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All Over the World (Franoise Hardy song)

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'"All Over the World"' is a 1965 song by the French singer Franoise Hardy.

History



The song was first recorded (lyrics and music) in French by Franoise Hardy in 1964 under the title "Dans le monde entier", featured on the album 'Mon amie la rose' (catalogue number CLD 699.30). It was released in France in October 1964. Translated into English by Julian More under the title "All Over the World", it was released in the United Kingdom on Single on 12 March 1965 by Pye Records.

*Extended play (EP), in March 1966 by Disques Vogue-Vogue international industries.

*Long Play (LP), 'Franoise Hardy Sings in English' in May 1966 by Disques Vogue-Vogue international industries.Catalogue number: CLD 699.30.

On March 25, 1965, the song reached the top 50 in the United Kingdom and remained there for 15 weeks (until 8 July and in the top 20 from April 29 to June 3).

"All Over the World" became one of Hardy's most popular songs and is her best known song in the Anglophone world.[ All Over the World], review, Allmusic. Accessed on line May 7, 2009.

and lyrics of "All Over the World".

Single track listing



Accompaniment directed by Charles Blackwell orchestra.

UK chart performance



*Entry Date: 25 March 1965 (41st)

*Highest Position: 16th (3 June: 1965)

*Weeks in Chart: 15 Weeks (25 March - 8 July 1965)

EP track listing



Accompaniment directed by Charles Blackwell orchestra.

Cover version



*1965: Zsuzsa Koncz, EP Qualiton, EP 7346

*1966: The Seekers, Album, 'Come the Day', LP EMI, SCX 6093

*1967: Noeleen Batley, EP Festival Records, FK 1641

*1989: Neoton Familia, Album, 'Intim Percek', Profil SLPM 37259

*5 March 2012: Katie Melua, CD, 'Secret Symphony', Dramatico.Catalogue number: DRAMCO 0078.

Film score



* April 2009: 'The Boat That Rocked', written and directed by Richard Curtis

See also



*Mon amie la rose

*Franoise Hardy Sings in English

References



Category:Franoise Hardy songs

Category:1965 songs

Category:1965 singles

Category:Songs written by Franoise Hardy

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