Toute seule
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"Toute seule" is the name of a 2002
song recorded by the French
artist Lorie
. The song was released on 19 March 2002 as third and last single
from her debut album, Près de Toi
, on which it features as fourth track (and as 16th track on a remixed version). It was a top ten hit in France
, and a top 15 hit in Belgium
(Wallonia).
The song is included on Lorie's best of, Best of. As it was performed on the singer's three tours, it also features on the live albums Live Tour
(third track), Week End Tour
and Live Tour 2006 (included in a medley, 12th track). It also appears on many compilations, such as Hitbox 2002 - Best Of vol. 4.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number 29 on 30 March and peaked at number 12 for three non consecutive weeks. It remained for nine weeks in the top 20 and 16 weeks in the top 40. It was ranked 46th on the Annual Chart.
The single was briefly charted in Switzerland: it stayed for six weeks in the top 100, peaking at number 44 when it entered the chart, on 19 May.
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
song recorded by the French
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...
artist Lorie
Lorie
Laure Pester, professionally known as Lorie, is a French singer. Her fame can be attributed to producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Williams and her father–manager Dominique Pester...
. The song was released on 19 March 2002 as third and last 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...
from her debut album, Près de Toi
Près de Toi
Près de Toi is French pop singer Lorie's triple-platinum debut album. It was released on September 30, 2001. On April 29, 2002, a special limited edition of the album was released with new packaging and extra tracks...
, on which it features as fourth track (and as 16th track on a remixed version). It was a top ten hit 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...
, and a top 15 hit 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).
Song information
The music video, shot at Studio Canadian, was directed by Vincent Egret and produced by Plein Sud Films. In the lyrics, the singer says she prefers to remain alone instead of dating with a stupid boy.The song is included on Lorie's best of, Best of. As it was performed on the singer's three tours, it also features on the live albums Live Tour
Live Tour
Live Tour was the name given to French pop singer Lorie's first concert tour. On the 25th of August, 2003, a live recording of the show was released in two versions: a regular, jewel case release containing the CD and a DVD, and a limited edition cardboard box also including an exclusive all-access...
(third track), Week End Tour
Week End Tour
Week End Tour was the name given to French pop singer Lorie's second concert tour, inspired by her hit single "Week End". On 4 October 2004, a live recording of the show was released in two versions, as with the famous singer's previous live effort, Live Tour: a regular jewel case release...
and Live Tour 2006 (included in a medley, 12th track). It also appears on many compilations, such as Hitbox 2002 - Best Of vol. 4.
Chart performances
"Toute seule" charted for 27 weeks. It started at number 17 on 23 March 2002, then reached a peak of number eight, and stayed there for three consecutive weeks. It totalled twenty weeks in the top 50. It finally achieved Silver status and was the 46th best-selling of the year.In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number 29 on 30 March and peaked at number 12 for three non consecutive weeks. It remained for nine weeks in the top 20 and 16 weeks in the top 40. It was ranked 46th on the Annual Chart.
The single was briefly charted in Switzerland: it stayed for six weeks in the top 100, peaking at number 44 when it entered the chart, on 19 May.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Toute seule" (edit video) — 3:33
- "Toute seule" (tam tam remix) — 3:35
- CD maxi
- "Toute seule" (edit video) — 3:29
- "By My Side" — 3:41
- "Toute seule" (tam tam remix) — 3:36
- "Toute seule" (instrumental) — 3:29
- Digital download
- "Toute seule" (album version) — 3:31
- "Toute seule" (2003 live version) — 3:35
- "Toute seule" (2004 live version) — 3:54
Peak positions
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 12 |
| French Singles Chart | 8 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 44 |
End of year charts
| End of the year chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 46 |
| French Singles Chart | 46 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 17 April 2002 | 125,000 | 179,000+ |