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Sacr Charlemagne
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Sacr Charlemagne
| type = single
| artist = France Gall et ses petits amis
| album = Sacr Charlemagne
| B-side = Au Clair de la Lune
| released =
| length =
| label = Philips
| lyricist = Robert Gall
| composer = Georges Liferman
| misc =
}}
"'Sacr Charlemagne'" is a song by France Gall. It was released in 1964 as a single, on an EP, and on an album, credited to "France Gall et ses petits amis".
According to the charts U.S. 'Billboard' published in its "Hits of the World" section, the song reached no. 1 in France.
Lyrics
The songs lyrics were written by Robert Gall, the singers father. They are about medieval emperor Charlemagne, traditionally seen as the "inventor of school", since education became mandatory for all children during his reign. Because of this the narrator of the song blames Charlemagne for having to go to school.
The song reflected contempt for studying among young people.
Reception
The song was France Gall's first major success, selling over 2 million copies. In addition to reaching #1 on the French music charts, the song enjoyed international success, becoming a hit in Japan.
Its popularity endures as a French schoolchildrens song.
Charts
See also
* List of number-one singles of 1964 (France)
* List of number-one singles of 1965 (France)
References
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