Je serai (ta meilleure amie)
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"Je serai" is the name of a 2001
song recorded by the French
singer Lorie
. It was released on 30 October 2001 as second single
from her debut album Près de Toi
, on which it features as third track. It achieved success in Belgium (Wallonia) and France
, but its sales and positions on charts were hugeless in comparison with those of the previous single, "Près de moi
".
and was directed by Vincent Egret.
Lorie performed the song during her first tour ; as a result, the song was included in a live version on her 2003 album Live Tour, as the 13th track. It also features on Lorie's 2005 best of just entitled Best of (11th track), and on many French compilations, such as Just Girls.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single charted for twenty weeks from 1 December 2001. It entered at number 29, reached the top ten two weeks later and hit number five for two weeks. It remained for ten weeks in the top ten. It was certified Gold disc and was number 68 on the Annual Chart.
The song ranked for eight weeks on the Swiss Singles Chart
, peaking at number 25 in the first week, on 27 January 2002.
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song recorded by the French
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 Lorie
Lorie
Laure Pester, professionally known as Lorie, is a French singer. Her fame can be attributed to producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Williams and her father–manager Dominique Pester...
. It was released on 30 October 2001 as 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...
from her debut album Près de Toi
Près de Toi
Près de Toi is French pop singer Lorie's triple-platinum debut album. It was released on September 30, 2001. On April 29, 2002, a special limited edition of the album was released with new packaging and extra tracks...
, on which it features as third track. It achieved success in Belgium (Wallonia) and 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...
, but its sales and positions on charts were hugeless in comparison with those of the previous single, "Près de moi
Près de moi
"Près de moi" is the second single recorded by the French singer Lorie. Released in 2001, it was the first single from her first album Près de Toi, on which it features as second track...
".
Song information
The song, who deals with the friendship between the singer and her best female friend, was composed and produced by Johnny Williams and Louis Element. The music video was shot in MexicoMexico
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and was directed by Vincent Egret.
Lorie performed the song during her first tour ; as a result, the song was included in a live version on her 2003 album Live Tour, as the 13th track. It also features on Lorie's 2005 best of just entitled Best of (11th track), and on many French compilations, such as Just Girls.
Chart performances
The song debuted at number five on the French Singles Chart, on 17 November 2001. It peaked at this position for four non consecutive weeks and remained in the top ten for 12 weeks. Then it dropped on the chart and totaled 20 weeks in the top 50 and 22 weeks on the chart (top 100). It finally achieved Gold status and was ranked respectively 37th and 58th on the 2001 and 2002 End of the Year Charts.In Belgium (Wallonia), the single charted for twenty weeks from 1 December 2001. It entered at number 29, reached the top ten two weeks later and hit number five for two weeks. It remained for ten weeks in the top ten. It was certified Gold disc and was number 68 on the Annual Chart.
The song ranked for eight weeks 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...
, peaking at number 25 in the first week, on 27 January 2002.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (radio edit) — 3:28
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (groove radio remix) — 3:24
- CD single - Limited edition
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (radio edit) — 3:28
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (groove radio remix) — 3:24
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- Digital download
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (radio edit) — 3:28
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (radio edit) (second version) — 4:21
- "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" (radio edit) (live) — 5:20
Peak positions
| Chart (2001/02) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 5 |
| French Singles Chart | 5 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 25 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 37 |
| End of year chart (2002) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 68 |
| French Singles Chart | 58 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | 19 January 2002 | 20,000 | |
| France | Gold | 18 December 2001 | 250,000 | 307,000+ |