Quelque chose dans mon cœur
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"Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (English: "Something in My Heart") is a 1987 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini
. Released on December 1987, this song was the first single
from her debut album Elsa
. It achieved a great success in France, reaching number two.
In the second couplet, Elsa mentions the actress Ava Gardner
of whom she was fascinated. With "a lot of accuracy and sensibility", the song deals with "the critical passage from childhood to adolescence", torn between the desire to become an adult and the fear of the unknown. The relationships with the parents and the friends are also evoked.
.
The version of the first 7" appears on the album Elsa and the mini CD maxi for "Jour de neige
". The remix version appears on the singer's compilation. As Elsa performed the song at every of her concert tours, it also appears on the live CD and DVD Live Connection.
", but did not top the chart (Sabrina Salerno
's "Boys (Summertime Love)
" was number one then). It debuted at number 46 on the French Single Chart on 19 December 1987, but reached the top ten five weeks later, and stayed there for 11 weeks, peaking at number two on 27 February 1988. It fell off the top 50 after 24 weeks.
In 1988, the single was certified Gold disc by the SNEP, the French certificator, for more than 500,000 sales.
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...
. Released on December 1987, this song 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 debut album Elsa
Elsa (album)
Elsa is the debut album of the French singer Elsa Lunghini, released in 1988.-Background and critical reception:After the success of her first two singles, "T'en va pas", which peaked at #1 for eight weeks on the official singles chart , and "Quelque chose dans mon cœur", #2 hit, Elsa decided to...
. It achieved a great success in France, reaching number two.
Background
The song was written by Georges Lunghini, Elsa's father, who also wrote all the songs from her album. The music was composed by Pierre Grosz and V.M. Bouvot.In the second couplet, Elsa mentions the actress Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner
Ava Lavinia Gardner was an American actress.She was signed to a contract by MGM Studios in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew attention with her performance in The Killers . She became one of Hollywood's leading actresses, considered one of the most beautiful women of her day...
of whom she was fascinated. With "a lot of accuracy and sensibility", the song deals with "the critical passage from childhood to adolescence", torn between the desire to become an adult and the fear of the unknown. The relationships with the parents and the friends are also evoked.
Video and performances
The music video was directed by Veronique Mucret. It begins in a girl's room, then illustrates the theme of childhood with images of Elsa when she was little, then she walks down a hallway in which each doors overlooks on ideals for the future. The singer appears sometimes as a princess, sometimes as a relaxed teenager, sometimes as a femme fataleFemme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
.
The version of the first 7" appears on the album Elsa and the mini CD maxi for "Jour de neige
Jour de neige
"Jour de neige" is a 1988 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini. Released on November 1988, this song was the third single from her debut album Elsa. As for the previous three singles, it had a great success in France, reaching number two....
". The remix version appears on the singer's compilation. As Elsa performed the song at every of her concert tours, it also appears on the live CD and DVD Live Connection.
Chart performances
In France, the single was as well successful as Elsa's previous single, "T'en va pasT'en va pas
"T'en va pas" is a 1986 song recorded by the French artist Elsa Lunghini. Released as a single on 12 October 1986, this song, her debut single, was the soundtrack of the 1986 movie La Femme de ma vie. It was a smash hit in France....
", but did not top the chart (Sabrina Salerno
Sabrina Salerno
Sabrina Salerno , also known in her singing career as Sabrina, is an Italian singer, television hostess, model, actress and record producer...
's "Boys (Summertime Love)
Boys (Summertime Love)
"Boys " is a 1987 song performed by Italian singer Sabrina. It is the third single from her eponymous album and achieved a great success in many countries, including Spain, Switzerland, France and Italy, where it was a number-one single. It was Sabrina's first single to be released in the UK...
" was number one then). It debuted at number 46 on the French Single Chart on 19 December 1987, but reached the top ten five weeks later, and stayed there for 11 weeks, peaking at number two on 27 February 1988. It fell off the top 50 after 24 weeks.
In 1988, the single was certified Gold disc by the SNEP, the French certificator, for more than 500,000 sales.
Track listings
- 7" single
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" — 3:42
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (instrumental) — 3:42
- 7" single
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (remix) — 3:42
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (remix instrumental) — 3:42
- 12" maxi
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (entended version) — 5:55
- "Quelque chose dans mon cœur" (instrumental) — 4:50
Charts and certifications
| Chart (1987-1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 29 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 2 |
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 1988 | 500,000+ |