" (remix version instrumental) — 4:32
- CD maxi
- "Jour de neige" (megamix club) — 8:02
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœurQuelque chose dans mon cœur"Quelque chose dans mon cœur" is a 1987 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini. Released on December 1987, this song was the first single from her debut album Elsa. It achieved a great success in France, reaching number two.-Background:The song was written by Georges Lunghini, Elsa's...
" — 3:30 - "Jour de neige" (remix version longue) — 4:49
- 7" single - Promo
- "Gli anni miei" — 4:00
- "Jamais nous" — 4:00
- 7" single - Promo
- "Solo era un sueño" — 4:00
- "Jour de neige" — 4:00
Charts and sales
| Chart (1988-1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 28 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 2 |
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 1989 | 500,000 | 517,000 |