Joe le Taxi
Vanessa Paradis
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Joe le taxi Y va pas partout Y marche pas au soda Son saxo jaune Connaît toutes les rues par cœur Tous les petits bars Tous les coins noirs Et la Seine Et ses ponts qui brillent Dans sa caisse La musique a Joe C'est la rumba Le vieux rock au mambo Joe le taxi C'est sa vie Le rhum au mambo Embouteillage Il est comme ça Rhum et mambo Joe, Joe, Joe Dans sa caisse La musique a Joe résonne C'est la rumba Le vieux rock au mambo bidon Vas-y Joe Vas-y Joe Vas-y fonce Dans la nuit vers l'amazone Joe le taxi Et Xavier Cugat Joe le taxi Et Yma Sumac Joe, Joe, Joe Joe le taxi C'est sa vie Le rhum au mambo Embouteillage Joe le taxi Et les Mariachis Joe le taxi Et le cha-cha-chi Joe le taxi Et le cha-cha-chi Vas-y Joe Vas-y fonce Dans la nuit vers l'amazone
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Written by: Etienne Roda-Gil, Franck Langolff
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
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10 facts about this song
Artist's Background"Joe le Taxi" is sung by the French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis.
- Paradis was only 14 years old when she recorded the song.
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Chart SuccessThe song marked Vanessa's breakthrough success, it topped the French Singles Chart for 11 weeks in 1987.
- "Joe le Taxi" also achieved international success, reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song PropertiesThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 54 seconds long.
- It was originally recorded in French, but Paradis recorded an English version, "Joe the Taxi", for her international fan base.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Franck Langolff and written by Étienne Roda-Gil.
- Its music is a mix of pop and samba influences, characterized by its repeating samba beat and Paradis' sensual vocals.
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Influence and Impact"Joe le Taxi" was Paradis' first major hit, and it launched her music career both in France and internationally.
- The song was re-released in 2009, more than 20 years after its initial release, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Joe le Taxi" features Paradis in various cut scenes sitting, dancing, and walking around. It also shows Paradis in a taxi wandering through Paris.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Joe le Taxi", including Stereo Total in 1999, and Lio in 2009. It has also been remixed by various DJs.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has also inspired a French film titled "Joe le Taxi," reflecting its cultural impact.
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Later PerformancesVanessa Paradis has performed "Joe le Taxi" many times since the song's initial release, including in her live performances and tours.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Joe le Taxi" tell the story of a taxi driver named Joe who travels around Paris. His passengers include women, tourists, and a variety of people who love his stories about the city.
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