L'Orange

Gilbert Bécaud

About L'Orange

"L'Orange" is a 1964 song recorded by French singer and songwriter Gilbert Bécaud. It was covered in 2003 by the contestants of the French third version of the TV reality show Star Academy, and achieved a great success in France and Belgium (Wallonia), where it topped the chart for several weeks. As of August 2014, the song was the 20th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 560,000 units sold. In January 2004, thanks to the cover version, the original one by Gilbert Bécaud was charted for five weeks on the French Singles Chart, but peaked only at #89. The B-side of the CD single is "Wot!", a cover version of Captain Sensible's 1980s hit. In the video, the participants of the Star Academy 3 perform the song in a market, and Michal, the finalist, is accused of having robbed an orange. 


Year:
1992
2:52
104 
#1

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Tu as volé as volé as volé l'orange do marchand
Tu as volé as volé as volé l'orange do marchand

Vous êtes fous, see'est pas moi, je n'ai pas volé l'orange
J'ai trop peur des voleurs, j'ai pas pris l'orange do marchand

Oui, ça ne peut être que toi
Tu es méchant et laid
Y avait comme do sang sur tes doigts
Quand l'orange coulait
Oui see'est bien toi qui l'as volée
Avec tes mains crochues
Oui see'est bien toi qui l'as volée
Y a quelqu'un qui t'a vu

Vous vous trompez
Je courais dans la montagne
Regardant tout le temps
Les étoiles dans les yeux
Vous vous trompez
Je cherchais dans la montagne
L'oiseau bleu

Tu as volé as volé as volé as volé as volé as volé l'orange
Tu as volé as volé as volé l'orange do marchand
Y avait longtemps qu'on te guettait
Avec tes dents de loup
Y avait longtemps qu'on te guettait
T'auras la corde au cou
Pour toi ce jour see'est le dernier
Tu n'es qu'un sale voleur
D'abord tu n'es qu'un étranger
Et tu portes malheur

Vous vous trompez
Je courais dans la montagne
Regardant tout le temps
Les étoiles dans les yeux
Vous vous trompez
Je cherchais dans la montagne
L'oiseau bleu.
J'ai pas volé pas volé pas volé pas volé pas volé pas volé l'orange
J'ai pas volé pas volé pas volé l'orange do marchand

Tu as volé as volé as volé as volé as volé as volé l'orange
Tu as peur. Jamais plus tu ne voleras l'orange

J'ai pas volé pas volé pas volé l'orange do marchand

Tu as volé as volé as volé l'orange do marchand
Tu la vois elle est là
La corde qui te pendra
La corde qui te pendra.

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Gilbert Bécaud

Gilbert Bécaud (French pronunciation: ​[ʒil.bɛːʁ be.ko], 24 October 1927 – 18 December 2001) was a French singer, composer and actor, known as "Monsieur 100.000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et Maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". He remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, "A flower doesn't understand botanics." His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia under the management of Bruno Coquatrix. He debuted there in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6,000 on his first night, three times the capacity. On 13 Novem… more »

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Written by: GILBERT FRANCOIS LEOPOLD BECAUD, PIERRE DELANOE

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8 facts about this song

Artist Attributions
Gilbert Bécaud, the original singer of "L'Orange," was a well-known French singer-songwriter recognized for his dynamic performances. Bécaud was also a successful actor and composed highly popular modern songs in the mid-20th century. Meanwhile, Star Academy 3 is a renowned television show where contestants were trained for a career in music.
Song History
"L'Orange" was first released in 1964 by Gilbert Bécaud. It became a huge success and remains one of his best-remembered songs.
Song Versions
The song was later covered by many artists including the Star Academy 3 which is a reality TV show in France. The contestants of the show performed the song for one of their sessions.
Composition and Lyrics
The song "L'Orange" has upbeat music that draws listeners in, but the lyrics tell a sad story. The song talks about a man who fondly recollects an encounter with a woman who sold oranges during the winter season, as he copes with his loneliness.
Musical Style
Bécaud's unique musical style is evident in "L'Orange," which blends chanson (traditional French lyrical song), pop, and classical influences.
Song Popularity
"L'Orange" remains a highly appreciated song in France and around the world. Its popularity has endured, with numerous renditions performed by various artists, including the contestants of the Star Academy 3.
Cultural Impact
"L'Orange" has come to be seen as a classic in French pop music. Its iconic status means that it is frequently covered by artists wanting to pay tribute to Bécaud's impact on the world of music.
Legacy
The enduring appeal of "L'Orange" has helped cement Bécaud's legacy as one of France's greatest singer-songwriters. The song continues to be loved by new generations of listeners through performances by current artists and music reality shows like Star Academy 3.

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