Santiano
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"Santiano" is a 1961 song, inspired by the popular song "Santianna
", as it uses the same tune. However, it refers to a ship leaving Saint Malo bound to San Francisco, described as a wealthy place. The French-language version was popularized first in the 1960s by Hugues Aufray
, then in 2005 when the song was successfully covered by Star Academy 5.
. It is by far the most well-known shanty
in France
and was released in 1961. French lyrics were composed by the French writer Jacques Plante. The song was included on the singer's 2007 compilation Les 50 plus belles chansons.
on the album Les Meilleurs Moments on which it features as first track. Released on November 11, 2005, as second single from the album, it achieved great success in France, where it topped the chart, and in Belgium (Wallonia).
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in 2006. It features as 17th track on his studio album La Septième Vague.
Santianna
"Santianna", also known as "Santiana", "Santy Anna", "Santayana", "Santiano", "Santy Anno" and other variations, is a sea shanty relating to the Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Supposedly, the last whaler to return to New Bedford hauled in to this tune...
", as it uses the same tune. However, it refers to a ship leaving Saint Malo bound to San Francisco, described as a wealthy place. The French-language version was popularized first in the 1960s by Hugues Aufray
Hugues Aufray
Hugues Aufray is a French singer. He began his career singing in Spanish....
, then in 2005 when the song was successfully covered by Star Academy 5.
Original version
In the early 1960s, the song was recorded in French-language by artist Hugues AufrayHugues Aufray
Hugues Aufray is a French singer. He began his career singing in Spanish....
. It is by far the most well-known shanty
Sea shanty
A shanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels. Shanties became ubiquitous in the 19th century era of the wind-driven packet and clipper ships...
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 was released in 1961. French lyrics were composed by the French writer Jacques Plante. The song was included on the singer's 2007 compilation Les 50 plus belles chansons.
Star Academy France
In 2005, the song was covered by Star Academy 5Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
on the album Les Meilleurs Moments on which it features as first track. Released on November 11, 2005, as second single from the album, it achieved great success in France, where it topped the chart, and in Belgium (Wallonia).
Track listings
CD single- "Santiano" — 2:39
- "Santiano" (instrumental) — 2:39
Digital download
- "Santiano" — 2:39
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | — | — | 323,695 (272,067 in 2005 + 51,628 in 2006) |
Charts
| Chart (2005-2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 18 |
| End of year chart (2005) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 30 |
| French Singles Chart | 15 |
| End of year chart (2006) | Position |
| French Singles Chart | 94 |
Other cover versions
"Santiano" was also covered by Laurent VoulzyLaurent Voulzy
Laurent Voulzy is a French singer and composer.-Biography:Voulzy originally led the English-pop-influenced Le Temple de Vénus before joining Pascal Danel as guitarist from 1969 to 1974...
in 2006. It features as 17th track on his studio album La Septième Vague.