Parle à ma main
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"Parle à ma main" is a 2006 song recorded by French act Fatal Bazooka
featuring Yelle
. It was the fifth and last single
from the album T'As Vu ?
, and was released in November 2007. It was particularly successful in France and Belgium (Wallonia), where it was a number one hit for many weeks.
's hit single "Love Is Gone
" can be heard at the beginning and is sung by Fatal Bazooka (portrayed by Michaël Youn
). French actor Vincent Desagnat features in the video, while French singers Vitaa
and Diam's
are mentinoned in the lyrics. A sequence in a gymnasium
is inspired by the music video for Gwen Stefani
's "Hollaback Girl
," particularly in the featuring of a brass band
and some majorette
s.
, the single entered the singles chart at number two on 1 December 2007, then climbed to number one and stayed there for seven weeks. Then after three weeks at number two, it dropped quickly. It totaled 13 weeks in the top ten, 16 weeks in the top 50 and 19 weeks on the chart (top 100).
In Belgium
(Wallonia), "Parle à ma main" charted for 22 weeks in the top 40 from 15 December 2007. It started at number 24, reached the top ten two weeks later, and eventually topped the chart for four weeks. It remained in the top ten for 16 weeks .
It achieved a moderate success in Switzerland
. It charted for 17 weeks, with a peak at number 31 in its third week, on 9 December 2007.
Digital download
Fatal Bazooka
Fatal Bazooka is a French spoof rap group consisting of Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat and Benjamin Morgaine. The act originated in a 2002 radio show which its members hosted at the time....
featuring Yelle
Yelle
Yelle is a French band founded by lead singer and namesake, Yelle and GrandMarnier . A third member, Tepr , joined the band before the recording of their debut album. Budet and GrandMarnier began working on music together in 2000...
. It was the fifth and last 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 the album T'As Vu ?
T'As Vu ?
T'As Vu ? is an album by French parody rap group Fatal Bazooka. It released in 2007 and contains 19 songs, five of which were released as singles : "Fous ta cagoule", "Mauvaise foi nocturne", "J'aime trop ton boule", "Trankillement" and "Parle à ma main".-Track listing:#"Intro: T'As Vu" -...
, and was released in November 2007. It was particularly successful in France and Belgium (Wallonia), where it was a number one hit for many weeks.
Music video
In the music video, David GuettaDavid Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
's hit single "Love Is Gone
Love Is Gone
"Love Is Gone" is a song by French house DJ David Guetta and American singer Chris Willis. It is the second single from Guetta's third studio album Pop Life. The single was released in France on June 18, 2007 and in the UK on August 3, 2007. The song reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming his...
" can be heard at the beginning and is sung by Fatal Bazooka (portrayed by Michaël Youn
Michaël Youn
Michaël Youn is a French actor, singer, comedian, and TV and radio personality.- Biography :...
). French actor Vincent Desagnat features in the video, while French singers Vitaa
Vitaa
Vitaa is a French pop singer.-Biography:She was discovered by DJ Kost, who organized a duet with Dadoo...
and Diam's
Diam's
Diam's is a French-language rap artist of French and Greek Cypriot origin. Her family moved to Essonne in 1984....
are mentinoned in the lyrics. A sequence in a gymnasium
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
is inspired by the music video for Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
's "Hollaback Girl
Hollaback Girl
"Hollaback Girl" is a song by American recording artist Gwen Stefani from her debut solo album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. . As part of Stefani's vision of creating "a silly dance record", the song is influenced by 1980s dance and pop music...
," particularly in the featuring of a brass band
Brass band
A brass band is a musical ensemble generally consisting entirely of brass instruments, most often with a percussion section. Ensembles that include brass and woodwind instruments can in certain traditions also be termed brass bands , but are usually more correctly termed military bands, concert...
and some majorette
Majorette
Majorette is a French toy manufacturer which mostly produces small die-cast cars, particularly in 1:64 scale. Traditionally, Majorette was centered in the area of Lyon.-History:...
s.
Chart performances
In FranceFrance
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 entered the singles chart at number two on 1 December 2007, then climbed to number one and stayed there for seven weeks. Then after three weeks at number two, it dropped quickly. It totaled 13 weeks in the top ten, 16 weeks in the top 50 and 19 weeks on the chart (top 100).
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), "Parle à ma main" charted for 22 weeks in the top 40 from 15 December 2007. It started at number 24, reached the top ten two weeks later, and eventually topped the chart for four weeks. It remained in the top ten for 16 weeks .
It achieved a moderate success in 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....
. It charted for 17 weeks, with a peak at number 31 in its third week, on 9 December 2007.
Track listings
CD single- "Parle à ma main" — 3:40
- "Auto-Clash" by Fatal Bazooka — 4:53
Digital download
- "Parle à ma main" — 3:40
Peak positions
| Chart (2007-2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 31 |
End of year charts
| End-of-year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 11 |
| End-of-year chart (2008) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 26 |
| French Singles Chart | 8 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | April 26, 2007 | 20,000 |
See also
- List of number-one hits of 2007 (France)
- Ultratop 40 number-one hits of 2008Ultratop 40 number-one hits of 2008This is a list of songs that topped the Belgian Wallonia Ultratop 40 in 2008.- Best-selling singles :This is the ten best-selling/performing singles in 2008....