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Wikipedia article
"'Sensualit'" is a song recorded by Belgian singer-songwriter Axelle Red. It is the third single from her debut album, 'Sans plus attendre', released on 10 October 1993. It is however her first single released in France. In 1994, the song was very successful in France and is generally considered to be Axelle Red's signature song. It was also the first single of the singer released under her pseudonym of Axelle Red.
Background, lyrics and performances
Lyrics were written and the music composed by Albert Hammond, Shelly Peiken and Axelle Red. This pop song deals with a love relationship in which the physical aspect is important. During an interview in the French programme 'La Mthode Cauet', Axelle Red explained that the song originally should have been named "Sexualit" ("Sexuality" in English), but this title was cancelled as it could have been perceived too provocative.
The song is the fourth track on the studio album 'Sans plus attendre'. It also features on Axelle Red's albums 'French Soul' as first track,'French Soul', track listing [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Axelle+Red&titel=French+Soul&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 7, 2008) and on 'Alive', as first track too.'Alive', track listing [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Axelle+Red&titel=Alive&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 7, 2008) It is also available on many French and Belgian compilations, such as 'Bleu Blanc Tubes vol. 1', 'De Pr Historie 1993', 'Bel 90 - Het beste uit de Belpop van 1993' and '100 op 1 - De beste Belgen'.
Chart performance
In France, the single failed to dislodge IAM with "Je danse le Mia" who topped the singles chart at the time, but it remained on the chart (top 50) for 38 weeks. It charted from 22 January 1994. It debuted at number 27, then entered the top ten three weeks later, peaked at number two for six consecutive weeks and spent 19 weeks in the top ten.
The song was certified gold by the SNEP, the French certifier, and ranked number four on the 1993 year-end chart.
Track listings
* 'CD single'
# "Sensualit" 3:48
# "Femme au volant" 3:41
* '7" single'
# "Sensualit" 3:48
# "Femme au volant" 3:41
* 'Cassette'
# "Sensualit" 3:48
# "Femme au volant" 3:41
Charts and sales
Peak positions
Year-end charts
Certifications
Covers
In 2013, Axel Tony and Sheryfa Luna released the song as a duo accompanied by an official music video.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb_ru19stCE YouTube: Axel Tony, Sheryfa Luna - "Sensualit"]
References
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