Babacar (song)
Encyclopedia
"Babacar" is a 1987 song recorded by French
singer France Gall
. Written by Michel Berger
, it was the first single from the album of the same name. Released on 3 April 1987, it achieved success, reaching the top 20 in France and Germany.
in early 2009 that her new single would be a french track and a cover. Later on, at the end of May, the single cover was released and it was confirmed that it would be another France Gall
cover.
Ryan performed and presented the single for the first time in her gig at G-A-Y
in London
, United Kingdom
.
Later on a preview of the official video was online 1 week before the Belgian release of the single.
The song debuted first in Sweden at #27, debuting one week after in Belgium at #22.
The song was already released in Poland
, Czech Republic
and a German release is set for the 30 October 2009.
CD maxi
on her eighth studio album Toutes les femmes en moi
, as 14th track.
France
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...
singer France Gall
France Gall
France Gall is a popular French yé-yé singer.Gall was married to, and had a successful singing career in partnership with, French singer-songwriter Michel Berger....
. Written by Michel Berger
Michel Berger
Michel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
, it was the first single from the album of the same name. Released on 3 April 1987, it achieved success, reaching the top 20 in France and Germany.
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 11 |
| German Singles Chart | 14 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 27 |
Kate Ryan version
It was announced by Kate RyanKate Ryan
Kate Ryan is a Belgian World Music Award winner. She began her singing career in 2001 and later found fame with a string of dance hits. These included covers, mostly of Mylène Farmer and France Gall, such as "Désenchantée", "Libertine" and "Ella, elle l'a" as well as new material...
in early 2009 that her new single would be a french track and a cover. Later on, at the end of May, the single cover was released and it was confirmed that it would be another France Gall
France Gall
France Gall is a popular French yé-yé singer.Gall was married to, and had a successful singing career in partnership with, French singer-songwriter Michel Berger....
cover.
Ryan performed and presented the single for the first time in her gig at G-A-Y
G-A-Y
G-A-Y is a gay nightclub in London. It operated from the London Astoria music venue for 15 years until July 2008. The Boston Globe described it as "London's largest gay-themed club night", NME reported that it "attracts 6,000 clubbers each week", and The Independent described it as "the one London...
in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
Later on a preview of the official video was online 1 week before the Belgian release of the single.
The song debuted first in Sweden at #27, debuting one week after in Belgium at #22.
The song was already released in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
and a German release is set for the 30 October 2009.
Track listings
CD single- "Babacar" (radio edit) — 3.11
- "Babacar" (extended mix) — 5.18
CD maxi
- "Babacar" (radio edit) — 3:21
- "Babacar" (extended) — 5:21
- "Babacar" (basto! remix) — 6:33
- "Babacar" (XTM remix) — 6:34
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Flanders) Singles Chart | 17 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 27 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 21 |
| Poland Airplay Top 100 | 92 |
| Germany Singles Chart | 28 |
| Austria Singles Chart | 53 |
Other cover versions
In 2009, the song was covered by Lara FabianLara Fabian
Lara Fabian is a Belgian-Italian international singer who also holds Canadian citizenship. Multilingual, she sings in French, Italian and English....
on her eighth studio album Toutes les femmes en moi
Toutes les femmes en moi
Toutes les femmes en moi is the 6th French album and 8th studio album in total released by Lara Fabian.During 2008, Fabian was in Belgium preparing to record a brand new French album with famous pianist Mark Herskowitz, who had also composed and arranged the hidden instrumental track featured on...
, as 14th track.