Zidane y va marquer
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"Zidane y va marquer" is a song recorded by the French
TV and radio host Sébastien Cauet and broadcast on radio from May 2006. Based on the music of Salif Keita
and Martin Solveig
's hit single "Madân", this parody evokes different players on the team of France Football committed during World 2006, including Zinédine Zidane
.
and Nicolas Anelka
and the unexpected selection of Pascal Chimbonda
. In the original version, Zidane was injured leaving the place to Claude Makélélé
, but after the match France
- China
, the lyrics were changed to reflect Djibril Cissé
's real life injury.
The song gained in popularity with the victories of the France national football team
at the World Cup, being sung in the streets during the after games celebrations. Thereafter, Cauet decided to record the song as a single, which was published by Universal Music. The refrain featured in advertising jingles on TF1
before matches. The lyrics were changed in order to allow the release of the song (for example, the line mentionning Sony's PSP brand was deleted).
The music video was shot only a few days before the final match of the World Cup: devoted to karaoke, it shows Cauet's entire team of hosts singing the song in the streets. Even if France didn't win, Zidane, after having rammed his head into Marco Materazzi
's chest and his expulsion, revived the song. Therefore, "Zidane y va marquer" became a hit in France.
" and dealing with the aggression of Zidane. Composed in a few hours and quickly leaked on the Internet
, it also became a hit and reached number 1 on the French and Belgian Singles Charts.
In 2007, Les Enfoirés
recorded a medley of summer hits, including among others "Zidane y va marquer", performed by Jean-Baptiste Maunier
and Pierre Palmade
and available on the 2007 album La Caravane des Enfoirés
.
At the Rugby World Cup
of 2007, Cauet adapted and sang the song re-entitled "Chabal va les manger" by modifying the lyrics.
Digital download
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...
TV and radio host Sébastien Cauet and broadcast on radio from May 2006. Based on the music of Salif Keita
Salif Keita
Salif Keïta is an internationally recognized afro-pop singer-songwriter from Mali. He is unique not only because of his reputation as the Golden Voice of Africa, but because he has albinism and is a direct descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keita...
and Martin Solveig
Martin Solveig
Martin Picandet, better known under his stage name Martin Solveig is a French electronic music DJ and producer from Paris. He also hosts a weekly radio show called "C'est La Vie" on stations worldwide including FG DJ Radio in his homeland...
's hit single "Madân", this parody evokes different players on the team of France Football committed during World 2006, including Zinédine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
.
Background and writing
From May 2006, the song featured on the radio program hosted by Cauet every morning. The tone is humorous and refers to Zidane as a providential savior. The lyrics also mentioned the non-selection of Jérôme RothenJérôme Rothen
Jérôme Rothen born 31 March 1978) is a French footballer who plays as a winger for SC Bastia.Rothen has won 13 caps for the French national team. He represented his country at the 2004 European Football Championship and won the FIFA Confederations Cup with France in 2003...
and Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka
Abdul-Salam Bilal on 14 March 1979) is a French international footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Chelsea. Anelka was also a regular starter for the French national team...
and the unexpected selection of Pascal Chimbonda
Pascal Chimbonda
Pascal Chimbonda is a French footballer who currently plays for Doncaster Rovers, having been released early from a short term deal by Queens Park Rangers...
. In the original version, Zidane was injured leaving the place to Claude Makélélé
Claude Makélélé
Claude Makélelé Sinda is a retired football player who used to play as a defensive midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. Prior to joining Paris Saint-Germain, Makélélé played for Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid and Chelsea...
, but after the match 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...
- China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, the lyrics were changed to reflect Djibril Cissé
Djibril Cissé
Djibril Aruun Cissé is a French international footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Lazio as a striker. He is noted particularly for his speed and acceleration. Since 2005, he has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham....
's real life injury.
The song gained in popularity with the victories of the France national football team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
at the World Cup, being sung in the streets during the after games celebrations. Thereafter, Cauet decided to record the song as a single, which was published by Universal Music. The refrain featured in advertising jingles on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
before matches. The lyrics were changed in order to allow the release of the song (for example, the line mentionning Sony's PSP brand was deleted).
The music video was shot only a few days before the final match of the World Cup: devoted to karaoke, it shows Cauet's entire team of hosts singing the song in the streets. Even if France didn't win, Zidane, after having rammed his head into Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi , is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender, and is currently a free agent.At the beginning of his career, Materazzi played with various Italian teams in Serie B and Serie C, and with Premier League side Everton. He spent two periods with Perugia and signed for...
's chest and his expulsion, revived the song. Therefore, "Zidane y va marquer" became a hit in France.
Cover versions
The same day, the group La Plage immediately covered the song re-entitled "Coup de BouleCoup de Boule
"Coup de Boule" is a French song written and performed by brothers Sébastien and Emmanuel Lipszyc, who run a firm called La Plage that produces television jingles, and Franck Lascombes. The soca-style song is about the France national football team's appearance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final,...
" and dealing with the aggression of Zidane. Composed in a few hours and quickly leaked on the Internet
Internet
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, it also became a hit and reached number 1 on the French and Belgian Singles Charts.
In 2007, 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:...
recorded a medley of summer hits, including among others "Zidane y va marquer", performed by Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Jean-Baptiste Maunier , nicknamed JB or Jean-Bapt, is a French actor and singer famous for his role in the 2004 French film, Les Choristes.- Early life :...
and Pierre Palmade
Pierre Palmade
Pierre Palmade is a French actor and comedian.-Biography:He has done dubbing for the films, Pédale douce and Pédale dure...
and available on the 2007 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:...
.
At the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is an international rugby union competition organised by the International Rugby Board and held every four years since 1987....
of 2007, Cauet adapted and sang the song re-entitled "Chabal va les manger" by modifying the lyrics.
Footballers mentioned in the song
In order of mention:- Zinédine ZidaneZinedine ZidaneZinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
- Vikash Dhorasoo
- Sylvain WiltordSylvain WiltordSylvain Claude Wiltord is a French footballer who currently plays for FC Nantes. With the French national team, Wiltord has won Euro 2000 and reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup....
- Claude MakéléléClaude MakéléléClaude Makélelé Sinda is a retired football player who used to play as a defensive midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. Prior to joining Paris Saint-Germain, Makélélé played for Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid and Chelsea...
- William GallasWilliam GallasWilliam Eric Gallas is a French footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to rivals Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006...
- Florent MaloudaFlorent MaloudaFlorent Johan Malouda is a French footballer who plays as a left winger for Chelsea and the French national team.-Châteauroux:A street footballer in his teen years, Malouda gradually developed into an interesting, new football talent, able to penetrate defenses with his technical skills and...
- Grégory CoupetGrégory CoupetGrégory Coupet is a retired French association football goalkeeper who last played for Paris Saint-Germain. He has played for clubs such as Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Atlético Madrid. He has also played for the France national team....
- Patrick VieiraPatrick VieiraPatrick Vieira is a retired French footballer of Senegalese descent who is the Football Development Executive at Manchester City....
- Jérôme RothenJérôme RothenJérôme Rothen born 31 March 1978) is a French footballer who plays as a winger for SC Bastia.Rothen has won 13 caps for the French national team. He represented his country at the 2004 European Football Championship and won the FIFA Confederations Cup with France in 2003...
- Pascal ChimbondaPascal ChimbondaPascal Chimbonda is a French footballer who currently plays for Doncaster Rovers, having been released early from a short term deal by Queens Park Rangers...
- Franck RibéryFranck RibéryFranck Ribéry is a French international footballer who currently plays for German club Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. He primarily plays as a winger, preferably on the left side, and is known for "pace, energy, skill and precise passing." Ribéry is described as a player who is "fast, tricky and...
- Nicolas AnelkaNicolas AnelkaAbdul-Salam Bilal on 14 March 1979) is a French international footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Chelsea. Anelka was also a regular starter for the French national team...
- Djibril CisséDjibril CisséDjibril Aruun Cissé is a French international footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Lazio as a striker. He is noted particularly for his speed and acceleration. Since 2005, he has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham....
Track listings
CD single- "Zidane y va marquer" — 2:34
- "Zidane y va marquer" (long version) — 4:17
Digital download
- "Zidane y va marquer" — 2:34
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Should be Silver | — | — | 181,119 |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 13 |
| French Digital Chart | 2 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 13 |
| End of year chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 71 |
| French Singles Chart | 17 |