Voyage Voyage
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"Voyage Voyage" is a 1986 song written by Jean-Michel Rivat and recorded by the French singer Desireless
. It was the first single from her album François
and became a hit in many countries in Europe. In 2007, Belgian singer Kate Ryan
also released a version of the song.
, managed the rare feat of featuring in several countries top hits which are usually closed to francophone
songs and artists. In Germany
, the song topped the chart and has the longest chart trajectory of 1987 in the Top 20. Curiously, the song failed to reach #1 in France
, but stayed at #2 for four weeks, behind Elsa Lunghini
with her first hit "T'en vas pas", and remained on the chart for 21 weeks, from 13 December 1986 to 9 May 1987. Also managed to be the biggest selling single in Spain
in 1987 with more than 200,000 copies sold. The song reached the Top 10 in both the United Kingdom
and Ireland
upon re-release in 1988.
7" single
1 Remix
released the song from her 2008 album Free
. "Voyage Voyage" came out as a double single, featuring "We all belong" which is the anthem of the event "Eurogames 2007" that occurred in Belgium in 2007. "We All Belong" is not only an anthem but also a supportive song for gay and lesbians.
However, "Voyage Voyage" was the only song to have a music video. Since it was released on July 11, it peaked at number 2 in Belgium
, number 10 in the Netherlands
, number 26 in Sweden
, number 20 in Greece
, 13 in Germany
, 6 in Spain
, 12 in Poland
, 27 in Austria
and 10 in Finland
.
This is the first single of Kate Ryan being released under ARS Entertainment, after her departure from EMI Belgium.
Desireless
Desireless is a French singer. Between 1986 and 1988, her hit single "Voyage Voyage" made it to number one in many European and Asian single charts and sold over five million copies.-Albums:* François #29 France* I love you...
. It was the first single from her album François
François (album)
François is the French-language debut album by Desireless, released in 1989. The single "Voyage, voyage" was a chart topper in many European and Asian single charts and sold over five million copies.-Track listing:# "Qui sommes nous" – 4:31...
and became a hit in many countries in Europe. In 2007, Belgian singer Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan is a Belgian World Music Award winner. She began her singing career in 2001 and later found fame with a string of dance hits. These included covers, mostly of Mylène Farmer and France Gall, such as "Désenchantée", "Libertine" and "Ella, elle l'a" as well as new material...
also released a version of the song.
Chart performances
"Voyage Voyage", a song sung exclusively in FrenchFrench language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, managed the rare feat of featuring in several countries top hits which are usually closed to francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
songs and artists. In Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, the song topped the chart and has the longest chart trajectory of 1987 in the Top 20. Curiously, the song failed to reach #1 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...
, but stayed at #2 for four weeks, behind Elsa Lunghini
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...
with her first hit "T'en vas pas", and remained on the chart for 21 weeks, from 13 December 1986 to 9 May 1987. Also managed to be the biggest selling single in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in 1987 with more than 200,000 copies sold. The song reached the Top 10 in both the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
upon re-release in 1988.
Track listings
12" maxi- "Voyage Voyage" (extended remix) (6:45)
- "Voyage Voyage" (4:12)
7" single
- "Voyage Voyage" (4:12)
- "Destin fragile" (instrumental) (3:31)
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 1987 | 500,000 | 689,000 |
| Germany | Gold | 1987 | 250,000 | |
Charts
| Chart (1986–1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Belgian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 11 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 2 |
| German Singles Chart | 1 |
| Greek Singles Chart | 1 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
4 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 41 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 11 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
53 |
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... 1 |
4 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... 1 |
5 |
1 Remix
| End of year chart (1987) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 1 |
Kate Ryan cover version
The Belgian singer Kate RyanKate Ryan
Kate Ryan is a Belgian World Music Award winner. She began her singing career in 2001 and later found fame with a string of dance hits. These included covers, mostly of Mylène Farmer and France Gall, such as "Désenchantée", "Libertine" and "Ella, elle l'a" as well as new material...
released the song from her 2008 album Free
Free (Kate Ryan album)
Free is the title of Kate Ryan's fourth studio album. It was released on May 30, 2008 by ARS/Universal. It includes the singles, "Voyage Voyage", "L.I.L.Y.", "Ella elle l'a", "I Surrender" and "Your Eyes"...
. "Voyage Voyage" came out as a double single, featuring "We all belong" which is the anthem of the event "Eurogames 2007" that occurred in Belgium in 2007. "We All Belong" is not only an anthem but also a supportive song for gay and lesbians.
However, "Voyage Voyage" was the only song to have a music video. Since it was released on July 11, it peaked at number 2 in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, number 10 in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, number 26 in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, number 20 in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, 13 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, 6 in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, 12 in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, 27 in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and 10 in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
.
This is the first single of Kate Ryan being released under ARS Entertainment, after her departure from EMI Belgium.
Track listings
CD single- "Voyage Voyage"
- "Voyage Voyage" (Extended Version)
- "We All Belong"
- "We All Belong" (Extended Version)
Charts
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 26 |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 2 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 28 |
| Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart | 10 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 10 |
| German Singles Chart | 13 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 4 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 26 |
Other covers
- In 1989, the song was recorded with Russian comic lyrics to the original backing trackBacking trackA backing track is an audio or MIDI recording that musicians play or sing along to in order to add parts to their music which would be impractical to perform live.-Uses:...
and unofficially released by the Soviet DJ Сергей Минаев. - It was also covered by the Mexican band MagnetoMagneto (band)Magneto was a popular Mexican boy band of the 1980s and 1990s. The band formed on February 14, 1983. In 1986, Magneto was featured in "Siempre en Domingo," a Mexican entertainment show viewed across Latin America and parts of Europe. Mexican teen pop group Magneto emerged in 1983. Their first...
on 1991 in a Spanish version entitled "Vuela Vuela". This version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot Latin SongsHot Latin SongsHot Latin Songs is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. It is often recognized as the most important music chart for Spanish language Latin music in the American music market. It was established by the magazine on September 6, 1986 with La Guirnalda by Rocío Dúrcal being the first song...
chart. - Japanese Jpop Duo WinkWinkA wink is a facial expression made by briefly closing one eye. A wink is an informal mode of non-verbal communication usually signalling shared hidden knowledge or intent, which may also include, in some contexts, sexual attraction....
also covered it on 1993 by the name Eien no Lady Doll ~Voyage Voyage~. - The song was also covered by the band GregorianGregorian (band)Gregorian is a German band headed by Frank Peterson that performs Gregorian chant-inspired versions of modern pop and rock songs. The band features both vocal harmony and instrumental accompaniment.- Band history :...
, featuring Sarah BrightmanSarah BrightmanSarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves and singing in the whistle register...
. - BananaramaBananaramaBananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
also covered the song and it has been performed live during 2008. It appears as a B-side on their single "Love ComesLove Comes"Love Comes" is a song recorded by British girl group Bananarama. It was released on September 6, 2009 as the lead single from their tenth studio album Viva.-Song information:...
" which is included on their 2009 album, VivaViva (Bananarama album)Viva is the tenth studio album recorded by the British vocal duo Bananarama. It was released by Fascination Records on 14 September 2009 in the UK....
. - The Spanish band Los GandulesLos Gandules- Group members :Dun Gandul: His real name is Santiago, is from Calatayud .Tobo Gandul: His real name is Roberto, he was born in Zaragoza, and is formerly of the group Los Berzas.- Discography :Sillonbol Stars:...
released a version of the song, Bayas Bayas (Berries Berries), in their album Sillonbol Stars. It features different lyrics in which a small bearBearBears are mammals of the family Ursidae. Bears are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans, with the pinnipeds being their closest living relatives. Although there are only eight living species of bear, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern...
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