On s'attache
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"On s'attache" is a 2007 song recorded by French
singer Christophe Maé
. It was his debut single
of his solo career, from his second album Mon paradis
. Released in May 2007, the song was successful in France and Belgium (Wallonia), and hit a moderate success in Switzerland.
, and Christophe Maé himself. The song, which deals with a love relationship in which the man does not want to engage in marriage, was also recorded in a live version in 2008 and was included on Maé's live album Comme à la maison
, where it is the fourth track.
In 2008, "On s'attache" won a NRJ Music Awards
in the category 'Francophone song of the year'.
In France
, the single was directly number-one on the SNEP chart, but dropped very quickly, remaining for four weeks in the top 50 and six weeks in the top 100, because the single was released in a limited edition. On the other hand, the single was the third most downloaded one of 2007.
In Belgium
(Wallonia), "On s'attache" was charted for 38 weeks in the Ultratop 40, including a peak at #4 on June 16 and July 7, 2007.
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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 Christophe Maé
Christophe Maé
Christophe Maé is a French pop singer.-Career:Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder...
. It was his 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...
of his solo career, from his second album Mon paradis
Mon paradis
Mon paradis is the first studio album recorded by Christophe Maé. It was released in 2007 and sold over two million copies worldwide, and topped the chart about ten months after its release. The album remained on the SNEP Chart for two years and on the Ultratop 40 Chart...
. Released in May 2007, the song was successful in France and Belgium (Wallonia), and hit a moderate success in Switzerland.
Song information
The song was composed by Lionel Florence, who had also previously worked for various artists such as Nolwenn LeroyNolwenn Leroy
Nolwenn Leroy, , is a French singer and songwriter, discovered by the French television reality show Star Academy. She is best known for her two Number One singles "Cassé" and "Nolwenn Ohwo!"....
, and Christophe Maé himself. The song, which deals with a love relationship in which the man does not want to engage in marriage, was also recorded in a live version in 2008 and was included on Maé's live album Comme à la maison
Comme à la maison
Comme à la maison is the first live album recorded by French artist Christophe Maé and his second album overall. It was recorded and released in 2008 and met huge success in France and Belgium , both under its CD and DVD versions.- Background :...
, where it is the fourth track.
In 2008, "On s'attache" won a NRJ Music Awards
NRJ Music Awards
The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes as the opening of MIDEM...
in the category 'Francophone song of the year'.
In 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...
, the single was directly number-one on the SNEP chart, but dropped very quickly, remaining for four weeks in the top 50 and six weeks in the top 100, because the single was released in a limited edition. On the other hand, the single was the third most downloaded one of 2007.
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), "On s'attache" was charted for 38 weeks in the Ultratop 40, including a peak at #4 on June 16 and July 7, 2007.
Track listings
CD single- "On s'attache" — 3:11
- "On s'attache" (acoustic version) — 3:01
- "On s'attache" (making-ofMaking-ofIn cinema, a making-of, also known as behind-the-scenes, is a documentary film that features the production of a film or television program...
of the video)
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- "On s'attache" — 3:11
- "On s'attache" (live) — 5:46
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | January 12, 2008 | 20,000 | ||
| France | — | — | — | 30,900 | 51,760 |
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 4 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 8 |
| French Digital Chart | 2 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 27 |
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 12 |
| French Airplay Chart | 9 |
| French TV Music Videos Chart | 15 |
| French Digital Chart | 3 |
| French Singles Chart | 81 |
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 66 |