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Pas toi
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Wikipedia article
"'Pas toi'" is a 1985 song recorded by French singer-songwriter and composer Jean-Jacques Goldman. It was the third and last single of his fourth studio album 'Non homologu' and was released in April 1986. Fully composed by Goldman, it was successful in France.
Song information
The song is available on many albums by Goldman, including his live albums 'En Public', 'Du New Morning au Znith' and 'En passant tourne 1998', and his compilations 'Entre gris clair et gris fonc', 'Intgrale', 'Les Enfoirs l'Opra', 'Singulier 81/89' and 'Pluriel 90/96'. The live version recorded in 1999 was very different from the original and had rap sounds; it also added lyrics in English sung by Michael Jones.Interview by Alain Pilot, "La bande passante", Radio France Internationale, 15 March 2002 The song deals with a non-reciprocal loveElia Habib, 'Muz hit. tubes', p. 75 and is not autobiographical.Interview by Christophe Nicolas, 'Gnration Laser', "Intgrale de Jean-Jacques Goldman", aired on RTL, 1519 November 1991
In France, the single started at No. 13 on 26 April 1986 and reached a peak of number five for two non-consecutive weeks. It remained for seven weeks in the top ten and 21 weeks in the top 50 and achieved Silver status.
Cover versions
In 1997, the song was covered by French R&B band Melgroove and released as a single, becoming a hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia). This version is very different from the original one as the three voices of the singers are superposed in the chorus. In addition, the original structure of the song was changed since "Pas toi" begins with the chorus.Elia Habib, 'Muz hit. tubes', p. 396
The song was performed by La troupe des Dix Commandements on French show 'Tapis rouge', broadcast of France 2 on 3 March 2001. Chorus Meps (1998), Michel Leclerc (2000, piano version) and the Collge de l'Estrel (2002) recorded a new version of the song.
Track listings
; 7" single
; Digital download (since 2005)
Charts and sales
Peak positions
1 Melgroove version
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:1985 songs
Category:1986 singles
Category:1997 singles
Category:Jean-Jacques Goldman songs
Category:Songs written by Jean-Jacques Goldman
Category:Epic Records singles
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