Inventaire
Encyclopedia
Inventaire is the name given to the debut album of the French
singer Christophe Willem
. It was released on April 16, 2007 and was supported by the two hit singles "Double Je
" and "Jacques a dit
", which were top five hits in France and Belgium. The album was mainly composed by the French artists Zazie
and Philippe Katerine
.
It was the third more successful album of 2007 in France, and a huge success in francophone countries, with about 1 million copies sold. It was awarded 'Francophone album of the year' at the 2008 NRJ Music Awards
. Thanks to this album, Willem won the price 'Best French revelation of the year' and "Double Je
" was awarded 'Song of the year'.
An acoustic version of the album was released, which also included the track Sunny and a cover of The Cranberries
track Zombie
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...
singer Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem , born on 3 August 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star in 2006.-Early life:...
. It was released on April 16, 2007 and was supported by the two hit singles "Double Je
Double Je
"Double je" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem with lyrics by Zazie. It was his third single and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire...
" and "Jacques a dit
Jacques a dit
"Jacques a dit" is the name of a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on 5 October 2007 as the third single from his debut album, Inventaire...
", which were top five hits in France and Belgium. The album was mainly composed by the French artists Zazie
Zazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
and Philippe Katerine
Philippe Katerine
Philippe Katerine is a French singer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon coeur balance", "Je vous emmerde" and "Louxor j'adore". Given that his songs are mainly in French, he hasn't gained much popularity outside of France...
.
It was the third more successful album of 2007 in France, and a huge success in francophone countries, with about 1 million copies sold. It was awarded 'Francophone album of the year' at the 2008 NRJ Music Awards
NRJ Music Awards
The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes as the opening of MIDEM...
. Thanks to this album, Willem won the price 'Best French revelation of the year' and "Double Je
Double Je
"Double je" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem with lyrics by Zazie. It was his third single and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire...
" was awarded 'Song of the year'.
An acoustic version of the album was released, which also included the track Sunny and a cover of The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
track Zombie
Zombie (song)
"Zombie" is a protest song by the Irish band The Cranberries from the 1994 album No Need to Argue. The song, which laments The Troubles in Northern Ireland and in particular the killing of two children in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England, was written by Dolores O'Riordan, singer of the band...
Track listing
- "Jacques a ditJacques a dit"Jacques a dit" is the name of a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on 5 October 2007 as the third single from his debut album, Inventaire...
" (ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
/ ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
- Jean-Pierre Pilot - Olivier Schultheis) - 3:57 - "Quelle chance" (ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
/ ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
- Jean-Pierre Pilot - Olivier Schultheis) - 4:22 - "Élu Produit de l'année" (Matthias Debureaux / Bertrand BurgalatBertrand BurgalatBertrand Burgalat is a French musician, composer and producer.- Background :Bertrand Burgalat was born in the Corsican town of Bastia in 1963...
) - 3:21 - "Double JeDouble Je"Double je" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem with lyrics by Zazie. It was his third single and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire...
" (remix) (ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
/ ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
- Jean-Pierre Pilot - Olivier Schultheis) - 3:46 - "Chambre avec vue" (Natacha Le Jeune / Christophe WillemChristophe WillemChristophe Willem , born on 3 August 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star in 2006.-Early life:...
) - 4:38 - "Le Lycée" (Philippe KaterinePhilippe KaterinePhilippe Katerine is a French singer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon coeur balance", "Je vous emmerde" and "Louxor j'adore". Given that his songs are mainly in French, he hasn't gained much popularity outside of France...
/ Philippe KaterinePhilippe KaterinePhilippe Katerine is a French singer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon coeur balance", "Je vous emmerde" and "Louxor j'adore". Given that his songs are mainly in French, he hasn't gained much popularity outside of France...
) - 3:24 - "Intemporel" (Benjamin Kerber / Bertrand BurgalatBertrand BurgalatBertrand Burgalat is a French musician, composer and producer.- Background :Bertrand Burgalat was born in the Corsican town of Bastia in 1963...
) - 4:23 - "Safe Text" (ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
/ ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
- Jean-Pierre Pilot - Olivier Schultheis) - 4:03 - "Kiss the Bride" (Rémy Lacroix - Pierre Demarty / Rémy Lacroix) - 4:02
- "Pourquoi tu t'en vas ?" Duet with Valérie LemercierValérie LemercierValérie Lemercier is a French actress, scriptwriter, director and singer.-Biography:Born in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime as the daughter of farmers, she grew up in Gonzeville and then studied at the Rouen Conservatoire - a dance, music and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988, in the...
(Valérie LemercierValérie LemercierValérie Lemercier is a French actress, scriptwriter, director and singer.-Biography:Born in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime as the daughter of farmers, she grew up in Gonzeville and then studied at the Rouen Conservatoire - a dance, music and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988, in the...
/ Bertrand BurgalatBertrand BurgalatBertrand Burgalat is a French musician, composer and producer.- Background :Bertrand Burgalat was born in the Corsican town of Bastia in 1963...
) - 3:39 - "Demain" (Pap Deziel / Benoît de Villeneuve) - 3:30
- "La Tortue" (Philippe KaterinePhilippe KaterinePhilippe Katerine is a French singer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon coeur balance", "Je vous emmerde" and "Louxor j'adore". Given that his songs are mainly in French, he hasn't gained much popularity outside of France...
/ Philippe KaterinePhilippe KaterinePhilippe Katerine is a French singer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon coeur balance", "Je vous emmerde" and "Louxor j'adore". Given that his songs are mainly in French, he hasn't gained much popularity outside of France...
) - 2:57 - "Bombe anatomique" (ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
/ ZazieZazieZazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
- Jean-Pierre Pilot - Olivier Schultheis) - 3:12 - "Double JeDouble Je"Double je" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem with lyrics by Zazie. It was his third single and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire...
" (original) - 3:38 - "Jacques a ditJacques a dit"Jacques a dit" is the name of a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on 5 October 2007 as the third single from his debut album, Inventaire...
" (remix) - 3:56 - "Des Nues" (only available on digital download)
Track listing - Tout En Acoustic
- "Élu Produit de l'année"
- "Quelle chance"
- "Jacques a ditJacques a dit"Jacques a dit" is the name of a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on 5 October 2007 as the third single from his debut album, Inventaire...
" - "Le Lycée"
- "Sunny"
- "Bombe anatomique"
- "ZombieZombie (song)"Zombie" is a protest song by the Irish band The Cranberries from the 1994 album No Need to Argue. The song, which laments The Troubles in Northern Ireland and in particular the killing of two children in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England, was written by Dolores O'Riordan, singer of the band...
" - "Chambre avec vue"
- "Des Nues"
- "Safe Text"
- "Double JeDouble Je"Double je" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Christophe Willem with lyrics by Zazie. It was his third single and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire...
" - "Kiss the Bride"
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium (Wallonia) | Platinum | December 8, 2007 | 40,000 | ||
| France | 3 x Platinum | December 20, 2007 | 300,000 | 618,000 (530,000 in 2007) | 2,580 in 2008 |
| Switzerland | Gold | 2007 | 10,000 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 1 |
| French Digital Chart | 1 |
| French Albums Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 7 |
| World Albums Chart | 9 |
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 5 |
| French Digital Chart | 2 |
| French Albums Chart | 4 |