"Envole-moi" () is a song in
French, composed and recorded by
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman (; born 11 October 1951) is a retired French singer-songwriter and record producer whose work remains hugely popular in the French-speaking world. Since the death of Johnny Hallyday in 2017, he has been the highest-grossing ...
. The song is taken from Goldman's 1984 album ''
Positif''. The single sold for over half a million copies and was certified gold.
[ Goldman explained that the song is a "cry for help" by a young man.
]
Track list
1984
*Side A: "Envole-moi" (3:40)
*Side B: "Dors bébé, dors" (3:26)
Interpretations
"Envole-moi" became the main song in the Jean-Jacques Goldman's repertoire during his 1986 tour. The live performance version of this song appeared in the album entitled, ''En public,'' released later in 1986 but with part of the original lyrics omitted.
In yet another live album released in 1989 entitled '' Traces'', part of the song was interpreted by Goldman as part of a medley and introduced it after a "guitar duel" between Goldman, Michael Jones, and one of his partners in the musical collaboration Fredericks Goldman Jones.
In 1994, he came back to the song in the Fredericks Goldman Jones' album, '' Du New Morning au Zénith''. This interpretation was a duo with Carole Fredericks
Carole Denise Fredericks (June 5, 1952 – June 7, 2001) was an American singer best known for her work in French music. She was the younger sister of Taj Mahal.
Between 1990 and 1996 she was in the trio Fredericks Goldman Jones alongside ...
. Other notable changes included addition of a guitar solo. The song starts with the ominous coming of a storm.
In 2003, Jean-Jacques Goldman recorded yet another version with Michael Jones on the Fredericks Goldman Jones live album of a concert at Zénith de Lille
The Zénith de Lille (originally Zénith Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Lille, France. Its ability to seat up to 7,000 people makes it one of the largest venues in Lille. The closest métro station is ''Lille Grand Palais''.
Designe ...
, entitled '' Un tour ensemble''.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Covers
The song has been subject to many covers.
Grégory Lemarchal version
A 2007 cover was done by Grégory Lemarchal
Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal (13 May 1983 – 30 April 2007), known professionally as Grégory Lemarchal, was a French singer who rose to fame by winning the fourth series of the reality television show ''Star Academy (French TV series), Star Aca ...
and produced by Rémi Lacroix. It is found in his album '' La voix d'un ange''. The album reached #1 on SNEP, French Albums Chart.
Almazian Symphony version
In 2012, the Almazian Symphony made an symphonic orchestra arrangement cover of "Envole-moi" with backing vocals choir, but without the main lyrics.Music video for Almazian Symphony in "Envole-moi"
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Génération Goldman (M. Pokora and Tal) version
In 2012, "Envole-moi" became the main release from the ''Génération Goldman
''Génération Goldman'' is a compilation/tribute album series containing interpretations of the songs of popular French singer and songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. It is released on My Major Company (France) noting that Michael Goldman, son of the ...
'' project in which well-known French artists interpreted Jean-Jacques Goldman songs. It was pre-released by the project in October 2012 in preparation of a major launch of the compilation album on 19 November 2012. The album will include interpretations, amongst others, Pokora, Tal, ZAZ, Shym, Irma, Corneille, Amel Bent, Christophe Willem and others.
M. Pokora and Tal performed it live as a guest appearance in ''Danse avec les stars
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'' French series in season 3
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.
Charts
References
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Songs in French
1984 singles
2012 singles
Jean-Jacques Goldman songs
M. Pokora songs
Tal (singer) songs
Songs written by Jean-Jacques Goldman
1984 songs
Epic Records singles
Warner Music Group singles