"Écris l'histoire" is the debut and most successful single from French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released in March 2005 in francophone countries as first single from his album Je deviens moi, where it had a great success, particularly in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
| "Écris l'histoire" | ||||
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| Single by Grégory Lemarchal | ||||
| from the album Je deviens moi | ||||
| B-side | "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" | |||
| Released | 29 March 2005 | |||
| Recorded | France | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Francesco de Benedittis Paul Manners Davide Esposito | |||
| Producer(s) | Yvan Cassar | |||
| Grégory Lemarchal singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
The lyrics were written and the music composed by Francesco de Benedittis and Paul Manners. This song is actually a cover version of that of Italian singer Davide Esposito, "Io so che tu", but with other lyrics in French. Esposito's version, available on the CD single in an original and an unplugged versions, was charted from September 2006, peaking at number 71 in Switzerland[1] and number 20 in France (it reentered the French chart at number 93 after Lemarchal's death, in May 2007).[2]
Chart performances edit
It entered at number two on the French SNEP Singles Chart on 2 April 2005. There it stayed for five consecutive weeks, and was unable to dislodge the smash hit "Un Monde parfait" by Ilona, which topped the chart then. Then it dropped on the chart, and totaled nine weeks in the top ten, 14 weeks in the top 50 and 21 weeks in the top 100.[3] The single was certified Platinum disc by the SNEP, the French certifier, for 300,000 copies sold.[4]
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number seven on Ultratop 40 on 9 April 2005, and reached a peak at number two. It remained for ten weeks in the top ten and 16 weeks on the chart (top 40).[5]
In Switzerland, the single entered the chart at number 43 on 10 April 2005. It climbed to a peak at number 18 the next week, and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. On 20 May 2007, just after Lemarchal's death, it re-entered the chart at number 40 for one week.[6]
In 2005, it was the 14th best-selling single in France,[7] and the 13th in Belgium.[8]
The song is also available on Lemarchal's posthumous compilation, Rêves.
It was covered by Liane Foly and Michael Jones for Les Enfoirés' 2006 album Le Village des Enfoirés and included in a medley named "Medley On s'écrit". It was also covered in 2011 by Claire Keim, Yannick Noah and Maurane on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés.[9]
Track listings edit
- CD single
- "Écris l'histoire" (single version) — 3:39
- "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" — 3:28
- "Écris l'histoire" (instrumental version) — 3:38
- Digital download
- "Écris l'histoire" — 3:39
- "Écris l'histoire" (2006 live version) — 4:21
Charts and sales edit
Peak positions edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications and sales edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[4] | Platinum | 300,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ ""Io so che tu", Swiss Singles Chart" (in German). Hitparade. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
- ^ ""Io so che tu", French Singles Chart" (in French). Lescharts. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
- ^ a b ""Écris l'histoire", French SNEP Singles Chart" (in French). Lescharts. Retrieved 5 December 2007.
- ^ a b "French single certifications – Grégory Lemarchal – Écris l'histoire" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ a b ""Écris l'histoire", Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ^ a b ""Écris l'histoire", Swiss Top 100 Singles Chart" (in French). Hitparade. Retrieved 5 December 2007.
- ^ a b "2005 French Singles Chart" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2008.
- ^ a b "2005 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 20 April 2008.
- ^ "2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés, track listing and charts" (in French). lescharts. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Grégory Lemarchal — Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
- ^ French Digital Chart, from 06.05.07 to 12.05.07 Ifop.com (Retrieved May 2, 2008)
- ^ "Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52" (PDF). Billboard. VNU Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b "2005 French Airplay and Video Charts" (in French). Yacast. Retrieved 14 May 2008.