Sous le vent
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"Sous le vent" is a duet
between Garou
and Céline Dion
, released on October 29, 2001. It's the third hit single
from Garou's album Seul (November 2000). "Sous le vent" was also included on Céline Dion's On ne change pas
greatest hits compilation in October 2005.
The song was written by Jacques Veneruso, who later wrote for Céline Dion "Tout l'or des hommes
" and "Je ne vous oublie pas
" among others.
"Sous le vent" music video was directed by Istan Rozumny and released in September 2001. It was included on Céline Dion's On ne change pas DVD. Previous video also exists. Made in 2000, it shows Céline Dion and Garou in the studio.
Céline Dion performed this song few times live with Garou, including 2001 ADISQ
gala awards and the historic performance in front of 250,000 spectators to celebrate Quebec's 400th anniversary, which was included on Céline sur les Plaines
DVD in 2008. She also sang it as a duet with Marc Dupré
in 2002, with whom she recorded "Tout près du bonheur
" in 2005.
The song was a smash hit in Francophone countries, reaching number 1 in France (3 weeks at the top), Belgium (1 week) and number 2 in Switzerland. It was certified diamond in France (750,000 copies sold), platinum in Belgium (50,000) and Switzerland (40,000). "Sous le vent" made the slowest ever climb to number 1 in Belgium Wallonia, taking 16 weeks to get there.
"Sous le vent" won the NRJ Music Awards in 2002 for the Francophone Duet of the Year, and the Victoire de la Musique the same year for the Original Song of the Year.
The track was also a B-side to the "A New Day Has Come
" UK single and "Tout l'or des hommes" European single. A new version with the 500 Choristes was included on the "Je ne vous oublie pas" single in 2005.
European CD maxi single
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
between Garou
Garou (singer)
Garou , from the French expression "loup-garou", which means "werewolf" and is a transformation of "Garand", his last name; is a Canadian singer from Sherbrooke, Quebec. He is known for his work in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris and the #1 hits "Belle", "Seul", "Sous le vent", and "La Rivière de...
and Céline Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
, released on October 29, 2001. It's the third hit 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 Garou's album Seul (November 2000). "Sous le vent" was also included on Céline Dion's On ne change pas
On ne change pas
On ne change pas is a greatest hits album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, which sums up twenty five years of her French career. It's her first official French language 'best of' album in almost twenty years. On ne change pas is Dion's 22nd French album and 34th if counting all longplays...
greatest hits compilation in October 2005.
The song was written by Jacques Veneruso, who later wrote for Céline Dion "Tout l'or des hommes
Tout l'or des hommes
"Tout l'or des hommes" is the first hit single from Céline Dion's album 1 fille & 4 types. It was released on October 6, 2003 in selected countries....
" and "Je ne vous oublie pas
Je Ne Vous Oublie Pas
"Je ne vous oublie pas" is the lead single from Céline Dion's French-language greatest hits album, entitled On ne change pas. It was released as a music download in Canada on September 27, 2005 and in France on October 3, 2005...
" among others.
"Sous le vent" music video was directed by Istan Rozumny and released in September 2001. It was included on Céline Dion's On ne change pas DVD. Previous video also exists. Made in 2000, it shows Céline Dion and Garou in the studio.
Céline Dion performed this song few times live with Garou, including 2001 ADISQ
ADISQ
The ADISQ is a nonprofit organization with the mission to help the music industry in Quebec. It was created in 1978....
gala awards and the historic performance in front of 250,000 spectators to celebrate Quebec's 400th anniversary, which was included on Céline sur les Plaines
Céline sur les Plaines
Céline sur les Plaines is the ninth home video by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released on DVD in Quebec on November 11, 2008. Titled Live à Quebec, it was also released in France and Belgium on May 20, 2009, in two editions: standard DVD, and collector's edition DVD in digipak with 10 photographs...
DVD in 2008. She also sang it as a duet with Marc Dupré
Marc Dupré
Marc Dupré is a Canadian French musician. He is a singer, songwriter , and guitarist, who has performed with Céline Dion on tour and on other occasions. She appears in the music video for Marc Dupré's single "Tout près du bonheur", which was filmed "in early May 2006 in the Nevada desert"...
in 2002, with whom she recorded "Tout près du bonheur
Tout Pres Du Bonheur
"Tout près du bonheur" is a duet between Marc Dupré and Céline Dion, released as a music download on April 11, 2006 in Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth single from Dupré's debut album Refaire le monde, released on October 18, 2005."Tout près du bonheur" was composed in 2000 by Céline Dion for Marc...
" in 2005.
The song was a smash hit in Francophone countries, reaching number 1 in France (3 weeks at the top), Belgium (1 week) and number 2 in Switzerland. It was certified diamond in France (750,000 copies sold), platinum in Belgium (50,000) and Switzerland (40,000). "Sous le vent" made the slowest ever climb to number 1 in Belgium Wallonia, taking 16 weeks to get there.
"Sous le vent" won the NRJ Music Awards in 2002 for the Francophone Duet of the Year, and the Victoire de la Musique the same year for the Original Song of the Year.
The track was also a B-side to the "A New Day Has Come
A New Day Has Come (song)
"A New Day Has Come" is the lead single from Céline Dion's comeback album A New Day Has Come, released on March 11, 2002.The song was written by Aldo Nova and Stephan Moccio and produced by Walter Afanasieff and Nova as a piano-driven ballad in 6/8 time. However, the midtempo radio remix...
" UK single and "Tout l'or des hommes" European single. A new version with the 500 Choristes was included on the "Je ne vous oublie pas" single in 2005.
Formats and track listings
European CD single- "Sous le vent" – 3:30
- "Au plaisir de ton corps" – 4:38
European CD maxi single
- "Sous le vent" – 3:30
- "Au plaisir de ton corps" – 4:38
- "Sous le vent" (video) – 3:30
Official versions
- "Sous le vent" (with Garou) – 3:30
- "Sous le vent" (with Garou and Les 500 Choristes) – 3:34
- "Sob os ventos" (Edu Machado) - 3:24
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Wallonia Singles Chart 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... |
1 |
| Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
14 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 78 |
| European Singles Chart | 6 |
| French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
2 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| Belgium 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... |
Platinum |
| France Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
Diamond |
| Switzerland | Platinum |