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Wikipedia article




"'Foule sentimentale'" is a 1993 popular song written, composed and performed by the French artist Alain Souchon. The song was released as a single in October 1993 and was the first one from his 1993 album 'C'est dj a'. It achieved success in France.

Lyrics and music



In this song, Alain Souchon criticizes "the superfluity of the materialistic society". In the lyrics, he also cites Paul-Loup Sulitzer and Claudia Schiffer as examples of people highlighted in the media for their success in their respective fields, saying thus all that causes great harm to the TV viewers.Elia Habib, 'Muz hit. tubes', p. 285

Critical reception



According to the magazine 'Platine', this song was "clean and efficient".'Platine', December 1993 - January 1994

The song won the award of the song of the year at the 1994 Victoires de la Musique and the Victory of Victories of the original song of the last twenty years in 2005.

Chart performances



The song appeared on the French SNEP Singles Chart from 30 October 1993 to 9 April, then from 23 to 30 April 1994. Thus it stayed for 26 weeks on the chart and jumped from #14 to #1 on 12 February 1994. The song has become one of the most emblematic songs of the singer."Foule sentimentale", French Singles Chart [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=206133&cat=s Lescharts.com] (Retrieved February 18, 2008)

Covers and tributes



In 1997, the song was covered by Les Enfoirs and features on their album 'Sol en Si' (track 15, 5:09), released on 6 October. It was performed by Francis Cabrel, Michel Jonasz, Catherine Lara, Maxime Le Forestier, Maurane, Zazie and Alain Souchon himself.Various artists, 'Sol en Si' [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=37351&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved February 18, 2008)

In 2006, the song was also covered in Portuguese-language by the female singer Bia under the name "To Sentimental" (3:14), that features on her album 'Coeur Vagabond'.

The song also exists in the Russian-language by DJ Smash under the name " " (4:17). Rose and Renan Luce covered it live in the French television show 'Pour Hati', broadcast on 24 January 2010 on France 2.

In The Netherlands, Herman Van Veen used the music of the song in one of his children theatre shows about Alfred J. Kwak. The song is called 'Andere Namen'.

As tribute to this song, French singer-songwriter Renaud wrote the song "Sentimentale mon cul" in 2006 on his album 'Rouge Sang'.

Charts



Certifications and sales



References



Category:1993 singles

Category:Alain Souchon songs

Category:SNEP Top Singles number-one singles

Category:Songs written by Alain Souchon

Category:1993 songs

Category:Virgin Records singles

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