Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)

Celine Dion

About Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)

"Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)" (meaning "A Boy Unlike the Others (Ziggy)") is a French-language song written by Luc Plamondon and Michel Berger for the 1978 cyberpunk rock opera, Starmania. In 1991, it was covered by Canadian singer Celine Dion for her album, Dion chante Plamondon. The song was released as the second commercial single in France in July 1993 and became a hit, reaching number two. Later, it was also featured on Dion's greatest hits albums, The Collector's Series, Volume One (2000) and On ne change pas (2005).  


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Ziggy, il s'appelle Ziggy
Je suis folle de lui
C'est un garçon pas comme les autres
Mais moi je l'aime, c'est pas de ma faute
Même si je sais
Qu'il ne m'aimera jamais

Ziggy, il s'appelle Ziggy
Je suis folle de lui
La première fois que je l'ai vu
Je me suis jetée sur lui dans la rue
Je lui ai seulement dit
Que j'avais envie de lui

Il était quatre heures du matin
J'étais seule et j'avais besoin
De parler à quelqu'un
Il m'a dit, "Viens prendre un café"
Et on s'est raconté nos vies
On a ri, on a pleuré

Ziggy, il s'appelle Ziggy
C'est mon seul ami
Dans sa tête y'a que de la musique
Il vend des disques dans une boutique
On dirait qu'il vit
Dans une autre galaxie

Tous les soirs, il m'emmène danser
Dans des endroits très, très gais
Où il a des tas d'amis
Oui, je sais, il aime les garçons
Je devrais me faire une raison
Essayer de l'oublier, mais

Ziggy, il s'appelle Ziggy
Je suis folle de lui
C'est un garçon pas comme les autres
Et moi je l'aime, c'est pas de ma faute
Même si je sais
Qu'il ne m'aimera jamais

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Celine Dion

Céline Marie Claudette Dion, CC OQ, (French pronunciation: [selin djɔ̃] ( listen); born March 30, 1968), is a popular Canadian singer. Born into a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the English-language album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world. more »

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Written by: Luc Plamondon, Michel Berger, Tim Rice

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24 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" was written by Luc Plamondon, a noteworthy francophone lyricist from Quebec, and Michel Berger, a famous French singer and songwriter. It was initially a part of the rock opera "Starmania."
First Interpretation
The song became popular following the 1978 rock opera Starmania. It is the narrative of a troubled and confused young man named Ziggy.
Celine Dion's Adoption
Celine Dion, a global superstar and one of the most successful musicians of all time, adopted the song to her repertoire. It was a part of her 1991 album, "Dion Chante Plamondon."
Album Success
“Dion Chante Plamondon” was largely a success in Quebec and France, and it was certified Gold just two weeks after its release. It eventually sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Song's Popularity
"Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" – while it was not released as a single – gained particular popularity in Quebec and remained one of Dion's most beloved francophone songs.
Reinterpretation
Dion reinterpreted the song as a tragic love story in her interpretation, giving a new level of poignancy to the original lyrics and turning it into a timeless hit.
Live Performances
Dion has performed "Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" at numerous significant events throughout her career, including the ADISQ Awards in 1991, and it continues to be a crowd favorite.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, showcasing Dion in an emotional performance that underlines the sentimentality and message of the song.
Legacy
Ziggy has helped cement the legacy of Luc Plamondon as one of Quebec's and France's most notable lyricists, while further establishing Celine Dion's versatility and emotional depth as a performer.
Artist Origin
Celine Dion is a Canadian singer widely known for her powerful vocals. Luc Plamondon is a French-Canadian lyricist and music executive recognized for his repertoire of pop and rock songs.
Release Information
"Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" is a French song written by Luc Plamondon and Michel Berger for the rock opera "Starmania."
Album Release
This song was featured on Celine Dion’s 1991 French-language studio album, "Dion Chante Plamondon."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" reached #2 on the Quebec Airplay Chart.
Live Performance
Celine Dion performed this song during her French concerts in 1994, and the performance was included in her live album "À l'Olympia."
Lyrics Interpretation
The song tells the story of a character named Ziggy who is different from the other boys. He is sensitive and more interested in art than sports, leading to his alienation in society.
Television Performance
Dion gave an emotional performance of "Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" on the French television program "Sucrée Salée" in 2005.
Complementary Song
The song has been described as a companion piece to another song from the rock opera "Starmania," "Le Monde est Stone," which Dion also recorded for "Dion Chante Plamondon."
Song Cover
"Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" has been covered by various artists including French pop singer Patrick Fiori.
Album Success
The album, "Dion Chante Plamondon," from which the song originates, became a success in Quebec, France, and Belgium, and eventually achieved Triple Platinum status in Canada.
Critical Reception
"Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" is considered one of Dion's most memorable French-language performances, and it is praised for its emotional depth and Dion's vocal prowess.
Live Recording
Celine Dion's live performance of the song at the Paris Olympia in 1994, which was included in the album "A l'Olympia," received wide acclaim and showcased the song's universal appeal.
Pop Culture Reference
The song was featured in a 2008 episode of the Canadian television series "La Vie, La Vie."
Distinct Style
The song stands out for its blend of pop, rock and theatre influences, a unique music methodology often found in Plamondon's works.
Certified Gold
"Dion Chante Plamondon," the album in which "Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)" is included, was certified Gold just one day after its release.

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