La Rivière de notre enfance
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"La Rivière de notre enfance" is the name of a 2004
song recorded in duet by the Canadian
singer Garou
and the French
artist Michel Sardou
. It was released on November 2004 as the third single from Garou's second studio album, Reviens
, on which it features as 17th track, and the first single from Sardou's album, Du Plaisir (fourth track). The song was a number one hit in France
and Belgium
(Wallonia) and also achieved success in Switzerland
. It was the fourth #1 hit in France for Garou, allowing him to be the artist who totals the most weeks at #1 in this country.
It features on many French compilations, such as Duos and the charity album Solidarité Asie, featuring on it as the first track.
The song was written by the famous composer and songwriter Didier Barbelivien
, who also wrote composed several hits for various artists such as Elsa Lunghini
, Patricia Kaas
, Johnny Hallyday
, Caroline Legrand
and Corynne Charby
.
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song recorded in duet by the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer Garou
Garou (singer)
Garou , from the French expression "loup-garou", which means "werewolf" and is a transformation of "Garand", his last name; is a Canadian singer from Sherbrooke, Quebec. He is known for his work in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris and the #1 hits "Belle", "Seul", "Sous le vent", and "La Rivière de...
and 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...
artist Michel Sardou
Michel Sardou
Michel Sardou is a French singer.He was born in Paris, the son of Fernand Sardou and Jackie Rollin . Contrary to claims common towards the beginning of his career, he is not the grandson of the dramatist Victorien Sardou...
. It was released on November 2004 as the third single from Garou's second studio album, Reviens
Reviens
Reviens is the second studio album recorded by the Canadian singer Garou, and his third album overall. Released in May 2003, this album was a great success in many countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland and Poland where it reached the top five....
, on which it features as 17th track, and the first single from Sardou's album, Du Plaisir (fourth track). The song was a number one hit 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) and also achieved success 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....
. It was the fourth #1 hit in France for Garou, allowing him to be the artist who totals the most weeks at #1 in this country.
It features on many French compilations, such as Duos and the charity album Solidarité Asie, featuring on it as the first track.
The song was written by the famous composer and songwriter Didier Barbelivien
Didier Barbelivien
Didier Barbelivien is a French author, lyricist, songwriter and singer. Beginning in the 1970s, he wrote a number of successful songs for artists such as: Dalida, Johnny Hallyday, Michel Sardou, Daniel Guichard, Claude François, Gilbert Montagné, Sylvie Vartan, Patti Layne, Gilbert Bécaud, Enrico...
, who also wrote composed several hits for various artists such as Elsa Lunghini
Elsa Lunghini
Elsa Lunghini, stage name Elsa , is a French singer and actress. She was a famous teenage pop-star in the late-1980s. In 1986, she was the youngest singer ever to reach number one in the French charts with the single T'en va pas, and she went on to sell millions of records during the decade...
, Patricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas is a French singer and actress.Kaas is a very successful French-speaking singer, with an International following...
, Johnny Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan...
, Caroline Legrand
Caroline Legrand
Caroline Legrand is a 1980s French singer, primarily known for her 1989 hit "J'aurais voulu te dire".-Musical career:She was recruited by the French singer François Feldman after being the first winner of the 'Tremplin de la chanson française' that the Parisian nightclub L'Orange Bleue organized.In...
and Corynne Charby
Corynne Charby
Corynne Charby is a French actress, pop singer and model.-Modeling:Born Corinne Charbit in Paris, Charby grew up in France, and left school after the troisième . In the late 70s, she began a successful career as a model...
.
Track listings
CD single- "La Rivière de notre enfance" — 3:24
- "L'Aveu" (live) by GarouGarou (singer)Garou , from the French expression "loup-garou", which means "werewolf" and is a transformation of "Garand", his last name; is a Canadian singer from Sherbrooke, Quebec. He is known for his work in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris and the #1 hits "Belle", "Seul", "Sous le vent", and "La Rivière de...
— 4:43 - "La Rivière de notre enfance" (instrumental version) — 3:24
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- "La Rivière de notre enfance" — 3:24
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 22 December 2004 | 250,000 | 425,000 |
Charts
| Chart (2004–2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| French Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 14 |
| End of year chart (2004) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 54 |
| French Singles Chart | 10 |
| End of year chart (2005) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 35 |
| French Singles Chart | 47 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 79 |