Écris l'histoire
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"Écris l'histoire" is the debut and most successful single from French singer Grégory Lemarchal
. It was released in March 2005 in francophone countries as first single
from his album Je deviens moi
, where it had a great success, particularly in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
, "Io so che tu", but with other lyrics in French. Esposito's version, available on the CD single in an original and an unplugged versions, was charted from September 2006, peaking at number 71 in Switzerland and number number 20 in France (it reentered the French chart at number 93 after Lemarchal's death, in May 2007).
" by Ilona
, which topped the chart then. Then it dropped on the chart, and totaled nine weeks in the top ten, 14 weeks in the top 50 and 21 weeks in the top 100. The single was certified Platinum disc
by the SNEP, the French certificator, for 300,000 copies sold.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number seven on Ultratop 40
on 9 April 2005, and reached a peak at number two. It remained for ten weeks in the top ten and 16 weeks on the chart (top 40).
In Switzerland, the single entered the chart at number 43 on 10 April 2005. It climbed to a peak at number 18 the next week, and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. On 20 May 2007, just after Lemarchal's death, it re-entered the chart at number 40 for one week.
In 2005, it was the 14th best-selling single in France, and the 13rd in Belgium.
The song is also available on Lemarchal's posthumous compilation, Rêves
.
It was covered by Liane Foly
and Michael Jones for Les Enfoirés
' 2006 album Le Village des Enfoirés
and included in a medley named "Medley On s'écrit". It was also covered in 2011 by Claire Keim
, Yannick Noah
and Maurane
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés.
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 in March 2005 in francophone countries as first 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 his album Je deviens moi
Je deviens moi
Je deviens moi is the name of the first studio album recorded by the French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released on April 17, 2005 and contains the hit singles "Écris l'histoire" and "Je suis en vie". The album topped the chart in France, and was also a success in Belgium...
, where it had a great success, particularly in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
Background
The lyrics were written and the music composed by Francesco de Benedittis and Paul Manners. This song is actually a cover version of that of Italian singer Davide EspositoDavide Esposito
Davide Esposito is an Italian singer and songwriter from Naples. He grew up in the 80’s listening to Lucio Dalla and Lucio Battisti .He started learning piano when he was a child....
, "Io so che tu", but with other lyrics in French. Esposito's version, available on the CD single in an original and an unplugged versions, was charted from September 2006, peaking at number 71 in Switzerland and number number 20 in France (it reentered the French chart at number 93 after Lemarchal's death, in May 2007).
Chart performances
It entered at number two on the French SNEP Singles Chart on 2 April 2005. There it stayed for five consecutive weeks, and was unable to disloge the smash hit "Un Monde parfaitUn monde parfait
"Un Monde parfait" is a 2005 song recorded by French young artist Ilona Mitrecey. Based on a traditional Neapolitan song, it was the first single from her debut album Un Monde parfait and was released in February 2005...
" by Ilona
Ilona Mitrecey
Ilona Mitrecey is a teenage French singer.-Biography:She became famous in France after the release of her hit single, "Un Monde parfait" , a high-energy eurodance song which had already been released in Italy in March 2004 under the name 'Très Bien featuring Ilona', on 28 February 2005...
, which topped the chart then. Then it dropped on the chart, and totaled nine weeks in the top ten, 14 weeks in the top 50 and 21 weeks in the top 100. The single was certified Platinum disc
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
by the SNEP, the French certificator, for 300,000 copies sold.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single debuted at number seven on Ultratop 40
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...
on 9 April 2005, and reached a peak at number two. It remained for ten weeks in the top ten and 16 weeks on the chart (top 40).
In Switzerland, the single entered the chart at number 43 on 10 April 2005. It climbed to a peak at number 18 the next week, and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. On 20 May 2007, just after Lemarchal's death, it re-entered the chart at number 40 for one week.
In 2005, it was the 14th best-selling single in France, and the 13rd in Belgium.
The song is also available on Lemarchal's posthumous compilation, Rêves
Rêves (album)
Rêves is a posthumous compilation recorded by French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released in November 2009 and contains all his previous singles and some cover versions of various artists, including Céline Dion and Daniel Balavoine, and two unpublished songs, the first two tracks of the album...
.
It was covered by Liane Foly
Liane Foly
Liane Foly, is an popular French blues and jazz singer, actress, presenter and impressionist.-Early years:Foly was born the 16 December 1962 in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon. Her parents, a merchant family in French Algeria, returned to France in 1962 with the Pied-Noir community and moved to...
and Michael Jones for Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
' 2006 album Le Village des Enfoirés
Le village des Enfoirés
Le village des Enfoirés is an album performed by Les Enfoirés, released in 2006. It was recorded during the show at La Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon, on 27 February 2006. It was broadcast on TF1 on 7 April 2006...
and included in a medley named "Medley On s'écrit". It was also covered in 2011 by Claire Keim
Claire Keim
-Biography:Keim was born in Senlis, Oise to an architect and a dentist.She had a relationship with an actor Frédéric Diefenthal. She is in a relationship with French footballer Bixente Lizarazu and lives between Saint Jean de Luz and Paris...
, Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah is a former professional tennis player from France. He is best remembered for being the last French man to win the French Open in 1983, and as a highly-successful captain of France's Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams...
and Maurane
Maurane
Maurane, real name Claudine Luypaerts, is a Belgian singer. She lives currently in Schaerbeek.Maurane was born at Ixelles. Her father was director in the Académie de Musique de Verviers, and when she was a teenager she took part in several musical contests...
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Écris l'histoire" (single version) — 3:39
- "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" — 3:28
- "Écris l'histoire" (instrumental version) — 3:38
- Digital download
- "Écris l'histoire" — 3:39
- "Écris l'histoire" (2006 live version) — 4:21
Peak positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 6 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 18 |
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
| French Digital Chart | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 13 |
| French Airplay Chart | 75 |
| French Singles Chart | 14 |
| French TV Airplay Chart | 277 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Platinum | 7 September 2005 | 300,000 | 266,000 |