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Derrire l'amour

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Wikipedia article

"'Derrire l'amour'" is a song by Johnny Hallyday, It was released as a single and spent six consecutive weeks at no. 1 on the singles sales chart in France (from 3 to 16 June 1976 and from 22 July to 18 August 1976).

Background and composition

The song was written by French lyricist Pierre Delano over a composition by Toto Cutugno.

Toto Cutugno himself recorded an Italian version with lyrics by Vito Pallavicini, titled "'Dietro l'amore'". The Italian version was released by him as a single in Italy.

Track listing

Johnny Hallyday version ("Derrire l'amour")

'7" single Philips 6042 16' (France, etc.)

# "Derrire l'amour (4:40)"

# "Joue pas de rock'n'roll pour moi" ("Don't Play Your Rock 'n' Roll to Me") (3:33)

Toto Cutugno version ("Dietro l'amore")

'7" single CBS 4465' (Italy)

# "Dietro l'amore"

# "Come ieri, come oggi, come sempre"

Charts

; Johnny Hallyday version ("Derrire l'amour")