Étienne (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Étienne

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Artist = Guesch Patti
from Album = Labyrinthe
Released = 1987
Format = 7" single
12" maxi
Recorded = France
Genre = Pop, Rock
Length = 4:07
Label = EMI
Producer = Jean M'Ba
R. Walter
Writer = Guesch Patti
Vincent Bruley
Certification = Gold SNEP, 1988
Last single =
This single = "Étienne"
(1987)
Next single = "Let Me Must the Queen"
(1988)

"Étienne" is a 1987 song recorded by the French artist Guesch Patti, from her album, "Labyrinthe". It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several European countries. Particularly famous for its suggestive music video which was censored on certain TV channels, the song was a great success in France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany where it was a top ten hit.

Lyrics, music and video

The song was written by Guesch Patti and Vincent Bruley.

According to the French Charts expert Elia Habib, the success of this song results from an alchemy between several of its components : "the voice of Guesch Patti in first, which makes a success of an interpretation very provocative of the song, alternating sensual moanings and passionate shouts ; the text of course, is full of suggestive sonorities ; the music, which play a large part in the success of the song in the production of the text, since the feline rhythmic of the intro until the nervous chord of the electrical guitar, and the videoclip, which is of an erotic esthetism carried by an arousing choreography" [Elia Habib, "Muz hit. tubes", p. 120 (ISBN 2-9518832-0-X)] .

The video clip, in which Patti carries out a striptease in front of some men, was censored on several French TV channels (but not on Canal +) and on MTV Europe ["La Discothèque du 20è siècle", 1988, Polygram Dierct, p. 14] , and only broadcast on evening.

Chart performances and awards

"Étienne" gained the price called Vincent Scotto in 1987 and was certified Gold Disc in 1988 by the French certificator SNEP for a minimum of 500,000 sold copiesGuesch Patti's certifications [http://www.chartsinfrance.net/certifications/artiste-836.html Chartsinfrance.net] (Retrieved December 11, 2007)] . Infodisc Website estimates it is the 385th best-selling single of all time in France [Best selling single of all time in France [http://www.infodisc.fr/S_ToutTemps.php?debut=350 Infodisc.fr] (Retrieved December 11, 2007)] .

The single remained on French Top 50 Singles Chart for 23 weeks from November 14, 1987 to April 16, 1988, and peaked at #1 from January 2 to January 30, 1988"Étienne", French Singles Chart [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Guesch+Patti&titel=Etienne&cat=s Lescharts.com] (Retrieved December 11, 2007)] .

It also was #3 in Switzerland and #6 in Austria.

Cover versions

The song was performed by Brigitte Fortin, Laurent's mother, in the French TV reality show "Mon Incroyable Fiancé".

It was covered by Quentin Mosimann, winner of Star Academy 7, in a swing version, on his debut album "Duel". ["Duel", Quentin Mosimann, track listing and charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=93442&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved September 6, 2008)]

Formats and track listings

; 7" singleA-side :
# "Étienne" — 4:09B-side :
# "Un Espoir" — 4:00

; 12" maxiA-side :
# "Étienne" (remix club) — 5:39B-side :
# "Étienne" (original version) — 4:09
# "Étienne" (English version) — 4:09; 12" maxi - U.S.A-side :
# "Étienne" (12" vocal) — 6:55
# "Étienne" (acapella) — 4:12B-side :
# "Étienne" (album cut) — 4:14
# "Étienne" (instrumental) — 4:26

Certifications and sales

References