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Ma bonne toile
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Wikipedia article
"'Ma bonne toile'" ("My Lucky Star") is a song by Joe Dassin from his 1969 album 'Joe Dassin (Les Champs-lyses)'.
The song was based on the song "'Non illuderti mai'", originally released by Orietta Berti. It was adapted into French by Pierre Delano and featured an orchestra conducted by Johnny Arthey.
Released as a single in 1968, in France it was number one on the singles sales chart for one week from November 30 to December 6, 1968. The B-side, "Un peu comme toi", is a French-language version of Johnny Nash's "Hold Me Tight".
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Orietta Berti original
The song "Non illuderti mai" ("Never Deceive Yourself") was released by Italian singer Orietta Berti as a single in April 1968 for the summer festival Un disco per l'estate. The song came in second place at the festival behind "Luglio" by Riccardo Del Turco. It has notably been covered in English as "My Little Lady" by the Tremeloes and in French as "Ma bonne toile" by Joe Dassin.
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'7"'# "Non illuderti mai" 2:27
# "Amore per la vita" 2:43
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The Tremeloes version
British band the Tremeloes released an English-language version of the song in September 1968, with lyrics by band members Alan Blakely and Len "Chip" Hawkes. It peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
Reception
Reviewing for 'Melody Maker', Chris Welch wrote "Trumpets are also the standout feature of this bright and inventive arrangement that has the Infectious qualities of some French pop records".Track listing
'7"'# "My Little Lady" 2:36
# "All the World to Me" 2:40
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Other versions
* In 1968, Anni-Frid Lyngstad released a Swedish-language version, titled "Mycket kr", as her fourth single.
* In 1968, Yugoslav band Sanjalice released a Croatian-language version, titled "Ta mala ledi", on their EP 'Marijana'.
* In 1968, Finnish singer Johnny Liebkind released a Finnish-language version, titled "Tytt niinkuin pit", as a single, which peaked at number 6 on the Finnish Singles Chart.
* In 1969, French orchestra leader Caravelli covered "Ma bonne toile" on his album 'Elose'.
* In 1969, Italian singer Gigliola Cinquetti covered the song on her album 'Il treno dell'amore'.
* In 1996, German band Die Flippers released a German-language version, titled "Mexican Lady", on their album 'Liebe ist...mein erster Gedanke'.
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Category:1968 songs
Category:1968 singles
Category:Joe Dassin songs
Category:French songs
Category:CBS Records singles
Category:Number-one singles in France
Category:Songs written by Pierre Delano
Category:Songs written by Daniele Pace
Category:Songs written by Mario Panzeri
Category:Song recordings produced by Jacques Plait
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