Ella, Elle L'A
France Gall
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C'est comme une gaité Comme un sourire Quelque chose dans la voix Qui parait nous dire "viens" Qui nous fait sentir étrangement bien C'est comme toute l'histoire Du peuple noir Qui se balance Entre l'amour et l'désespoir Quelque chose qui danse en toi Si tu l'as, tu l'as Ella, elle l'a Ce je-ne-sais-quoi Que d'autres n'ont pas Qui nous met dans un drôle d'état Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Cette drôle de voix Elle a, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Cette drôle de joie Ce don du ciel qui la rend belle Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Elle a, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Ella, elle l'a Elle a Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Elle a ce tout petit Supplément d'âme Cet indéfinissable charme Cette petite flamme Tape sur des tonneaux Sur des pianos Sur tout ce que dieu peut Te mettre entre les mains Montre ton rire ou ton chagrin Mais que tu n'aies rien Que tu sois roi Que tu cherches encore Les pouvoirs qui dorment en toi Tu vois ça ne s'achète pas Quand tu l'as, tu l'as Ella, elle l'a Ce je ne sais quoi Que d'autres n'ont pas Qui nous met dans un drôle d'état Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Elle a, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Ella, elle l'a Elle a Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ce je-ne-sais-quoi Que d'autres n'ont pas Qui nous met dans un drôle d'état Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Ce drôle de voix Cette drôle de joie Ce don du ciel qui la rend belle Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a Elle a, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou Ella, elle l'a Ella, elle l'a
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Written by: Michel Berger
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Ella, Elle l'A" is a Classic French pop song.
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Artist InformationThe song was performed by England-born French singer France Gall.
- Gall was a popular singer in France and internationally from the 1960s until her death in 2018.
- She was particularly known for her successful collaborations with songwriter Michel Berger.
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Tribute ContentThe song is a tribute to American jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald.
- The title "Ella, Elle l'A" translates in English to "Ella, She's Got It."
- France Gall admired Ella Fitzgerald and wanted to honor her through this song.
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Chart SuccessReleased in August 1987, it was a smash hit in France where it remained at the top of the charts for eight weeks.
- It also reached number one in Belgium and number two in Switzerland.
- Despite its success in French-speaking countries, it did not chart highly in the UK or US.
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Album Information"Ella, Elle l'A" is a single from France Gall's ninth studio album, "Babacar."
- The album, released in 1987, was a significant hit in Europe.
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Covers and RemakesThe song has been covered by many artists, including Dutch singer Laura Fygi and German singer Kate Hall.
- In 2008, a remix by French DJ Star Academy topped the charts in Belgium and France, introducing the song to a new generation.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Michel Berger, France Gall's husband and frequent collaborator.
- Berger was a notable figure in the French music industry, having written for artists like Dalida and Johnny Hallyday before his marriage to Gall.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ella, Elle l'A" features France Gall singing and dancing in a jazz club, surrounded by images of Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz musicians.
- It was a popular video in France and helped to boost the song's success.
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AwardsIn 1988, "Ella, Elle l'A" won the Victoire de la Musique award for Song of the Year in France.
- It remains one of France Gall's most popular and recognized songs.
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Cultural Impact"Ella, Elle l'A" contributed to the late-1980s trend of French pop music becoming more widely popular and accepted in mainland Europe.
- The song is considered a classic in French pop music today, and still played regularly on French radio.
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