"Amies-ennemies" is a song recorded by the French R&B singer Nâdiya. It was released as the third single from her third studio album, Nâdiya, on October 30, 2006. The song is harmonically based on the second theme of Frédéric Chopin's Waltz Op. 64, No. 2. It was a top five hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
| "Amies-ennemies" | ||||
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| Single by Nâdiya | ||||
| from the album Nâdiya | ||||
| B-side | "Cette planète" | |||
| Released | October 30, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Géraldine Delacoux, Thierry Gronfier, Frédéric Chopin | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Amies-ennemies" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The song appears to be re-recorded or remixed for the video, as the song starts with a slightly different rhythm and the video version begins with the chorus instead of the first verse like the album version. There are more small differences, like the shout when the second verse begins, the a cappella part almost at the end of the video version and when she sings "l'autres ennemies" ('the other enemies'), is also different from the album version.
The video starts by showing a phonograph player, literally sampling the original Chopin waltz, next showing Nâdiya sitting on a couch putting on 'closed headphones'. Cuts of some children on ballet are also shown - throughout the whole video. When the first verse begins, Nâdiya is dancing in some sort of room with only a ventilator behind her. More scenes of the two friends are shown (one representing Nâdiya probably). At the chorus, we see Nâdiya with her background dancers performing a choreography for the song. Meanwhile, the two friends are having an argument and split from each other on the beach. At last, there is a party going on in Nâdiya's apartment with all of her friends being there. The video ends with Nâdiya picking up the phone and answering "C'est Nâdiya" ('Nâdiya here').
Chart performance edit
It charted and peaked at number four in France for two weeks. The song has become her longest-running solo single in the French singles chart, being in it for 29 weeks. The record was previously held by her former single "Roc", which was in it for 24 weeks. Later, this record was broken by the Enrique Iglesias duet "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)", in it for 46 weeks.
Track listings edit
Digital download (September 25, 2006)
- "Amies-ennemies" – 3:43
CD single (October 30, 2006)
- "Amies-ennemies" – 3:43
- "Cètte planète" – 3:13
- "Amies-ennemies" [a cappella]
- "Amies-ennemies" [video]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
Decade-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[13] | Silver | 100,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "Nâdiya – Amies-Ennemies" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Nâdiya — Amies Ennemies. TopHit. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Nâdiya – Amies-Ennemies" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ French Digital Chart Disqueenfrance.com Archived 2006-11-18 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 11, 2008)
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Mar 1, 2007". TopHit. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Nâdiya – Amies-Ennemies". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ 2006 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved September 11, 2008)
- ^ 2006 French Singles Chart Ifop.com Archived 2007-12-04 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 11, 2008)
- ^ "Лучшие песни и музыка за 2007 год" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ 2007 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance.com Archived 2012-04-04 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 14, 2009)
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2007". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Decade Chart: 00s". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "French single certifications – Nadiya – Amies-ennemies" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 8 August 2022. Select NADIYA and click OK.