Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer
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"Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" is the name of a 2004 song recorded by the French
singer Calogero
. It was the third single
from Calogero's second studio album, 3
, on which it features as fourth track, and his tenth single overall. It was Calogero's second most successful single throughout his career, achieving the top ten in Belgium
(Wallonia) and France
.
) wrote the text, while Calogero and his brother Gioacchino composed the music, as for the other tracks on the album. The song is a pop/ballad song in which the singer evokes the absence of his father and how he misses him. He expresses that he would be happy if his father had relationship with him.
"Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" was a part of many French compilations released in 2005, such as Hits For Teens, Les Plus Belles Voix 4, Hit Connection - Best of 2005, Hits Superstars 2005, Only Hits 2005 and Les Plus Belles Ballades. It was also available on the charity album Solidarité Asie, as fourth track.
The song was performed by the singer during his first concerts tour and was thus included on the live album Live 1.0
(ninth track, CD 1). For the moment, there are two cover versions of the song : first, in 2007, by Amel Bent
, Francis Cabrel
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
and Raphaël
for Les Enfoirés
' album La Caravane des Enfoirés
, on which it is the sixth track ; then, in 2008, by Vox Angeli on their eponymous album (second track, 3:06).
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number 17 on 27 November 2004, then climbed to number six and stayed there for five consecutive weeks. Then it dropped first rather slowly, then more quickly and totaled 15 weeks on the chart (top 40). It was the 94th best-selling single of 2004 as the sales overlapped two years.
The single featured for 25 weeks on the Swiss Singles Chart, from 28 November 2004. It reached a peak of number 25 in the second week and stayed for nine weeks in the top 50.
In 2005, the song was awarded 'Original song of the year' at the Victoires de la Musique
.
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 Calogero
Calogero
Calogero is a French singer.-Early years:By the age of six, Calogero had already taken an interest in music...
. It was the third 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 Calogero's second studio album, 3
3 (Calogero album)
3 is the name of the third studio album recorded by the French singer and songwriter Calogero. It was released in 2004 and achieved smash success, becoming the second best-selling album of the year in France.-Album information:...
, on which it features as fourth track, and his tenth single overall. It was Calogero's second most successful single throughout his career, achieving the top ten in Belgium
Belgium
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(Wallonia) and 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...
.
Song information
Michel Jourdan and Julie D'Aimé (she had already worked for Patricia KaasPatricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas is a French singer and actress.Kaas is a very successful French-speaking singer, with an International following...
) wrote the text, while Calogero and his brother Gioacchino composed the music, as for the other tracks on the album. The song is a pop/ballad song in which the singer evokes the absence of his father and how he misses him. He expresses that he would be happy if his father had relationship with him.
"Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" was a part of many French compilations released in 2005, such as Hits For Teens, Les Plus Belles Voix 4, Hit Connection - Best of 2005, Hits Superstars 2005, Only Hits 2005 and Les Plus Belles Ballades. It was also available on the charity album Solidarité Asie, as fourth track.
The song was performed by the singer during his first concerts tour and was thus included on the live album Live 1.0
Live 1.0
Live 1.0 is the name of an album recorded in 2005 by the French artist Calogero. It was his first live album and was released on August 22, 2005, and hit success in France and Belgium , topping the albums charts of these countries....
(ninth track, CD 1). For the moment, there are two cover versions of the song : first, in 2007, by Amel Bent
Amel Bent
Amel Bent is a French singer.- Biography :Amel Bent grew up in the French commune of La Courneuve with her Algerian father and a Moroccan mother. She has a brother and a sister...
, Francis Cabrel
Francis Cabrel
Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"...
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
and Raphaël
Raphaël Haroche
Raphaël Haroche is a French singer who performs under the name Raphael.-Biography:...
for 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:...
, on which it is the sixth track ; then, in 2008, by Vox Angeli on their eponymous album (second track, 3:06).
Chart performances and awards
In France, "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" entered the chart at number 95 on 7 November 2004, three days before its official release as it was sold in a few stores. It jumped to a peak of number seven, then dropped almost every week, remaining for three weeks in the top ten, 14 weeks in the top 50 and 22 weeks in the top 100 and was eventually 61st on the End of the Year Chart. It was not much aired on radio, ranking at number 65 on Annual Airplay Chart.In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number 17 on 27 November 2004, then climbed to number six and stayed there for five consecutive weeks. Then it dropped first rather slowly, then more quickly and totaled 15 weeks on the chart (top 40). It was the 94th best-selling single of 2004 as the sales overlapped two years.
The single featured for 25 weeks on the Swiss Singles Chart, from 28 November 2004. It reached a peak of number 25 in the second week and stayed for nine weeks in the top 50.
In 2005, the song was awarded 'Original song of the year' at the Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
.
Track listings
- CD maxi
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" — 3:20
- "Les Électrochocs (new song) — 4:18
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" (2004 live) — 3:39
- CD single
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" — 3:20
- "Les Électrochocs (new song) — 4:18
- CD single - Promo
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" — 3:20
- 12" single - Promo
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" — 3:20
- Digital download
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" — 3:20
- "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" (2004 live) — 3:39
Peak positions
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 6 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 7 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 25 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2004) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 94 |
| French Airplay Chart | 65 |
| French Singles Chart | 61 |
| French TV Music Videos Chart | 101 |