Si loin de vous
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"Si loin de vous" is a song recorded by the French-born R&B
singer Nâdiya
and written by Thierry Gronfier, Nâdiya and Mehdy Boussaïd. It was released as the third single released from her second best-selling studio album to date, 16/9
. The single was released during the fourth quarter of 2004, being released in November in France and Switzerland and in December in some several other European countries.
, an electronic music
from the 1976 album Albedo 0.39
.
, the French certificator, becoming Nâdiya's fastest certified single. In total, over 191,000 copies were sold of "Si loin de vous" in France, close to receiving a platinum certification. The song peaked at number forty-six in the 2004 French singles year-end chart (with former singles "Parle-moi" (number 22) and "Et c'est parti..." (number 30) appearing in the year-end chart too) and number 72 in the 2005 edition.
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer Nâdiya
Nâdiya
Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla...
and written by Thierry Gronfier, Nâdiya and Mehdy Boussaïd. It was released as the third single released from her second best-selling studio album to date, 16/9
16/9 (album)
16/9 is the 2004 studio album by the French R&B singer Nâdiya. The album and singles off it were a huge success and very popular in France and Switzerland. The album remained for over 90 weeks on the French album chart, which is a remarkable achievement for an album. The album peaked at number six...
. The single was released during the fourth quarter of 2004, being released in November in France and Switzerland and in December in some several other European countries.
Inspiration
The main whistle in the melody is inspired from "Pulstar" by VangelisVangelis
Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou is a Greek composer of electronic, progressive, ambient, jazz, pop rock and orchestral music, under the artist name Vangelis...
, an electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
from the 1976 album Albedo 0.39
Albedo 0.39
Albedo 0.39 is an album by the artist Vangelis, released in 1976. It is a concept album around space and space physics.Albedo 0.39 was the second album produced by Vangelis in Nemo Studios, London, which was his creative base until the late 1980s...
.
Chart performance
On 22 December 2004, the song was certified gold meaning over 100,000 copies were sold, one month after its release by the Syndicat National de l'Édition PhonographiqueSyndicat 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...
, the French certificator, becoming Nâdiya's fastest certified single. In total, over 191,000 copies were sold of "Si loin de vous" in France, close to receiving a platinum certification. The song peaked at number forty-six in the 2004 French singles year-end chart (with former singles "Parle-moi" (number 22) and "Et c'est parti..." (number 30) appearing in the year-end chart too) and number 72 in the 2005 edition.
Track listings
- CD single (11:45)
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (radio edit) — 3:55
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (karaoke version) — 3:55
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (video)
- Maxi single (18:14)
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (radio edit) — 3:55
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (6Mondini remix) — 5:33
- "Si loin de vous (Hey oh... par la radio)" (instrumental) — 3:51
- "Et c'est parti...Et c'est parti..."Et c'est parti..." is a song recorded by the France-born R&B singer Nâdiya, featuring the English rapper Smartzee. The song was released as the second single off her 2004 second studio album 16/9 in June 2004...
" (6mondini remix) — 4:59
Versions and remixes
- Album version
- Radio edit
- Instrumental
- 6Mondini Remix
- Karaoke version
Peak positions
| Chart (2004/05) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Flanders) Singles Chart | 10 |
| Belgium (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 6 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 27 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2004) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 46 |
| Chart (2005) | Position |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 50 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 45 |
| French Singles Chart | 72 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | December 22, 2004 | 125,000 | 191,000 |