''Bliss'' is the fourth studio album by French singer
Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa Chantal Paradis (; born 22 December 1972) is a French singer, model, and actress. Paradis became a child star at the age of 14 with the international success of her single "Joe le taxi" (1987). At age 18, she was awarded France's hig ...
, released on 21 October 2000 by
Barclay. It contains the single "Commando".
Background and release
The album proved to be one of her least successful efforts, with none of the singles reaching the 1 spot in France as anticipated. However, it is notable because American actor
Johnny Depp performed on some of the tracks. It also marks the recording debut of
Lily Rose Depp, Johnny and Vanessa's daughter, as she is featured on one track. Fans also note ''Bliss'' for its extensive artwork, all of which was hand-painted by Vanessa and Johnny, with use of watercolors.
Despite a weak chart run, ''Bliss'' spawned a few minor hit singles. The primary one was "Pourtant", which is often regarded as Paradis' most poetic work. Singles "Commando" and "Que fait la vie" were the other single releases from the album.
The album topped the French Albums Chart and spent 49 weeks on the chart.
Track listing
# "L'eau et le vin" (
Alain Bashung
Alain Bashung (, born Alain Claude Baschung; 1 December 1947 – 14 March 2009) was a French singer, songwriter and actor. Credited with reviving the French chanson in "a time of French musical turmoil", he is often regarded in his home country a ...
, Didier Golemanas, Richard Mortier) – 4:36
# "Commando" (Golemanas,
Franck Langolff) – 3:40
# "When I Say" (
Matthieu Chedid
Matthieu Chedid (born 21 December 1971), better known by his stage name -M-, is a French rock singer-songwriter and guitar player. Since 2018, he has been the most awarded artist at the Victoires de la Musique Awards with 13 awards, tied with A ...
, Paradis) – 3:57
# "Pourtant" (Chedid, Franck Monnet) – 3:36
# "Que fait la vie?" (Golemanas, Paradis) – 4:20
# "Les acrobates" (Monnet, Paradis) – 3:42
# "La La La Song" (
Gerry DeVeaux
Gerry DeVeaux is a Bahamian songwriter/producer and Creative Director. DeVeaux was a contributing editor for style magazine Tatler. He was style consultant for MTV Networks co-hosting shows like MTV Style and contributing to shows like ''Who Wor ...
, Paradis) – 4:26
# "L'air du temps" (Chedid, Paradis) – 4:19
# "St. Germain" (
Johnny Depp, Paradis) – 2:36
# "Dans mon café" (Golemanas, Langolff) – 4:30
# "Firmaman" (Paradis) – 4:41
# "La ballade de Lily Rose" (Paradis) – 2:33
# "Bliss" (Depp, Paradis) – 4:16
Personnel
*
Eric Bobo – percussion
*
Matthieu Chédid – guitar, Mini Moog, shaker
* Pierre-Alain Dahan – drums
* Jon "JD" Dickson – French horn
*
Mark Goldenberg
Mark Goldenberg (born April 10, 1952) is an American guitarist and songwriter, noted for his session work and composition of successful songs for Linda Ronstadt, the Pointer Sisters, and others.
Biography Early career
Raised in Chicago, Illin ...
– guitar
* Henry Hirsh – bass, Wurlitzer
* Rob Klonel – drums
* Nick Lane – trombone
* Norman Langolff – bass, Farfisa organ
* Vanessa Paradis – vocals
*
Craig Ross
Craig David Ross is an American guitarist best known for performing and recording with Lenny Kravitz.
Early life
Craig Ross was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He has two daughters named Mia and Devon with his first wife Anna. Si ...
– drums, guitar
*
Vincent Ségal
Vincent Ségal (born 1967 in Reims, France) is a French cellist and bassist.
He studied at the National Music Academy of Lyon and the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada. He is mainly known for the variety of his collaborations and unusual proje ...
– cello
*
Benmont Tench
Benjamin Montmorency "Benmont" Tench III (born September 7, 1953) is an American musician and singer, and a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Early years
Tench was born in Gainesville, Florida, the second child of Benjamin ...
– keyboards
*
Pete Thomas – drums, percussion
* Lee Thornburg – trumpet
*
Bruce Witkin
The English language name Bruce arrived in Scotland with the Normans, from the place name Brix, Manche in Normandy, France, meaning "the willowlands". Initially promulgated via the descendants of king Robert the Bruce (1274−1329), it has been ...
– bass, double bass, guitar
* David Woodford – saxophone
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2000 albums
Barclay (record label) albums
Vanessa Paradis albums