"Zora sourit" (meaning "Zora Smiles") is the first single from

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's album, '' S'il suffisait d'aimer'' (1998). It was released on 14 September 1998 in Francophone countries. The song written by

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and his brother J. Kapler.

Background and release

"Zora sourit" music video was directed by Yannick Saillet in

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and

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near

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and released in September 1998. It was included later on Dion's ''

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'' DVD. In Quebec, "Zora sourit" entered the chart on 15 August 1998, topped it for five weeks and spent thirty-three weeks there in total. The single was released commercially in selected European countries, reaching number 12 in Belgium Wallonia, number 20 in France and number 25 in Switzerland. It was certified gold in Belgium (25,000) and gold in France (250,000 copies sold). Dion performed "Zora sourit" live during early dates of her

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and her French concerts in 2017. The recording of "Zora sourit" was included as a bonus on the '' Au cœur du stade'' DVD. The song became later a part of the ''

'' greatest hits compilation (2005).

Formats and track listings

*European CD single #"Zora sourit" – 3:52 #"Sur le même bateau" – 4:25 *European CD Maxi and 12-inch maxi singleZora sourit
/ref> #"Zora sourit" – 3:52 #"Sur le même bateau" – 4:25 #" Pour que tu m'aimes encore" – 4:14

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

Release history

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1998 singles 1998 songs 1990s ballads Celine Dion songs French-language songs Pop ballads Songs written by Jean-Jacques Goldman Songs written by Robert Goldman (songwriter)