Lost in France
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"Lost in France" is a debut single by Welsh
singer Bonnie Tyler
, released in 1976 on the RCA Records
label #2734. It was written by Ronnie Scott
and Steve Wolfe. The song was included in her debut album The World Starts Tonight
in 1977. "Lost In France" was her first single to sell a million records.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
singer Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for her hits in the 1970s and 1980s including "It's a Heartache", "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart".-Early life:...
, released in 1976 on the RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
label #2734. It was written by Ronnie Scott
Ronnie Scott (songwriter)
Ronnie Scott was a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter; known primarily for hit songs co-written with Marty Wilde in the 1960s, and Steve Wolfe in the 1970s.-With Marty Wilde:...
and Steve Wolfe. The song was included in her debut album The World Starts Tonight
The World Starts Tonight
The World Starts Tonight is the debut album by the Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler released in 1977.With a mixture of country and pop infused in the production, this album led to a future teaming with Jim Steinman after her time with Scott and Wolfe ended....
in 1977. "Lost In France" was her first single to sell a million records.
Charts and certifications
| Chart (1976/1977) | Peak position |
certification |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 http://www.rock.co.za/files/sarock_charts.html | |
| Germany | 3 http://germancharts.com/ | |
| UK | 9 http://www.theofficialcharts.com/ | silver British Phonographic Industry The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies... http://www.bpi.co.uk |
| Austria | 12 http://austriancharts.at/ | |
| Sweden | 13 http://www.swedishcharts.com/ | |
| Belgium (Flanders) | 15 http://www.ultratop.be/nl/ | |
| Australia | 18 http://australian-charts.com/ | |
| Netherlands | 20 http://dutchcharts.nl/ | |
| Euro Charts Top 50 | 35 http://www.ukmix.org/ | |
Cover versions
- Swedish dansbandDansbandDansband is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik . Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired by swing, schlager, country, jazz, and rock...
WizexWizexWizex is a Swedish "dansband", formed in Osby, Sweden in 1973, with Kikki Danielsson as singer. The band has since had several front singers.Wizex finished 2nd in the Swedish Melodifestivalen 1978....
coveredCover versionIn popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
the song in 1977, featuring Kikki DanielssonKikki DanielssonAnn-Kristin "Kikki" Danielsson is a Swedish country, dansband and pop singer. Sometimes, she also plays the accordion and she has also written some lyrics. She is also famous for yodeling in some songs. Kikki Danielsson gained her largest popularity in the Nordic region from the late 1970s until...
on lead vocals . - The Jazz Butcher perform a maudlin cover of the song on their release The Gift of Music (1985)