Près de moi
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"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 (and as 14th and 15th tracks in remixed versions). The single was a smash hit in France
and Belgium
(Wallonia).
The music video was shot in Miami, directed by Vincent Egret and producted by Yul Films. In it, Lorie and some dancers perform a choreographied dance.
The song is included on Lorie's best of, and also on the live album Live Tour
, as second track. It was included in a medley (eighth track) on the 2004 album Week End Tour
. Many French compilations contain the song, such as Stars of TV, Dance Machine 22 and Hits France 2001.
by the SNEP, the French certificator, for a minimum of 500,000 copies sold. According to Infodisc website, the song totalled 624,860 sales in France.
The single charted for 30 weeks on the Ultratop 40, from 7 July 2001. It debuted at number 34, reached the top ten three weeks later, and finally peaked at number one for three weeks. It totaled 15 weeks in the top ten, then dropped slowly.
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...
. Released in 2001, 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 first 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 second track (and as 14th and 15th tracks in remixed versions). The single was a smash 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).
Background, writing, music video
Lyrics and music were composed by Johnny Williams and Louis Element in 2001. Lorie, who wanted to become a singer, went to the producers and was chosen to record the song. Initially, Près de moi was available as a free download on the Internet because no recording company wanted to release the song as a single. It was a success and Lorie signed a contract with Epic.The music video was shot in Miami, directed by Vincent Egret and producted by Yul Films. In it, Lorie and some dancers perform a choreographied dance.
The song is included on Lorie's best of, and also on the live album Live Tour
Live Tour
Live Tour was the name given to French pop singer Lorie's first concert tour. On the 25th of August, 2003, a live recording of the show was released in two versions: a regular, jewel case release containing the CD and a DVD, and a limited edition cardboard box also including an exclusive all-access...
, as second track. It was included in a medley (eighth track) on the 2004 album Week End Tour
Week End Tour
Week End Tour was the name given to French pop singer Lorie's second concert tour, inspired by her hit single "Week End". On 4 October 2004, a live recording of the show was released in two versions, as with the famous singer's previous live effort, Live Tour: a regular jewel case release...
. Many French compilations contain the song, such as Stars of TV, Dance Machine 22 and Hits France 2001.
Chart performances
In France, the single achieved success. It started at number 28 on 5 May 2001, hit number two on June 30 and remained in the top ten for 24 weeks. Then it dropped quickly and totaled 31 weeks in the top 50 and 32 weeks in the top 100. It was certified Platinum discMusic 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,...
by the SNEP, the French certificator, for a minimum of 500,000 copies sold. According to Infodisc website, the song totalled 624,860 sales in France.
The single charted for 30 weeks on the Ultratop 40, from 7 July 2001. It debuted at number 34, reached the top ten three weeks later, and finally peaked at number one for three weeks. It totaled 15 weeks in the top ten, then dropped slowly.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Près de moi" (radio edit) — 3:43
- "Près de moi" (groove mix) — 3:25
- 12" maxi
- "Près de moi" (groove club mixx) — 4:56
- "Près de moi" (nice club mix) — 3:51
- "Près de moi" (radio edit) — 3:51
- Versions available on the album
- "Près de moi" (cutty remix) — 4:24
- "Près de moi" (groovy club mix) — 4:55
- "By My Side" — 3:42 (English version)
Peak positions
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 2 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 14 |
| French Singles Chart | 9 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Platinum | 17 April 2002 | 500,000 | 624,860+ |