C'est la ouate
Encyclopedia
"C'est la ouate" is a pop
song recorded by French
artist Caroline Loeb
. It was the first single
from her album Loeb C.D. and her second single overall. It was released in late 1986 and published by Barclay editions. It became a big hit in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Argentina where it became a top ten hit, and was covered by many artists throughout the years.
In 1987, when French journalist Yves Mourousi
asked President François Mitterrand
about what songs he knew, the latter replied : "C'est la ouate". Arie Elmaleh performed a transformative show on the playback of the song in the 2003 film Chouchou
by Merzak Allouache
. Since 2004, French mutual MAAF uses the song as its jingle advertising, becoming French favorite ad in 2005.
in 2002 (released as a promo CD single), Quaffe (Germany), Vik 20 and Elena for the compilation French Trance vol. 1 in 2003, Deldongo in 2005 and available digitally, Bamby and the dogs, Gennaro Cosmo Parlato on the album Remainders (Italy), Pornois, Biba Binoche (Belgium) and Mastercuts (U.S.) in 2006, Elio Riso, Giori (available digitally) and La Prohibida (Spain) in 2007, Quentin Mosimann
on his debut album Duel, Carpacho and Yuyu in 2008.
The song was parodied by André Lamy in 1987 under the title "C'est la droite" on his album Public n°1, by Nadjim Lala in 1987 ("C'est l'kawa't") and by Parolix in 2007 (title : "C'est les maths").
, the song was also ranked in Argentinian chart.
7" single - Remixes
1 Remix
Pop music
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song recorded by French
France
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artist Caroline Loeb
Caroline Loeb
Caroline Loeb , is an actress, radio host, singer, director and French writer. She remains particularly known for her 1980s hit "C'est la ouate".-Filmography:...
. It was the first 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...
from her album Loeb C.D. and her second single overall. It was released in late 1986 and published by Barclay editions. It became a big hit in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Argentina where it became a top ten hit, and was covered by many artists throughout the years.
History
This song, which has words of "a derisive and light genre", "is crossed in the field of the classics". French-born singer Amina Annabi and humorist Dominique Farrugia are among the singers who performed the background vocals. There are a 3:48 edit version, a 5:32 extended version and an instrumental version entitled "Lazy dub". The B-side of the vinyl, "And So What", is an adaptation in English-language by Caroline Loeb. The music video, directed by Philippe Gautier, shows model and painter Anh Duong among the dancers. A few months after the original release, in August 1987, the singer recorded a remixed version of her song which was charted in the Netherlands, but she took the pseudonym of Carol'in.In 1987, when French journalist Yves Mourousi
Yves Mourousi
Yves Mourousi was a French television and radio news presenter and journalist. He was the TF1 mid-day news anchor during 14 years between 1975 to 1988 and one of the most popular TV presenter at this time.His name, Mourousi come from his mother, a Russian princess of Phanariote nobility....
asked President François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand was the 21st President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, serving from 1981 until 1995. He is the longest-serving President of France and, as leader of the Socialist Party, the only figure from the left so far elected President...
about what songs he knew, the latter replied : "C'est la ouate". Arie Elmaleh performed a transformative show on the playback of the song in the 2003 film Chouchou
Chouchou (film)
Chouchou is a 2003 French comedy film about a maghrebin transvestite who settles in Paris to find his nephew. The film stars Gad Elmaleh as the title character Chouchou, for which he was nominated the César Award for Best Actor.-Cast:...
by Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache is an Algerian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 16 films since 1976. His 1996 film Salut cousin! was submitted to the 69th Academy Awards in the category for Best Foreign Language Film....
. Since 2004, French mutual MAAF uses the song as its jingle advertising, becoming French favorite ad in 2005.
Cover versions and parodies
The song has been covered by many artists, including French host Sophie Favier in 1996, a South African Dj&Vj Ike Therry in 1997 one of the Top Worldwide Dj's of the 90's (collaboration with 2pac Tupak Shakur etc)..Caroline Loeb she was acting in the Video with Ike Therry.., Star Academy 2Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
in 2002 (released as a promo CD single), Quaffe (Germany), Vik 20 and Elena for the compilation French Trance vol. 1 in 2003, Deldongo in 2005 and available digitally, Bamby and the dogs, Gennaro Cosmo Parlato on the album Remainders (Italy), Pornois, Biba Binoche (Belgium) and Mastercuts (U.S.) in 2006, Elio Riso, Giori (available digitally) and La Prohibida (Spain) in 2007, Quentin Mosimann
Quentin Mosimann
Quentin Mosimann is a Swiss singer, winner of the seventh season of the TV reality show Star Academy France. His first solo album, Duel, is composed of cover versions of 1980s hits...
on his debut album Duel, Carpacho and Yuyu in 2008.
The song was parodied by André Lamy in 1987 under the title "C'est la droite" on his album Public n°1, by Nadjim Lala in 1987 ("C'est l'kawa't") and by Parolix in 2007 (title : "C'est les maths").
Chart performances
In France, the single debuted at #37 on December 20, 1986, climbed quickly and finally hit #5 in its eighth week. It totaled six weeks in the top ten and 18 weeks on the chart (top 50). In Austria, the single was charted for two weeks at #30 on October 1, 1987. The single reached #1 in Italy, #3 in Spain and #10 in Germany. According to the SACEMSACEM
SACEM may refer to:* The Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique is a French professional association collecting payments of artists’ rights and distributing the rights to the original authors, composers and publishers...
, the song was also ranked in Argentinian chart.
Track listings
7" single- "C'est la ouate" – 3:48
- "And So What" – 3:48
7" single - Remixes
- "C'est la ouate" (remix) – 4:00
- "Comme un papillon" – 4:18
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 1987 | 250,000 | 301,000 |
Charts
| Chart (1986/1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentinian Singles Chart | 10 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 30 |
| Dutch Mega Top 100 1 | 32 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 5 |
| German Singles Chart | 10 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 3 |
1 Remix