Garçon (song)
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"Garçon" is a 2007 successful song recorded by French
rap singer Koxie. This R&B song was released as her debut single
from her album Koxie, on which it features as the third track. It topped the charts of France and Belgium for two months.
Koxie created her MySpace page with her first single "Garçon" also known under the title "Gare aux cons". The song evokes, with humour, the exasperation of a young woman towards the stupidity (sexism and vulgarity) of some men (boys in the text). The song is based on a Dr. Dre
sample, which is itself based on a Charles Aznavour
recording.
The song was a huge success on the internet as well as on singles charts. Koxie released the single on the AZ label on June 25, 2007. To promote the song, she performed "Garçon" on many French programmes.
The song is also available on many French compilations, such as Hits 2 en 1 2007 Vol. 3, Hits 2008, Starfloor Vol. 7, NRJ Hit Music Only! 2007 and The Very Best Of 2007.
listener made "Gare aux thons", a parody of Koxie's song, and broadcast it on YouTube. The French host Cauet covered the song under the title "Coxis".
In 2008, the song was covered by Michèle Laroque
, Jean-Baptiste Maunier
and Karen Mulder
and included in a medley named "Le Match" available on Les Enfoirés
' album Les Secrets des Enfoirés. In 2009, French band La Pompe Moderne released its album Greatest Hits with a cover version of "Garçon".
It was also number one for two weeks on the French Digital Chart, peaking at number 15 on the annual chart, with about 33,260 sales.
The single, charted from 1 September 2007 on the Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop
Singles Chart, reached quickly number one. It managed to top the chart for seven not consecutive weeks. It fell off the chart after 24 weeks. The single achieved Gold status and was ranked number 11 on 2007 Belgian End of Year Chart.
The single had a moderate success in Switzerland, peaking only at number 44.
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rap singer Koxie. This R&B song was released as her debut 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 her album Koxie, on which it features as the third track. It topped the charts of France and Belgium for two months.
Background
"Garçon, si t'enlèves la cédille Ça fait garcon Et gare aux cons ma fille Gare aux cons..." |
| — Beginning of the refrain |
Koxie created her MySpace page with her first single "Garçon" also known under the title "Gare aux cons". The song evokes, with humour, the exasperation of a young woman towards the stupidity (sexism and vulgarity) of some men (boys in the text). The song is based on a Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
sample, which is itself based on a Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour, OC is an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world...
recording.
The song was a huge success on the internet as well as on singles charts. Koxie released the single on the AZ label on June 25, 2007. To promote the song, she performed "Garçon" on many French programmes.
The song is also available on many French compilations, such as Hits 2 en 1 2007 Vol. 3, Hits 2008, Starfloor Vol. 7, NRJ Hit Music Only! 2007 and The Very Best Of 2007.
Music video
In the music video, Koxie is on her scooter and is accosted by a black man in a car, accompanied by his friends. This one addresses her vulgar words. Koxie tries to reason with him by saying that it is not a way of speaking to a woman and finally, the man begins crying in her arms, explaining that he acts so because he is incited by his friends.Cover versions and parodies
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listener made "Gare aux thons", a parody of Koxie's song, and broadcast it on YouTube. The French host Cauet covered the song under the title "Coxis".
In 2008, the song was covered by Michèle Laroque
Michèle Laroque
Michèle Laroque is a French actress, comedian and humorist, who has appeared in almost 60 film and television productions since 1988.She was born in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France...
, 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 Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is a Dutch former model and singer. During the 90s, she had a successful modeling career and was recognized as a world-class "supermodel" by various media...
and included in a medley named "Le Match" available on 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:...
' album Les Secrets des Enfoirés. In 2009, French band La Pompe Moderne released its album Greatest Hits with a cover version of "Garçon".
Chart performances
In France, the single debuted at number 11 on 30 June 2007 and reached the top ten the week after. At the end of August, the single peaked number one on the singles chart and remained there for seven weeks. It totaled 22 weeks in the top ten, 26 weeks in the top 50 and 31 weeks on the chart. Certified Platinum disc by the SNEP, the single was the second best-selling single of 2007, with 282,196 copies sold.It was also number one for two weeks on the French Digital Chart, peaking at number 15 on the annual chart, with about 33,260 sales.
The single, charted from 1 September 2007 on the Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop
Ultratop
Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts...
Singles Chart, reached quickly number one. It managed to top the chart for seven not consecutive weeks. It fell off the chart after 24 weeks. The single achieved Gold status and was ranked number 11 on 2007 Belgian End of Year Chart.
The single had a moderate success in Switzerland, peaking only at number 44.
Track listings
- CD single
- Digital download
Peak positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 5 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| French Airplay Chart | 2 |
| French Digital Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 44 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 11 |
| French Airplay Chart | 76 |
| French Digital Chart | 15 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
| French TV Airplay Chart | 11 |
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 32 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | 8 December 2007 | 20,000 | ||
| France | Platinum | 20 December 2007 | 300,000 | 282,196 | 33,260 |