Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
Encyclopedia
"Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (I Don't Know Why) is a pop
song written by British production team Stock Aitken and Waterman
for Kylie Minogue
's debut album
Kylie
(1988). It was produced
by Stock, Aitken and Waterman, and received a mixed reception from music critics. The song was released as the fourth single
in 1988
and was a top hit in the United Kingdom, debuting at number eleven before climbing to number two and remaining there for three weeks. It went on to sell 315,000 copies there. In the United States and Australia the song was also known as "I Still Love You (Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi)".
's single "When I Fall In Love
"/"My Arms Keep Missing You" with the latter song becoming the singles' 'official' A-side after Christmas 1987. However, "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi", although included on the widely available Kylie
album, performed so well on its own that the plans to release it as a double A-side single were changed.
"Made in Heaven" was released as the single's B-side
and also was written and produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman. A remix of the song was included on many of the single releases. A promotional video was produced for "Made in Heaven", first released on the Stock Aitken Waterman
compilation, The Hit Factory Volume 3
and later on the Greatest Hits 1987-1997
compilation. The video solely involves Minogue dancing in front of a bluescreen with images of her previous four videos sampled behind her. She was surrounded by a halo of light and it was the last video before she began to routinely involve dancers and choreographed routines in her videos and performances. She performed "Made in Heaven" at the "Royal Variety Performance" in front of the Queen Mother. "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" sold 16,912 copies in Sweden.
and matching angora
cardigan
. This is later intercut with a street scene that is filmed in black & white and depicts Kylie dancing with a man in a floral dress, Kylie is the only thing that appears in colour.
CD single
(PWCD21)
7-inch single
(PWL21)
12-inch single
(PWLT21)
UK 12-inch remix
(PWLT21R)
U.S. 12-inch single
(0-21247)
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
song written by British production team Stock Aitken and Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
for Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
's debut album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Kylie
Kylie (album)
Kylie is the debut album by Australian singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue, released by PWL on 4 July 1988. Stock, Aitken and Waterman produced and wrote eight of the ten tracks on the album....
(1988). It was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Stock, Aitken and Waterman, and received a mixed reception from music critics. The song was released as the fourth 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...
in 1988
1988 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....
and was a top hit in the United Kingdom, debuting at number eleven before climbing to number two and remaining there for three weeks. It went on to sell 315,000 copies there. In the United States and Australia the song was also known as "I Still Love You (Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi)".
Song information
"Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" was originally planned to be released as a double A-side with "Made in Heaven". The original plan was to heavily promote "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" during the singles' early chart run and once the song had peaked, the single would be officially 'flipped' and promotional emphasis shifted to "Made in Heaven". This marketing tactic had been used similarly with Rick AstleyRick Astley
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
's single "When I Fall In Love
When I Fall in Love
"When I Fall in Love" is a 1952 popular song recorded by many artists.When I Fall in Love may also refer to:* When I Fall in Love , an album by Chris Botti, with a version of the 1952 song...
"/"My Arms Keep Missing You" with the latter song becoming the singles' 'official' A-side after Christmas 1987. However, "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi", although included on the widely available Kylie
Kylie (album)
Kylie is the debut album by Australian singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue, released by PWL on 4 July 1988. Stock, Aitken and Waterman produced and wrote eight of the ten tracks on the album....
album, performed so well on its own that the plans to release it as a double A-side single were changed.
"Made in Heaven" was released as the single's B-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
and also was written and produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman. A remix of the song was included on many of the single releases. A promotional video was produced for "Made in Heaven", first released on the Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
compilation, The Hit Factory Volume 3
The Hit Factory Volume 3
The Hit Factory Volume 3 is a compilation album collecting the biggest hits of the award winning British music production trio Stock Aitken Waterman during their most successful era...
and later on the Greatest Hits 1987-1997
Greatest Hits 1987-1997
Greatest Hits 87–97 is a 2003 compilation album by Australian-born singer Kylie Minogue. Released by BMG, the album collects work from Kylie's PWL and Deconstruction periods, including the albums Kylie , Enjoy Yourself , Rhythm of Love , Let's Get to It , Greatest Hits , Kylie...
compilation. The video solely involves Minogue dancing in front of a bluescreen with images of her previous four videos sampled behind her. She was surrounded by a halo of light and it was the last video before she began to routinely involve dancers and choreographed routines in her videos and performances. She performed "Made in Heaven" at the "Royal Variety Performance" in front of the Queen Mother. "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" sold 16,912 copies in Sweden.
Music video
The video is meant to look like it is shot in Paris in the 40's or 50's by the styling, Kylie waits in the rain for her date to arrive, she then heads to a cafe. Her hair is set in waves and she is in a blue dressDress
A dress is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.Dress may also refer to:*Clothing in general*Costume, fancy dress...
and matching angora
Angora
Angora is the historic name of Ankara, Turkey Angora may also refer to:* Angora, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania** Angora , a commuter rail station* Angora Township, Minnesota* Angora, Nebraska* Angora , a musical group...
cardigan
Cardigan
Cardigan may refer to:In geography:* Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, Canada* Cardigan , an electoral district in Prince Edward Island* Mount Cardigan, a mountain in New Hampshire, U.S.* Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales...
. This is later intercut with a street scene that is filmed in black & white and depicts Kylie dancing with a man in a floral dress, Kylie is the only thing that appears in colour.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi".CD single
(PWCD21)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (Moi Non Plus mix) - 5:55
- "Made In Heaven" (Maid in England mix) - 6:20
- "The Loco-Motion" (Sankie mix - long version) - 6:55
7-inch single
(PWL21)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" - 4:01
- "Made in Heaven" - 3:24
12-inch single
(PWLT21)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (Moi Non Plus mix) - 5:55
- "Made In Heaven" (Maid in England mix) - 6:20
UK 12-inch remix
(PWLT21R)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (The Revolutionary mix) - 7:16
- "Made In Heaven" (Maid in England mix) - 6:20
U.S. 12-inch single
(0-21247)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (Moi Non Plus mix) - 5:55
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (The Revolutionary mix) - 7:16
- "Made In Heaven" (Maid in England mix) - 6:20
Live performances
Kylie performed the song on the following concert tours:- Disco in Dream/The Hitman Roadshow
- Enjoy Yourself TourEnjoy Yourself TourThe Enjoy Yourself Tour was Kylie Minogue's first world tour following the success of her second studio album, Enjoy Yourself. By the start of the European leg of the tour, Minogue had started to take control of her image and musical direction, demonstrated by the release of the career milestone...
- Rhythm of Love TourRhythm of Love TourThe Rhythm of Love Tour was the second world tour undertaken by Kylie Minogue, in support of her hit album Rhythm of Love. Beginning on 10 February 1991, the tour visited Australia and Southern Asia....
- Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finland Singles Chart | 1 |
| Israel Singles Chart Galgalatz Galgalatz is a popular Israeli radio station operated by Israel Defense Forces Radio. This is the second of two Israel Defense Forces-operated stations, while the first one is Israel Defense Forces Radio/Galatz. The station was established in 1993 and broadcasts primarily nonstop pop music and... |
1 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
2 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
2 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 9 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 10 |
| Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Singles Chart |
11 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
14 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 15 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 24 |
End of Year charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK Singles Chart | 20 |