"E vado via" is a 1991 song recorded as a duet by French singers Didier Barbelivien and Félix Gray. Written by Barbelivien with a music composed by Gray, this ballad was released in 1991 and became the third single from their 1991 album Les Amours cassées, on which it is the opening track. Lyrics are in French, except for the chorus which is sung in Italian by a female voice. It was a hit in France, peaking at number five, though it did not reach the same success as the duo's previous two singles.
| "E vado via" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Félix Gray and Didier Barbelivien | ||||
| from the album Les Amours cassées | ||||
| B-side | "H.L.M." | |||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Pop ballad | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Zone Music, CNR Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Didier Barbelivien, Félix Gray | |||
| Producer(s) | Didier Barbelivien, Jean Albertini | |||
| Félix Gray and Didier Barbelivien singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception edit
When reviewing the single, Music & Media stated that "the contribution of sensual Corinne Sauvage gives this ballad a warm, Mediterranean air".[1]
Charts performance edit
In France, "E vado via" debuted at number 24 on the chart edition of 8 June 1991, then climbed to number 11 and entered the top ten the next week. Then it peaked at number five for a sole week, then began to drop slowly and remained on the chart for a totale of seven weeks in the top ten and 19 weeks in the top 50.[2] It reached a peak of number six on the Belgian (Wallonia) chart, on 29 June 1990,[3] and remained in the top ten for six weeks. It was only number 49 on the Belgian (Flanders) chart, on which it charted for a sole week.[4]
On the Eurochart Hot 100, "E vado via" debuted at number 72 on 22 June 1991, rose to number 38 and peaked at number 25 in its fourth week.[5]
Track listings edit
- 7" single[6]
- "E vado via" — 3:37
- "H.L.M." — 3:34
- CD single[7]
- "E vado via" — 3:37
- "H.L.M." — 3:34
Personnel edit
- Lyrics - Didier Barbelivien
- Music - Félix Gray
- Guitarist - José Souc
- Photography - Alain Marouani
- Recording company - Zone Music
- Arrangements - Bernard Estardy
Charts edit
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 49 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[3] | 6 |
| Europe (European Hot 100)[5] | 25 |
| France (SNEP)[2] | 5 |
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| France, Belgium | 1990 | CD single[7] | Zone Music, CNR Records |
| 7" single[6] |
References edit
- ^ "New releases – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 32. 10 August 1991. p. 10. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 7 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ a b "Félix Gray & Didier Barbelivien – E vado via" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Top 3 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 26. 29 June 1991. p. 22. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 9 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ a b "Félix Gray & Didier Barbelivien – E vado via" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 28. 13 July 1991. p. 29. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 9 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ a b "E vado via" at Discogs, 7" single (Félix Gray & Didier Barbelivien – "E vado via") (accessdate: 9 September 2021).
- ^ a b "E vado via" at Discogs, CD single (Félix Gray & Didier Barbelivien – "E vado via") (accessdate: 9 September 2021).