La Voix d'un ange
Encyclopedia
La Voix d'un ange is the name of the second studio album recorded by the French
singer Grégory Lemarchal
. It was released on 18 June 2007, about one month and a half after the singer's death. The album contains the hit singles "De temps en temps
", "Le Lien" and "Restons amis". It was very successful in France
, in Belgium
(Wallonia) (#1 in both countries) and Switzerland
.
The album is composed of Lemarchal's unpublished songs and several cover versions performed when he participated in the Star Academy 4
.
Currently, the album is still charted in France and Belgium, about one year after its release.
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 Grégory Lemarchal
Grégory Lemarchal
Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal was a French singer who rose to fame by winning the fourth series of the reality TV programme Star Academy France, broadcast on the TF1 television network....
. It was released on 18 June 2007, about one month and a half after the singer's death. The album contains the hit singles "De temps en temps
De temps en temps (song)
"De temps en temps" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released as the first single from his posthumous album, La Voix d'un ange, on 11 June 2007...
", "Le Lien" and "Restons amis". It was very successful in France
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...
, in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Wallonia) (#1 in both countries) and 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....
.
The album is composed of Lemarchal's unpublished songs and several cover versions performed when he participated in the Star Academy 4
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...
.
Currently, the album is still charted in France and Belgium, about one year after its release.
Track listing
- "De temps en tempsDe temps en temps (song)"De temps en temps" is a 2007 song recorded by the French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released as the first single from his posthumous album, La Voix d'un ange, on 11 June 2007...
" (Davide Esposito, Grégory LemarchalGrégory LemarchalGrégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal was a French singer who rose to fame by winning the fourth series of the reality TV programme Star Academy France, broadcast on the TF1 television network....
) — 3:54 - "Restons amis" (Esposito, Rémi Lacroix, Isabelle Bernal) — 3:43
- "Le lien" (Patrick FioriPatrick FioriPatrick Fiori is a French singer.-Biography:Fiori was born to an Armenian father and a Corsican mother in Marseille, France. When he was only 12 years old, he was offered his first role in the musical La légende des santonniers...
, Julie ZenattiJulie ZenattiJulie Zenatti, born 5 February 1981, is a French singer celebrity. She first played the role of Fleur-de-Lys and later Esmeralda on stage for the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. Zenatti was involved with Notre-Dame de Paris co-star Patrick Fiori from 2002–2006 and the pair were engaged for 2 years...
) — 3:32 - "Recevoir" (Alexandre Lessertisseur, R. Jericho, V. Filho) — 4:18
- "Con te partiròCon te Partiró- History :The song's original single release by Polydor Records was not commercially successful in Italy, and received little radio airplay there. Elsewhere, however, it was a massive hit. In France and Switzerland, the single topped the charts for 6 weeks, earning a triple Gold sales award. In...
" (Pierre Jaconelli, Julie D'Aimé) — 4:28 - "Là-bas" (Jean-Jacques GoldmanJean-Jacques GoldmanJean-Jacques Goldman is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
) — 4:28 - "Envole-moi" (Goldman) — 4:10
- "S.O.S. d'un terrien en détresse" (Michel BergerMichel BergerMichel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
, Luc PlamondonLuc PlamondonLuc Plamondon, OC, CQ is a French-Canadian lyricist.-Career:Plamondon has written for many artists, notably the Québécois singers Bruno Pelletier, Diane Dufresne, Robert Charlebois, Céline Dion, Ginette Reno, Fabienne Thibeault, Martine St. Clair, and Garou, as well as the French singers Julien...
) — 4:23 - "Show Must Go On" (Freddie MercuryFreddie MercuryFreddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
, Brian MayBrian MayBrian Harold May, CBE is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen...
, Roger TaylorRoger Meddows-TaylorRoger Meddows Taylor , known as Roger Taylor, is a British musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the drummer, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of British rock band Queen. As a drummer he is known for his "big" unique sound and is considered one of...
, John DeaconJohn DeaconJohn Richard Deacon is a retired English multi-instrumentalist and song writer, best known as the bassist for the rock band Queen. Of the four members of the band, he was the last to join and also the youngest, being only 19 years old when he was recruited by the other members of the band...
) — 3:56 - "Même si" featuring Lucie SilvasLucie SilvasLucie Silvas is a British singer-songwriter.- Early life :...
(Lucie SilvasLucie SilvasLucie Silvas is a British singer-songwriter.- Early life :...
, Peter GordenoPeter GordenoPeter Gordeno is a British songwriter and producer who in his time has also been a live and session musician, and has, since 1998, toured with Depeche Mode. He plays keyboard parts in lieu of departed Alan Wilder, and occasional backing vocals. He and Andrew Phillpott went as backing musicians...
, Mike PedenMike PedenMike Peden is a British producer/remixer/composer best known for his work with the Lighthouse Family. He was the producer of the 2004 album Free Me, the second album by former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. He co-wrote the song "You and I" for Will Young...
) — 3:57 - "Et maintenant" (Pierre DelanoëPierre DelanoëPierre Delanoë , born Pierre Leroyer, was a French songwriter/lyricist who wrote for dozens of singers such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Petula Clark, and Johnny Hallyday....
, Gilbert BécaudGilbert BécaudGilbert Bécaud was a French singer, composer and actor, known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et Maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love"...
) — 4:16
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium (Wallonia) | Platinum | July 28, 2007 | 40,000 | ||
| France | — | — | — | 739,980 (135,980 in 2008)+(604,000 in 2007) | 4,200 in 2007 |
| Switzerland | Platinum | 2007 | 20,000 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 1 |
| French Digital Chart | 1 |
| French Albums Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 6 |
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 3 |
| French Digital Chart | 17 |
| French Albums Chart | 3 |
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
| French Albums Chart | 36 |