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"Rockollection"
Song by Laurent Voulzy
Released1977
Recordedover the course of six weeks
Genre Pop music
Length11:40 (first version)
Label RCA
Composer(s) Laurent Voulzy
Lyricist(s) Alain Souchon

"Rockollection" is a 1977 French pop song composed and performed by Laurent Voulzy. Alain Souchon contributed the lyrics.

Background

"Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection" ( portmanteau of rock and recollection).[ citation needed]

The song is a nostalgic first-person recollection of what is presented as a typical 1960s French adolescence. While the story is sung in French, several English-language hits of the 1960s are used to illustrate the memories. An English [1] and Spanish [2] version were made by Voulzy, adapting the lyrics. Since its original release date, he has re-released the song several times in different renditions.

The single was an international success, reaching the Top 10 in several countries in 1977/1978. [3]

Original version (1977)

Total time 11:40

A shorter 45 RPM single version of the song was also released, stopping after the fifth song.

Voulzy Tour live version (1994)

Total time 18:20

Le Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour live version (2004)

Total time 21:30

Studio version (2008)

For the album Recollection (2008), Laurent Voulzy recorded a new version he titled Rockollection 008 that has a duration of 15:43. The songs used are:

In the same album Rockollection Scène 10, consists of a new song of "Rockollection", followed by an excerpt of " Video Killed the Radio Star" of The Buggles.

With "L'Amour avec toi" from Michel Polnareff, it is the first time that Voulzy included a song in French in his "Rockollection".

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina 200,000 [5]
Belgium 150,000 [6]
Brazil 100,000 [6]
Canada ( Music Canada) [7] Gold 150,000 [6]
France ( SNEP) [8] Platinum 1,800,000 [6]
Germany 200,000 [6]
Italy 250,000 [6]
Spain 250,000 [6]
Summaries
Europe 4,000,000 [9]

References

  1. ^ Video on YouTube
  2. ^ Video on YouTube
  3. ^ Steffen Hung. "Laurent Voulzy - Rockollection Part I". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  4. ^ "Eleanor Rigby" is not repeated in the same manner as the other songs mentioned, but two verses are sung by the chorus during the 8th verse in French.
  5. ^ Smirnoff, Miguel (14 October 1978). "Argentinian News" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 39. Retrieved 29 November 2023 – via World radio History.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Parlez-Vous Smash" (PDF). Billboard. 26 August 1978. p. 101 (157). ISSN  0006-2510. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Laurent Voulzy – Rockcollection". Music Canada.
  8. ^ "French single certifications – Laurent Voulzy – Rockcollection" (in French). InfoDisc. Select LAURENT VOULZY and click OK. 
  9. ^ "Le saviez-vous ? La chanson "Rockollection" recèle de nombreuses anecdotes". Nostalgie.fr. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Rockollection"
Song by Laurent Voulzy
Released1977
Recordedover the course of six weeks
Genre Pop music
Length11:40 (first version)
Label RCA
Composer(s) Laurent Voulzy
Lyricist(s) Alain Souchon

"Rockollection" is a 1977 French pop song composed and performed by Laurent Voulzy. Alain Souchon contributed the lyrics.

Background

"Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection" ( portmanteau of rock and recollection).[ citation needed]

The song is a nostalgic first-person recollection of what is presented as a typical 1960s French adolescence. While the story is sung in French, several English-language hits of the 1960s are used to illustrate the memories. An English [1] and Spanish [2] version were made by Voulzy, adapting the lyrics. Since its original release date, he has re-released the song several times in different renditions.

The single was an international success, reaching the Top 10 in several countries in 1977/1978. [3]

Original version (1977)

Total time 11:40

A shorter 45 RPM single version of the song was also released, stopping after the fifth song.

Voulzy Tour live version (1994)

Total time 18:20

Le Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour live version (2004)

Total time 21:30

Studio version (2008)

For the album Recollection (2008), Laurent Voulzy recorded a new version he titled Rockollection 008 that has a duration of 15:43. The songs used are:

In the same album Rockollection Scène 10, consists of a new song of "Rockollection", followed by an excerpt of " Video Killed the Radio Star" of The Buggles.

With "L'Amour avec toi" from Michel Polnareff, it is the first time that Voulzy included a song in French in his "Rockollection".

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina 200,000 [5]
Belgium 150,000 [6]
Brazil 100,000 [6]
Canada ( Music Canada) [7] Gold 150,000 [6]
France ( SNEP) [8] Platinum 1,800,000 [6]
Germany 200,000 [6]
Italy 250,000 [6]
Spain 250,000 [6]
Summaries
Europe 4,000,000 [9]

References

  1. ^ Video on YouTube
  2. ^ Video on YouTube
  3. ^ Steffen Hung. "Laurent Voulzy - Rockollection Part I". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  4. ^ "Eleanor Rigby" is not repeated in the same manner as the other songs mentioned, but two verses are sung by the chorus during the 8th verse in French.
  5. ^ Smirnoff, Miguel (14 October 1978). "Argentinian News" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 39. Retrieved 29 November 2023 – via World radio History.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Parlez-Vous Smash" (PDF). Billboard. 26 August 1978. p. 101 (157). ISSN  0006-2510. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Laurent Voulzy – Rockcollection". Music Canada.
  8. ^ "French single certifications – Laurent Voulzy – Rockcollection" (in French). InfoDisc. Select LAURENT VOULZY and click OK. 
  9. ^ "Le saviez-vous ? La chanson "Rockollection" recèle de nombreuses anecdotes". Nostalgie.fr. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.

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