Mourir demain
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"Mourir demain" is the name of a 2003
song recorded by the Canadian
artist Natasha St-Pier
. She performed the song as a duet with the French
singer Pascal Obispo
. It was released on 18 June 2004, as the second single
from St-Pier's fourth studio album, L'Instant d'après
, on which it features as third track. This song, which has rock sonorities, achieved a great success in France
and Belgium
(Wallonia), reaching the top ten.
The song was covered in 2007 by Yannick Noah
, Patricia Kaas
, Jenifer Bartoli
and Jean-Baptiste Maunier
. This version is available on Les Enfoirés
' album La Caravane des Enfoirés
, as third track.
Charted for 19 weeks on the Ultratop 40
(the Belgian chart), the song went to number 30 on 26 June, then jumped to number nine and reached number four in the seventh and eighth weeks. It stayed for nine weeks in the top ten and dropped slowly. It was 20th on the Annual Chart.
"Mourir demain" was St-Pier's most successful single in Switzerland
in terms of peak position and chart trajectory. The single started at a peak of number 18 on 4 July, then dropped rather slowly on the chart, and totaled 13 weeks in the top 13, 17 weeks in the top 50 and 25 weeks on the chart.
2003 in music
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song recorded 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...
artist Natasha St-Pier
Natasha St-Pier
Natasha St Pier is a Canadian pop singer.-Career:Natasha St Pier released her first album, Émergence, in 1996, produced by composer/producer Steve Barakatt...
. She performed the song as a duet with 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 Pascal Obispo
Pascal Obispo
Pascal Michel Obispo is a French singer/songwriter.Pascal Obispo started singing in 1980. He got his first record deal in 1990, Le long du fleuve. With his second album, Plus que tout au monde, selling over 2 million albums, his songs became a popular success...
. It was released on 18 June 2004, as the 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 St-Pier's fourth studio album, L'Instant d'après
L'Instant d'après
L'Instant d'après is the fourth studio album recorded by the Canadian singer Natasha St-Pier. It was released in 2003 and met success in many countries, including France where it reached #3.- Track listing :# "Tant que c'est toi" — 6:24...
, on which it features as third track. This song, which has rock sonorities, achieved 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), reaching the top ten.
Song information
The text was written by Lionel Florence. It was available on Obispo's 2004 albums Fan and Studio fan in a longer version. It was also included on many French compilations such as NRJ Music Awards 2005.The song was covered in 2007 by Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah is a former professional tennis player from France. He is best remembered for being the last French man to win the French Open in 1983, and as a highly-successful captain of France's Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams...
, Patricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas is a French singer and actress.Kaas is a very successful French-speaking singer, with an International following...
, 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...
and Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Jean-Baptiste Maunier , nicknamed JB or Jean-Bapt, is a French actor and singer famous for his role in the 2004 French film, Les Choristes.- Early life :...
. This version is available on Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
' album La Caravane des Enfoirés
La caravane des Enfoirés
La Caravane des Enfoirés is an album performed by Les Enfoirés, released in 2007. It was recorded during the show at Le Zénith in Nantes, on 27 January 2007.-Disc 1:...
, as third track.
Chart performances
In France, the single charted for 20 on the singles chart, from 20 June to 31 October 2004. It peaked at number seven in the first and the third weeks and stayed in the top ten for nine weeks. It was certified Silver disc and was the 31st best-selling single of the year.Charted for 19 weeks on the Ultratop 40
Ultratop
Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts...
(the Belgian chart), the song went to number 30 on 26 June, then jumped to number nine and reached number four in the seventh and eighth weeks. It stayed for nine weeks in the top ten and dropped slowly. It was 20th on the Annual Chart.
"Mourir demain" was St-Pier's most successful single 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....
in terms of peak position and chart trajectory. The single started at a peak of number 18 on 4 July, then dropped rather slowly on the chart, and totaled 13 weeks in the top 13, 17 weeks in the top 50 and 25 weeks on the chart.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Mourir demain" (album version) — 3:37
- "Mourir demain" (fan version) — 4:08
- Digital download
- "Mourir demain" (album version) — 3:37
- "Mourir demain" (fan version) — 4:08
Peak positions
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 4 |
| French Singles Chart | 7 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 18 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2004) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 20 |
| French Airplay Chart | 26 |
| French Singles Chart | 31 |
| French TV Music Videos Chart | 73 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 20 October 2004 | 125,000 | 182,000 |