Au nom de la rose
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"Au Nom de la rose" is a 1999 song recorded by French
singer Moos
. The song was released on April 13, 1999, as second single
from his sole album Le Crabe est érotique. It became a smash hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it remained for several months atop of the singles chart.
song (Where Do I Begin?) Love Story
, originally recorded as theme song for the 1970 movie Love Story
directed by Arthur Hiller
. Only the chorus is similar, and the lyrics are changed and deal with loss and love in a sensual way. The sound is mostly R&B. The lyrics were written by Moos, and Lai's music reworked by Moos and Pascal Castro.
The song has been added to many French compilations such as Hit Express 8, Hit Connection - Best Of 1999 (released as the time of the song), and Top 50 : 20 ans de tubes Vol. 1 (2007). It has also been included on Hits de diamant, a best of containing big hits in France.
status after about two months and half and was the third best-selling single of 1999.
The song is currently the 119th best-selling single of all time in France.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the song was very successful too: it started at #24 on the Ultratop 40, on May 15, 1999, climbed to #5 and eventually topped the chart for eight weeks, before dropping. It totaled 14 weeks in the top ten and 21 weeks in the top 40. The song was ranked #2 on the annual chart.
CD single
7" single
France
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singer Moos
Moos (singer)
Moos is a French singer and had a great success with the song "Au Nom de la rose".-Biography:Moos was born in Toulouse to Moroccan parents and raised in the multiethnic neighborhood of Mirail, where different styles are mixed: African raï, funk, R&B...
. The song was released on April 13, 1999, as second 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 his sole album Le Crabe est érotique. It became a smash hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it remained for several months atop of the singles chart.
Song information
The song is a partly cover version in French-language of the Francis LaiFrancis Lai
Francis Lai is a French accordionist, and composer noted for his film scores.While in his twenties, Francis Lai left home and went to Paris where he became part of the lively Montmartre music scene...
song (Where Do I Begin?) Love Story
(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story
" Love Story" is a popular song published in 1970, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1970 film Love Story. The lyrics were added after the theme music became popular.-Covers:The song has been covered many times...
, originally recorded as theme song for the 1970 movie Love Story
Love Story (1970 film)
Love Story is a 1970 romantic drama film written by Erich Segal and based on his novel Love Story. It was directed by Arthur Hiller. The film, well known as a tragedy, is considered one of the most romantic of all time by the American Film Institute , and was followed by a sequel, Oliver's Story...
directed by Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller, OC is a Canadian film director. His filmography includes 33 major studio releases, including the 1970 film Love Story...
. Only the chorus is similar, and the lyrics are changed and deal with loss and love in a sensual way. The sound is mostly R&B. The lyrics were written by Moos, and Lai's music reworked by Moos and Pascal Castro.
The song has been added to many French compilations such as Hit Express 8, Hit Connection - Best Of 1999 (released as the time of the song), and Top 50 : 20 ans de tubes Vol. 1 (2007). It has also been included on Hits de diamant, a best of containing big hits in France.
Chart performances
In France, the song debuted at #6 on SNEP chart on April 17, 1999. It reached number one three weeks later and stayed there for nine consecutive weeks. It remained for 17 weeks in the top ten, 23 weeks in the top 50 and 29 weeks in the top 100. It achieved DiamondMusic recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
status after about two months and half and was the third best-selling single of 1999.
The song is currently the 119th best-selling single of all time in France.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the song was very successful too: it started at #24 on the Ultratop 40, on May 15, 1999, climbed to #5 and eventually topped the chart for eight weeks, before dropping. It totaled 14 weeks in the top ten and 21 weeks in the top 40. The song was ranked #2 on the annual chart.
Track listings
CD single- "Au Nom de la rose" — 4:20
- "Au Nom de la rose" (instrumental) — 4:20
CD single
- "Au nom de la rose" — 4:19
- "Qui me donnera des ailes" — 4:18
7" single
- "Au Nom de la rose" — 4:20
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Diamond | June 30, 1998 | 750,000 | 918,000 |
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| End of year chart (1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| French Singles Chart | 3 |