Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi
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"Ne partez pas sans moi" ("Don't Leave Without Me") is the Swiss winning entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988
, performed by Céline Dion
. It was released as a single
in Europe on May 6, 1988. Dion performed "Ne partez pas sans moi" for 600 million viewers worldwide on the awards telecast.
The song composed by Turkish songwriter named Atilla Şereftuğ
and Swiss composer Nella Martinetti
won with 137 points, beating the United Kingdom entry "Go
" performed by Scott Fitzgerald
by just one point in one of the closest finishes in Eurovision history. The single sold 200,000 copies in Europe in two days and over 300,000 copies in total. It is considered to be one of the most popular Eurovision entries, mainly because Dion used the song's success to launch her international career.
"Ne partez pas sans moi" was also included on Dion's 1988 album The Best Of
released in Europe (June 1988). The song appeared in Canada as B-side to "D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour?." It also appeared on the French version of Dion's Incognito
album.
A music video was released in 1988.
Céline Dion also recorded a German version of "Ne partez pas sans moi," called "Hand in Hand".
German 7" single
Eurovision Song Contest 1988
The Eurovision Song Contest 1988 was the 33rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 30 April 1988 in Dublin. The presenters were Pat Kenny and Michelle Rocca...
, performed by Céline Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
. It was released as a 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 Europe on May 6, 1988. Dion performed "Ne partez pas sans moi" for 600 million viewers worldwide on the awards telecast.
The song composed by Turkish songwriter named Atilla Şereftuğ
Atilla Sereftug
Atilla Şereftuğ is a Swiss-Turkish songwriter.-Career:In 1986, Şereftuğ participated in the Swiss heats of the Eurovision Song Contest as composer of the song Pas pour moi. The song's co-composer was Nella Martinetti. Pas pour moi won the Swiss final and, performed by Daniela Simmons, represented...
and Swiss composer Nella Martinetti
Nella Martinetti
Nella Martinetti was a Swiss singer and songwriter.Martinetti was born in Brissago, Switzerland. In 1986, she became the first winner of the Grand Prix der Volksmusik with the song Bella Musica, which she had composed herself...
won with 137 points, beating the United Kingdom entry "Go
Go (Scott Fitzgerald song)
"Go", written and composed by Julie Forsyth, was the United Kingdom's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, performed by Scott Fitzgerald....
" performed by Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald (singer)
Scott Fitzgerald is a Scottish singer, who had his biggest success in the 1970s and later represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.-Career:...
by just one point in one of the closest finishes in Eurovision history. The single sold 200,000 copies in Europe in two days and over 300,000 copies in total. It is considered to be one of the most popular Eurovision entries, mainly because Dion used the song's success to launch her international career.
"Ne partez pas sans moi" was also included on Dion's 1988 album The Best Of
The Best Of (Celine Dion album)
The Best of Celine Dion is a French compilation album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released in selected European countries in 1988. It's her 14th French album and 3rd compilation. In Germany it was re-named Vivre.-Album information:...
released in Europe (June 1988). The song appeared in Canada as B-side to "D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour?." It also appeared on the French version of Dion's Incognito
Incognito (Celine Dion album)
-1988 French re-release:-Charts:1The chart is available only since April 1995.-Certifications:-Awards:-Release history:...
album.
A music video was released in 1988.
Céline Dion also recorded a German version of "Ne partez pas sans moi," called "Hand in Hand".
Formats and track listings
European 7" single- "Ne partez pas sans moi" – 3:07
- "Ne partez pas sans moi" (instrumental) – 3:07
German 7" single
- "Hand in Hand" – 3:07
- "Hand in Hand" (instrumental) – 3:07
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart 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... |
11 |
| Dutch Singles Chart MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
42 |
| French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
36 |
| Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
11 |