Tom Pillibi
Jacqueline Boyer
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Tom Pillibi a deux châteaux Le premier en Écosse Tom Pillibi a deux châteaux L'autre au Montenégro Il a aussi deux grands vaisseaux Qui vont au bout du monde Chercher des ors et des coraux Et les plus beaux joyaux Il a d'la chance Tom Pillibi Et moi je pense Que je suis son amie Il est si riche Que je l'envie Il est si riche Sacré Tom Pillibi! Tom Pillibi a deux oiseaux Deux perroquets magiques Tom Pillibi a deux oiseaux L'un vert, l'autre indigo Le premier est son avocat Et l'autre le conseille Car le premier parle auvergnat Et le second chinois Il a d'la chance Tom Pillibi Et moi je pense Que je suis son amie Il est si sage Que je l'envie Il est si sage Sacré Tom Pillibi! Tom Pillibi a deux secrets Qu'il ne livre à personne Tom Pillibi a deux secrets Moi seule je les connais La fille du roi lui sourit Et l'attend dans sa chambre La fille du roi lui sourit Et la bergère aussi Il a d'la chance Tom Pillibi Et moi je pense Que je suis son amie Quelle bonne étoile Veille sur lui Quelle bonne étoile Sacré Tom Pillibi! Tom Pillibi n'a qu'un défaut Le mal n'est pas bien grave Tom Pillibi n'a qu'un défaut Le mal n'est pas bien gros Il est charmant, il a bon cœur Il est plein de vaillance Il est charmant, il a bon cœur Mais il est si menteur... Que rien n'existe De tout cela Mais je m'en fiche Quand je suis dans ses bras Car je suis reine De grand pays Où il m'entraîne... Sacré Tom Pillibi!
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Written by: PIERRE COUR, ANDRE CHARLES JEAN POPP
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
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12 facts about this song
Historic Achievement"Tom Pillibi" was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, representing France. This was France's second victory in the contest.
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Artist DetailsSung by Jacqueline Boyer, "Tom Pillibi" was her most well-known and successful song. Boyer is the daughter of French singers Lucienne Boyer and Jacques Pills.
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Record-BreakingWhen Jacqueline Boyer won the contest in 1960, she was just 18 years old making her one of the youngest winners in the history of the contest.
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Composition FactsThe song was composed by André Popp, with lyrics written by Pierre Cour. The duo also responsible for "Papa Loves Mambo."
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Lyrics Interpretation"Tom Pillibi" tells the story of a young woman's love for a fictional wealthy man from Ireland named Tom Pillibi. He is described as having many fabulous riches and treasures, but his greatest treasure is the love he holds for the song's protagonist.
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Literacy InfluenceThe song is often considered as a nursery rhyme because it tells a kind of sweet childish fairy tale.
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Language"Tom Pillibi" is performed in French. However, it has been covered by various artists in multiple languages including English, German and Dutch.
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PopularityIt was number one in the French singles sales chart from 12 March to 2 July 1960.
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Worldwide SuccessDespite being sung in French, "Tom Pillibi" was a commercial success internationally. In the United States, it was particularly popular in the Midwest.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists including Aneka, Marie Laforêt, Monique Leyrac and more recently Christine and the Queens, have covered "Tom Pillibi."
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LegacyMore than 50 years after it was first performed, the catchy refrain of "Tom Pillibi" is still remembered and sung by Eurovision fans around the world.
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Stage PerformanceJacqueline Boyer's performance of the song on the Eurovision stage was memorable for its simplicity and charm, a contrast to many of the more extravagant performances seen in recent years.
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