J'attends l'amour
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"J'attends l'amour" is a 2002 song recorded by the French
artist Jenifer Bartoli
. Released in April 2002, it was her debut single
, from her eponymous album, Jenifer
. This song was a great success in France
and Belgium
(Wallonia).
The song features on many French compilations, such as Best Of France 2002 and Now! Hits Référence Vol. 2. It was also available on the Star Academy's albums, Les Singles and Le Live. The song was included on Jenifer's live album Jénifer fait son live, as the 17th track.
In February 2007, the song was also released in the U.S.
at the same time as the album Jenifer.
The song went straight to number two on the French Singles Chart, on 20 April 2002, and was unable to dislodge Shakira
's "Whenever, Wherever
". Then it almost did not stop to drop the following weeks, totalling seven weeks in the top ten, 12 weeks in the top 50 and 19 weeks in the top 100. It achieved Gold
status and ranked 30th on the End of the Year Chart. According to Infodisc website, about 209,000 copies of the single were sold in France.
The single charted for 13 weeks in Belgium (Wallonia), from 27 April 2002. It started at number eight, then climbed to number two, just behind her former candidate of the Star Academy 1
, Jean-Pascal Lacoste
, with his single "L'Agitateur". Then it dropped on the chart and remained for eight weeks in the top ten. It was certified Gold disc and features at number 14 on the Annual Chart.
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...
artist Jenifer Bartoli
Jenifer Bartoli
Jenifer Yaël Dadouche-Bartoli , better known as simply Jenifer, is a pop singer who has, since 2002, had a number of hit singles in the French, Belgium and Swiss charts...
. Released in April 2002, it was her debut 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 eponymous album, Jenifer
Jenifer (album)
Jenifer is the title of Jenifer Bartoli debut album released in 2002 in France, and in February 2007 in U.S.. It achieved success on the French and Belgian chart, reaching the top two. It spawned four successful singles, all of them were top ten hits in her country home. One of the tracks is a duet...
. This song was a great success in France
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...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Wallonia).
Song information
This song is actually based on the Joana Demker's song, "True Love". The music video was shot in London, and shows the singer walking in the streets.The song features on many French compilations, such as Best Of France 2002 and Now! Hits Référence Vol. 2. It was also available on the Star Academy's albums, Les Singles and Le Live. The song was included on Jenifer's live album Jénifer fait son live, as the 17th track.
In February 2007, the song was also released in the U.S.
United States
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at the same time as the album Jenifer.
The song went straight to number two on the French Singles Chart, on 20 April 2002, and was unable to dislodge Shakira
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
's "Whenever, Wherever
Whenever, Wherever
"Whenever, Wherever" is a Latin pop song written by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, Gloria Estefan, and Tim Mitchell for Shakira's first English language album, Laundry Service. The track was produced by Shakira, and recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami as well as Compass Point Studios in...
". Then it almost did not stop to drop the following weeks, totalling seven weeks in the top ten, 12 weeks in the top 50 and 19 weeks in the top 100. It achieved Gold
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,...
status and ranked 30th on the End of the Year Chart. According to Infodisc website, about 209,000 copies of the single were sold in France.
The single charted for 13 weeks in Belgium (Wallonia), from 27 April 2002. It started at number eight, then climbed to number two, just behind her former candidate of the Star Academy 1
Star 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...
, Jean-Pascal Lacoste
Jean-Pascal Lacoste
Jean-Pascal Lacoste is a French singer, actor and TV host.-Career:...
, with his single "L'Agitateur". Then it dropped on the chart and remained for eight weeks in the top ten. It was certified Gold disc and features at number 14 on the Annual Chart.
Track listings
- CD single
- "J'attends l'amour" — 3:39
- "Viens me voir" — 3:25
- Digital download
- "J'attends l'amour" — 3:39
- "J'attends l'amour" (2005 live version) — 4:15
Peak positions
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| European Singles Chart | 7 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 14 |
| French Singles Chart | 30 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | 22 April 2002 | 25,000 |
| France | Gold | 28 August 2002 | 250,000 |