Étienne (song)
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"Étienne" is a 1987 song recorded by French artist Guesch Patti
, from her album, Labyrinthe. It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several Europe
an countries. Particularly famous for its suggestive music video which was censored on certain TV channels, the song was a great success in France
, Italy
, Switzerland
, Austria
and Germany
where it was a top ten hit.
and Vincent Bruley.
According to the French Charts expert Elia Habib, the success of this song results from an alchemy between several of its components : "the voice of Guesch Patti
in first, which makes a success of an interpretation very provocative of the song, alternating sensual moanings and passionate shouts ; the text of course, is full of suggestive sonorities ; the music, which play a large part in the success of the song in the production of the text, since the feline rhythmic of the intro until the nervous chord of the electrical guitar, and the videoclip, which is of an erotic esthetism carried by an arousing choreography".
The video clip, in which Patti carries out a striptease in front of some men, was censored on several French TV channels (but not on Canal +) and on MTV Europe
, and only broadcast on evening.
.
The single remained on French Top 50
Singles Chart for 23 weeks from 14 November 1987 to 16 April 1988, and peaked at number one for the five chart editions of January..
It also was number three in Switzerland
and number six in Austria
.
It was covered by Quentin Mosimann
, winner of Star Academy 7
, in a swing version, on his debut album Duel.
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12" maxi
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12" maxi - U.S.
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Guesch Patti
Guesch Patti, , born Patricia Porasse, is a French singer.-Early life:Patti was born in Paris, France. She chose her artist name from the nickname she had as a child Guesch...
, from her album, Labyrinthe. It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several Europe
Europe
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an countries. Particularly famous for its suggestive music video which was censored on certain TV channels, the song was a great success in France
France
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, Italy
Italy
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, Switzerland
Switzerland
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, Austria
Austria
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and Germany
Germany
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where it was a top ten hit.
Lyrics, music and video
The song was written by Guesch PattiGuesch Patti
Guesch Patti, , born Patricia Porasse, is a French singer.-Early life:Patti was born in Paris, France. She chose her artist name from the nickname she had as a child Guesch...
and Vincent Bruley.
According to the French Charts expert Elia Habib, the success of this song results from an alchemy between several of its components : "the voice of Guesch Patti
Guesch Patti
Guesch Patti, , born Patricia Porasse, is a French singer.-Early life:Patti was born in Paris, France. She chose her artist name from the nickname she had as a child Guesch...
in first, which makes a success of an interpretation very provocative of the song, alternating sensual moanings and passionate shouts ; the text of course, is full of suggestive sonorities ; the music, which play a large part in the success of the song in the production of the text, since the feline rhythmic of the intro until the nervous chord of the electrical guitar, and the videoclip, which is of an erotic esthetism carried by an arousing choreography".
The video clip, in which Patti carries out a striptease in front of some men, was censored on several French TV channels (but not on Canal +) and on MTV Europe
MTV Europe
MTV Europe is a pan-European 24-hour entertainment cable and digital television network launched on August 1, 1987. Initially, the channel served all regions within Europe being one of the very few channels that targeted the entire European continent...
, and only broadcast on evening.
Chart performances and awards
"Étienne" gained the price called Vincent Scotto in 1987 and was certified Gold Disc in 1988 by the French certificator SNEP for a minimum of 500,000 sold copies. Infodisc Website estimates it is the 385th best-selling single of all time in FranceFrance
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...
.
The single remained on French Top 50
Top 50
The Top 50 refers to a list of weekly hit singles, or albums. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the same but similar to the top 40, but with 10 extra places....
Singles Chart for 23 weeks from 14 November 1987 to 16 April 1988, and peaked at number one for the five chart editions of January..
It also was number three in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and number six 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...
.
Cover versions
The song was performed by Brigitte Fortin, Laurent's mother, in the French TV reality show "Mon Incroyable Fiancé".It was covered by Quentin Mosimann
Quentin Mosimann
Quentin Mosimann is a Swiss singer, winner of the seventh season of the TV reality show Star Academy France. His first solo album, Duel, is composed of cover versions of 1980s hits...
, winner of Star Academy 7
Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
, in a swing version, on his debut album Duel.
Formats and track listings
7" singleA-side :
- "Étienne" — 4:09
B-side :
- "Un Espoir" — 4:00
12" maxi
A-side :
- "Étienne" (remix club) — 5:39
B-side :
- "Étienne" (original version) — 4:09
- "Étienne" (English version) — 4:09
12" maxi - U.S.
A-side :
- "Étienne" (12" vocal) — 6:55
- "Étienne" (acapella) — 4:12
B-side :
- "Étienne" (album cut) — 4:14
- "Étienne" (instrumental) — 4:26
Peak positions
| Chart (1987–1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 29 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 5 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| German Singles Chart | 9 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1988) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 18 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 24 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 1988 | 500,000 | 601,000 |