Tu vas me quitter
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"Tu vas me quitter" is the name of a 1999 song recorded by French
singer Hélène Ségara
. It was the fourth single from her second studio album, Au Nom d'une Femme
, and Ségara's 13th single overall. Released in January 2001, it achieved success, reaching the top ten in France and Belgium.
. The second track, "Mes Rêves disaient la vérité", is an unreleased song composed by Michel Jourdan and N.Kaniel. "Tu vas me quitter" deals about a loving break in which the narrator admits to have anticipated the end of this relation and to be unhappy because of this.
, but in Spanish-language, under the title "Me vas a dejar". Lyrics in this version were written by the French singer and songwriter Nilda Fernandez
. "Tu vas me quitter" also features on Ségara's greatest hits album Le Best of
.
"Tu was me quitter" went to number 37 on 10 February on the Belgian chart, then jumped to number 14 and hit number 10 three weeks later. It stayed there for two consecutive weeks, then dropped and fell off the chart after 13 weeks. It was the 66th best-selling single of 2001.
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singer Hélène Ségara
Hélène Ségara
Hélène Ségara is a French female singer revealed in her interpretation of Esmeralda in the french musical Notre Dame de Paris.-Her childhood in the French Riviera:...
. It was the fourth single from her second studio album, Au Nom d'une Femme
Au Nom d'une Femme
Au Nom d'une Femme is the name of the second studio album recorded by the French singer Hélène Ségara. It was released in January 2000, and achieved a great success in France, Belgium and Switzerland, remaining to date Ségara's most successful album in terms of sales.- Background :Second album, Au...
, and Ségara's 13th single overall. Released in January 2001, it achieved success, reaching the top ten in France and Belgium.
Background and lyrics
The song was written by Deck and Christian Loigerot, and the music was composed by T.Geoffroy, who had worked on many songs from the album Au Nom d'une FemmeAu Nom d'une Femme
Au Nom d'une Femme is the name of the second studio album recorded by the French singer Hélène Ségara. It was released in January 2000, and achieved a great success in France, Belgium and Switzerland, remaining to date Ségara's most successful album in terms of sales.- Background :Second album, Au...
. The second track, "Mes Rêves disaient la vérité", is an unreleased song composed by Michel Jourdan and N.Kaniel. "Tu vas me quitter" deals about a loving break in which the narrator admits to have anticipated the end of this relation and to be unhappy because of this.
Live versions
The song is also available on the live album En concert à l'OlympiaEn concert à l'Olympia
En concert à l'Olympia is the first live album recorded by the French singer Hélène Ségara, and her third overall. It was released in October 2001, and was available first as a box set containing two CDs, then as a DVD...
, but in Spanish-language, under the title "Me vas a dejar". Lyrics in this version were written by the French singer and songwriter Nilda Fernandez
Nilda Fernandez
Nilda Fernández is a French-Spanish singer-songwriter.-1991 - Nilda Fernández:1. Entre Lyon et Barcelone2. Mes Yeux Dans Ton Regard3. Croisière Sur Le Nil4. Rendez-Vous Manqués5. L'invitation A Venise6. Nos Fiançailles7. Luisita...
. "Tu vas me quitter" also features on Ségara's greatest hits album Le Best of
Le Best of
Le Best of is the name of the first compilation recorded by the French singer Hélène Ségara. It contains all Ségara's songs previouly released as singles from her previous three albums , including the duets with Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini, plus three new songs, "Ailleurs comme...
.
Chart performances
In France, "Tu vas me quitter" debuted at number 23 on 3 February 2001, then climbed to number seven, then almost always dropped on the chart, and totaled four weeks in the top ten, 15 weeks in the top 50 and 20 weeks in the top 100. It achieved Silver status awarded by the SNEP and was ranked at number 56 on the Annual Chart."Tu was me quitter" went to number 37 on 10 February on the Belgian chart, then jumped to number 14 and hit number 10 three weeks later. It stayed there for two consecutive weeks, then dropped and fell off the chart after 13 weeks. It was the 66th best-selling single of 2001.
Track listings
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Personnel
- Lyrics and music: L.Deck, C.Loigerot and T.Geoffroy
- Programmation, conductor, keyboards: Sandro Abaldonato
- Guitar: Serge Eymar
- Mixing: Thierry Rogen, Studio Mega / Grégoire Noteris, Studio SBG
- Artistic director: Antoine Angelelli
- Production: Orlando for B.G.
- Photos: Franck Camhi - Jet Set, Denis Taranto
- Cover: Barejo
- Editions: Bambino
Peak positions
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 10 |
| French Singles Chart | 7 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 66 |
| French Singles Chart | 56 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 22 May 2002 | 125,000 | 142,000 |