4 Mots sur un piano
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"4 Mots sur un piano" is a 2007 song recorded by French
singers Patrick Fiori
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
, who also had written the lyrics, and Christine Ricol. It was released as the second single
- after "Toutes les peines" - from Fiori's album Si on chantait plus fort on July 20, 2007. The single was very successful, particularly in France where it topped the chart.
, when I went to Bastia
, Jean-Jacques Goldman asked me if I would possibly agree to sing with him. Then, in the Restonica, we met a young girl absolutely unknown named Christine, and the idea of a trio became imperative." He also noted that the song is sad.
The song was produced by Patrick Fiori
. It also available on Fiori's best of, 4 Mots, and on many French compilations, such as NRJ Back 2 School 2, NRJ Music Awards 2008 and Hit Connection - Best Of 2007.
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Composed by Jean-Jacques Goldman
, the song is a ballad that deals with the theme of a romantic relationship between two men and one woman. This relationship, initially accepted by all three people, is challenged by the two men who ask the woman to choose between them. She prefers to not choose because she loves both and finally leaves them.
The music video takes place in a room in which, at first, the three people move in (these people are not the singers, but actors). They get along well, sharing all the happy moments. However, throughout the video, an uneasiness settles upon them as a result of this relationship that becomes exclusive and finally, they argue violently. In the end, the room is completely empty.
, the single went straight to number 5 on July 28, 2007 and jumped to number one two weeks later, with about 17,000 copies sold that week. It stayed there for two consecutive weeks. After that, it dropped slowly and managed to total 17 weeks in the top ten, 24 weeks in the top 50 and 32 weeks in the top 100. Certified Silver disc
three months after its release by the SNEP for about 175,000 sales, it was the fifth best-selling single of 2007 in France (163,179 were sold in 2007). In 2007, about 23,690 digital downloads were sold.
It was the second number-one single for Patrick Fiori (after "Belle
" in 1998), and also for Jean-Jacques Goldman (after "Je te donne
" in 1986).
In Belgium
(Wallonia), the single was charted for 19 weeks in the top 40, from September 8, 2007. After a debut at the bottom of the chart, it reached its peak position of number seven in its eighth week. The single was ranked 60th on the 2007 Belgian year-end chart.
In Switzerland
, the single started at number 67 on the Swiss Singles Chart
on August 26, and peaked at number 40 two weeks later. It fell off the chart after 15 weeks.
Digital download
France
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singers Patrick Fiori
Patrick Fiori
Patrick Fiori is a French singer.-Biography:Fiori was born to an Armenian father and a Corsican mother in Marseille, France. When he was only 12 years old, he was offered his first role in the musical La légende des santonniers...
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
, who also had written the lyrics, and Christine Ricol. It was released as the second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
- after "Toutes les peines" - from Fiori's album Si on chantait plus fort on July 20, 2007. The single was very successful, particularly in France where it topped the chart.
Background, lyrics and music video
Fiori explained in an interview: "One day in CorsicaCorsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
, when I went to Bastia
Bastia
Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department....
, Jean-Jacques Goldman asked me if I would possibly agree to sing with him. Then, in the Restonica, we met a young girl absolutely unknown named Christine, and the idea of a trio became imperative." He also noted that the song is sad.
The song was produced by Patrick Fiori
Patrick Fiori
Patrick Fiori is a French singer.-Biography:Fiori was born to an Armenian father and a Corsican mother in Marseille, France. When he was only 12 years old, he was offered his first role in the musical La légende des santonniers...
. It also available on Fiori's best of, 4 Mots, and on many French compilations, such as NRJ Back 2 School 2, NRJ Music Awards 2008 and Hit Connection - Best Of 2007.
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
, the song is a ballad that deals with the theme of a romantic relationship between two men and one woman. This relationship, initially accepted by all three people, is challenged by the two men who ask the woman to choose between them. She prefers to not choose because she loves both and finally leaves them.
The music video takes place in a room in which, at first, the three people move in (these people are not the singers, but actors). They get along well, sharing all the happy moments. However, throughout the video, an uneasiness settles upon them as a result of this relationship that becomes exclusive and finally, they argue violently. In the end, the room is completely empty.
Charts performances
In FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the single went straight to number 5 on July 28, 2007 and jumped to number one two weeks later, with about 17,000 copies sold that week. It stayed there for two consecutive weeks. After that, it dropped slowly and managed to total 17 weeks in the top ten, 24 weeks in the top 50 and 32 weeks in the top 100. Certified Silver disc
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
three months after its release by the SNEP for about 175,000 sales, it was the fifth best-selling single of 2007 in France (163,179 were sold in 2007). In 2007, about 23,690 digital downloads were sold.
It was the second number-one single for Patrick Fiori (after "Belle
Belle (song)
"Belle" is a 1997 song performed by the Francophone singers Patrick Fiori, Daniel Lavoie and Garou, from the musical Notre Dame de Paris. Released as a single in 1998, it was a hit in France and Belgium, topping the charts for many months...
" in 1998), and also for Jean-Jacques Goldman (after "Je te donne
Je te donne
"Je te donne" is a bilingual pop song, recorded in English and French. It was successfully performed by Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones and was released as a single in late 1985. It reached number-one for eight weeks on the French Singles Chart, becoming one of the best-selling singles of...
" in 1986).
In Belgium
Belgium
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(Wallonia), the single was charted for 19 weeks in the top 40, from September 8, 2007. After a debut at the bottom of the chart, it reached its peak position of number seven in its eighth week. The single was ranked 60th on the 2007 Belgian year-end chart.
In Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, the single started at number 67 on the Swiss Singles Chart
Swiss Music Charts
The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75...
on August 26, and peaked at number 40 two weeks later. It fell off the chart after 15 weeks.
Track listings
CD singleDigital download
Peak positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 7 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 6 |
| French Digital Chart | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 40 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 60 |
| French Airplay Chart | 24 |
| French Digital Chart | 25 |
| French Singles Chart | 5 |
| French TV Airplay Chart | 64 |