Il venait d'avoir 18 ans
Dalida
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Il venait d'avoir dix-huit ans Il était beau comme un enfant Fort comme un homme C'était l'été, évidemment Et j'ai compté en le voyant Mes nuits d'automne J'ai mis de l'ordre à mes cheveux Un peu plus de noir sur mes yeux Ça l'a fait rire Quand il s'est approché de moi J'aurais donné n'importe quoi Pour le séduire Il venait d'avoir dix-huit ans C'était le plus bel argument De sa victoire Il ne m'a pas parlé d'amour Il pensait que les mots d'amour Sont dérisoires Il m'a dit "j'ai envie de toi" Il avait vu au cinéma Le Blé en Herbe Au creux d'un lit improvisé J'ai découvert, émerveillée Un ciel superbe Il venait d'avoir dix-huit ans Ça le rendait presque insolent De certitude Et pendant qu'il se rhabillait Déjà vaincue, je retrouvais Ma solitude J'aurais voulu le retenir Pourtant, je l'ai laissé partir Sans faire un geste Il m'a dit "c'était pas si mal" Avec la candeur infernale De sa jeunesse J'ai mis de l'ordre à mes cheveux Un peu plus de noir sur mes yeux Par habitude J'avais oublié simplement Que j'avais deux fois Dix-huit ans
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Written by: Jean Bouchety, Pascal Auriat, Pascal Sevran, Simone Gaffie
Lyrics © EMI SONGS FRANCE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release" Fact"Il Venait d'Avoir 18 Ans" is a song by Egyptian-Italian singer Dalida, which was released in 1973.
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Chart Position" FactUpon its release, the song quickly gained popularity, reaching high chart positions in various countries. It was at the top in France and Belgium for several weeks, and it also charted significantly well in Turkey, Japan, Canada, South Korea, and Lebanon.
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Influence" FactThe title translates as "He Just Turned 18." The song tells a story of a love affair between an older woman and a young man who just turned 18, giving its unique appeal.
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Accolades" FactThe song earned Dalida a gold disc awarded by the French Association of Record Producers for sales exceeding one million copies.
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Cover Versions" FactThe tune became so popular that various artists around the world had covered it. There are versions in German ("Er War Gerade 18 Jahr"), Dutch ("Hij Was Pas 18"), English ("He Must Have Been Eighteen"), Japanese, Spanish, and even Arabic.
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Musical Style" FactIt is known for its melodic melody and heart-wrenching lyrics delivered intensely by Dalida, representing a bold step in mixing traditional pop with new musical trends of the early 70s.
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Song Legacy" FactDespite its age, the song continues to be popular and is often played on radio stations. It's frequently used in compilation albums of Dalida's greatest hits.
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Historical Relevance" Fact"Il Venait d'Avoir 18 Ans" marked a new phase in Dalida's career where she began tackling more mature and serious themes, which resonated deeply with her audience and led to an evolution in her image as an artist.
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Cultural Impact" FactThis song has become an emblem of Dalida's expressive music that regularly highlighted societal taboos. By singing about an older woman's love affair with a much younger man, she opened up conversations around age in relationships during a time when it was considered a taboo subject.
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Live Performances" Fact"Il Venait d'Avoir 18 Ans" was regularly performed by Dalida at her concerts, and it is known for its dramatic delivery, which often left the audiences moved.
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