"Boule de flipper" is a song by French model, actress and singer Corynne Charby. Written by Jean-Michel Bériat and Christophe and produced by Franck Yvy, it was initially released in 1986 as her debut single and later appeared on her album Toi issued in 1987.
| "Boule de flipper" | ||||
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| Single by Corynne Charby | ||||
| from the album Toi | ||||
| B-side | "J'sais pas quoi dire" | |||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Producer(s) | Franck Yvy | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Boule de flipper" (FR3, 1986) on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception edit
A review in Pan-European magazine Music & Media described "Boule de flipper" as being "a Nena-type of song, up-tempo, catchy and a chorus with an European feel".[1]
Chart performance edit
In France, "Boule de flipper" debuted at number 39 during the week of 20 September 1986, climbing to number 17 four weeks later, and remained on the chart (top 50) for 16 weeks.[2]
Track listings edit
- 7" single (Polydor 885 019-7)
- "Boule de flipper" (3:50)
- "J'sais pas quoi dire" (3:50)
Cover versions edit
Leslie on her album Futur 80 (2007); her version was released as a promotional single
Charts edit
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (European Hot 100)[3] | 62 |
| France (SNEP)[2] | 17 |
References edit
- ^ "M&M – New Talent" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 3, no. 47. 29 November 1986. p. 10. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 27 September 2023 – via World Radio History.
- ^ a b "Corynne Charby – Boule de flipper" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 3, no. 46. 22 November 1986. p. 14-15. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 27 September 2023 – via World Radio History.