Reality
Vladimir Cosma
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15 facts about this song
Background Info"Reality" is a song composed by Vladimir Cosma for the 1980 film "La Boum."
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Genre ClassificationCosma is known for his work in film music, with "Reality" being classified mainly as a soundtrack and pop song.
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AwardsThe song won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film in 1981.
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SingerThe English version of the song was sung by Richard Sanderson.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it is a French song, "Reality" topped charts across Europe, including in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.
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PopularitySurprisingly, it held the number one position in the charts for 12 weeks in France.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its age, the song remains popular today, often being played to represent a "flashback" or reminiscent scene in films or TV series.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been performed by many other artists in different languages, indicating its universal appeal.
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Composer's BackgroundVladimir Cosma, the composer of "Reality," is a Romania-born French composer, conductor, and violinist. He has composed the scores for many celebrated French films.
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ProfitCosma made a significant profit from the song, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Reality" were written by Jeff Jordan. They depict a romantic love fantasy that corresponds well with the scene in the movie "La Boum" in which the song was featured.
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Notable PerformanceIn 2010, Richard Sanderson performed "Reality" in a special duet with Korean singer Lena Park.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in a remixed club version in 2004.
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AlbumBesides being a movie soundtrack, "Reality" is also included in Richard Sanderson's album titled "Reality."
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Success"Reality" is one of the most successful hits to emerge from French cinema.
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