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Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?

"Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" (English: “Are you coming for the holidays?") is a 1988 pop song recorded by French vocal duet David et Jonathan. Written by Didier Barbelivien and Pascal Auriat with music composed by duet member David Marouani, it was the third single from their 1988 album Cœur de gosse, (English: "Kid's heart") on which it appears as the first track, and was released in May 1988. It achieved success in France, peaking at number three and thus becoming one of the summer hits of 1988.

"Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?"
Single by David et Jonathan
from the album Cœur de gosse
B-side"On ira"
ReleasedMay 1988
Recorded1987 or 1988
StudioStudio CBE (recording)
GenrePop
Length4:15
LabelSefra
Composer(s)David Marouani
Lyricist(s)Didier Barbelivien,
Pascal Auriat
Producer(s)Pascal Auriat
David et Jonathan singles chronology
"Gina"
(1987) 		"Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?"
(1988) 		"Cœur de gosse"
(1988)

Lyrics and music video

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Lyrics were written by Didier Barbelivien, who had written the duet's previous single, "Gina". The phrase "a crocodile on your blouson" is sometimes viewed as an indirect reference to the trademark of Lacoste.[1] The music video for "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" was shot on a beach in Hammamet, Tunisia, and shows images of the duet playing piano and experiencing a summertime love with girls on a sunny beach, which is often considered as dated; however, duet member Jonathan Bermudes considered that it was perfectly in the style of the 1980s and that it remained in the memory of a whole generation.[2] In 2013, Marouani said the song generates royalties which provide an amount of 5000 euros per year.[3]

Cover versions

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"Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" attracted attention after being parodied by Les Nuls under the title "Qu'est-ce que tu vends pour les vacances ?", with Alain Chabat et Dominique Farrugia in the roles of David and Jonathan.[2][4]

Chart performance

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In France, "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" debuted at number 44 on the chart edition of 25 June 1988, entered the top ten in its fifth week where it remained for ten weeks; it reached number three for non consecutive five weeks, being unable to dislodge at the first two positions "Nuit de folie" by Début de Soirée and "Un roman d'amitié (Friend You Give Me a Reason)" by Elsa Lunghini and Glenn Medeiros; then it fell off the top 50 straight from number 27 after 20 weeks of presence.[5] It earned a Gold disc, awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.[6] On the European Hot 100 Singles, it started at number 85 on 16 July 1988 and reached a peak of number nine in its seventh week, and remained on the chart for a total of 19 weeks, nine of them in the top 20.[7]

Track listings

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  1. "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" — 4:15
  2. "On ira" — 3:47
  1. "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" — 6:49
  2. "On ira" — 3:47
  • 7" single - Canada[10]
  1. "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" — 4:25
  2. "Où va l'amour ami ?" — 3:58

Personnel

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  • Arrangement — Bernard Estardy
  • Cover design — Claude Caudron
  • Photography — F. Darmigny
  • Producer — Pascal Auriat

Charts and certifications

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Release history

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Country Date Format Label
France 1988 7" single[8] Sefra
12" single[9]
Canada 7" single[10] Charles Talar

References

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  1. ^ "La Story des Tubes de l'Été : "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances" de David & Jonathan" (in French). RFM. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Que sont devenus David et Jonathan ?". Télé Loisirs (in French). 20 June 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  3. ^ Ruelle, Yohann (11 October 2013). "David & Jonathan : 5.000 euros par an grâce à "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances" !". chartsinfrance.net (in French). Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  4. ^ Habib, Elia (2002). Muz hit.tubes (in French). Alinéa Bis. p. 108. ISBN 2-9518832-0-X.
  5. ^ a b "David & Jonathan – Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances?" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  6. ^ a b "French single certifications – David & Jonathan – Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved November 24, 2021. Select DAVID & JONATHAN and click OK. 
  7. ^ a b "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 5, no. 35. 27 August 1988. p. 16-17. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 13 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
  8. ^ a b "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" at Discogs, 7" single France (David & Jonathan – "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?") (accessdate: 13 October 2021).
  9. ^ a b "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" at Discogs, 12" maxi France (David & Jonathan – "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?") (accessdate: 12 October 2021).
  10. ^ a b "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" at Discogs, 7" single Canada (David & Jonathan – "Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?") (accessdate: 13 October 2021).
  11. ^ "1988 Year-End Eurocharts - Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 6, no. 52/1. 1 January 1989. p. 30. Retrieved 8 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
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