J'ai besoin d'amour

Infobox Single
Name = J'ai besoin d'amour


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Artist = Lorie
Album = Tendrement
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B-side = Remix
Released = October 1, 2002
Format = CD single
Digital download (since 2005)
Recorded = France
Genre = Pop
Length = 3:40
Label = Sony
Writer = Johnny Williams
Pierre Billon
Producer = Johnny Williams
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Certification = Gold France, 2003
Last single = "Toute seule" (2002)
This single = "J'ai besoin d'amour" (2003)
Next single = "À 20 ans" (2003)
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"J'ai besoin d'amour" ("I need love") is the name of a 2002 song recorded by the French singer Lorie. It was released on October 1, 2002 as the first single from her second album "Tendrement", on which it features as second and 13th tracks (in the original and acoustic versions). The song achieved success in France, where it was a top ten hit.

ong information

Written by Johnny Williams and Pierre Billon, the song refers to the need for affection of the singer. In the music video, Lorie sings "J'ai besoin d'amour" near a pool in which a dolphin is performing acrobatics. It was shot at the Parc Astérix in Plailly, by Vincent Egret, and was directed by Plein Sud Films. [Lorie's music videos [http://www.just-lorie.net/home.php?page=clipographie Just-lorie.net] (Retrieved May 17, 2008)] A second CD single was released on November 11, 2002.

The song was also performed during Lorie's first and second tours and was thus included on the live albums "Live Tour" ["Live Tour", track listing and charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=4613&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] and "Week End Tour", ["Ween End Tour", track listing and charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=5183&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] respectively as 18th and 5th tracks. It was included in a medley on the "Live Tour 2006" It is also available on Lorie's first compilation "Best of" as third track. ["Best of", track listing and charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Lorie&titel=Best+Of&cat=a Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] The song appears on many French compilations, such as "Hits 2002", "Un maxx' de tubes vol. 2" and "Stars France 2003".

An English version of the song, re-entitled "When I Think About You" was also recorded. It was available digitally and on the promotional maxi CD of "J'ai besoin d'amour".

Chart performances

In France, the single entered the chart at #91, on September 28, 2002, although it was officially released three days later. It then jumped to #7, its peak position, and managed to remain for 14 weeks in the top 20. It then dropped quite quickly on the chart and totaled 18 weeks in the top 50 and 23 weeks in the top 100."J'ai besoin d'amour", in French Singles Chart [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?key=5380&cat=s Lescharts.com] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] It was certified Gold disc in 2003 by the SNEPFrench certifications [http://www.disqueenfrance.com/certifications/single.asp?suite=2&forme_certif=7&annee=20 Disqueenfrance.com] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] and was ranked #40 on the End of the Year Chart.2002 French Singles Chart [http://www.ifop.com/europe/sondages/DISCANNU/single02.STM Ifop.com] (Retrieved April 20, 2008)]

In Belgium (Wallonia), the single appeared for 16 weeks on the Ultratop 40, peaking at #15 in its second week, on October 19."J'ai besoin d'amour", in Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart [http://www.ultratop.be/fr/showitem.asp?key=5380&cat=s Ultratop.be] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)] In Switzerland, the sing had a moderate success : charted for 15 weeks, it reached only #24 on December 8, then almost kept on dropping on the chart."J'ai besoin d'amour", in Singles Chart [http://hitparade.ch/showitem.asp?key=5380&cat=s Hitparade.ch] (Retrieved May 18, 2008)]

Track listings

; CD single 1
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (radio edit) — 3:40
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (celtic mix) — 4:11
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (fortress mix) — 4:10 ; CD single 2
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (radio edit) — 3:40
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (instrumental version) — 3:40
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (acoustic version) — 3:08

; Digital download
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (album version) — 3:33
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (acoustic version) — 3:08
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (2003 live) — 4:28
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (2004 live) — 5:28

; CD single - Promo
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (radio edit) — 3:40

; CD maxi - Promo
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (radio edit) — 3:40
# "When I Think About You" — 3:48
# "J'ai besoin d'amour" (instrumental version) — 3:40

; CD single - Promo - UK
# "When I Think About You" — 3:48

Certifications and sales

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