Voyage, Voyage

Desireless

About Voyage, Voyage

"Voyage, voyage" (French pronunciation: ​[vwa.jaʒ vwa.jaʒ]) is a song by French singer Desireless, released as the first single from her debut studio album, François (1989). It was written by Jean-Michel Rivat and Dominique Dubois, and produced by the former. Despite being sung entirely in French, the song circumvented the language barrier on the music charts and became a huge international success between 1986 and 1988, reaching the top position in more than 10 countries across Europe.  


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2003
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Desireless

Desireless (French pronunciation: ​[deziʁˈlɛs] (born Claudie Fritsch-Mentrop, 25 December 1952, Paris, France) is a French singer. Between 1986 and 1988, her hit single "Voyage Voyage" made it to number one in many European and Asian single charts and sold over five million copies. more »

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Genre
The song "Voyage, Voyage" by Desireless is classified under the dance-pop/synth-pop genre.
Release Year
"Voyage, Voyage" was released in 1986 as part of Desireless's first album "François."
Chart Performance
The song topped the charts in many countries, peaking at number one in Norway, Germany, and Greece, and reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Languages
"Voyage, Voyage" was written and originally performed in French, but it's also been covered in several other languages, including English, Russian, and German.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song, with notable versions by Kate Ryan in 2001 and by Emma Shapplin in 2012.
Popular Culture
The song has been used in several TV shows and movies, most prominently in the soundtrack of Lucia Puenzo's "The Fish Child."
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about constant travel and the idea of being a global citizen, with the refrain repeating the phrase "voyage, voyage" (travel, travel).
Music Video
The music video for the song features Desireless singing while superimposed over various global landmarks, a visual nod to the song's worldwide theme.
Songwriter
The song was written by Jean-Michel Rivat, a prolific French songwriter who's also composed hits for other top French artists.
Band's Popularity
Despite her band's relative obscurity, "Voyage, Voyage" propelled Desireless to international fame, becoming the band's most known and successful single.
Duration
"Voyage, Voyage" has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 20 seconds in its album version.
Song's Influence
The song's recurring themes of travel have made it a favorite in travel-related media, with numerous travel agencies and airlines using it in promotional material.
Remixes
There have also been several club remixes of the song, including versions by Britta Phillips and by the DJ team behind the Eurodance act La Bouche.

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