Envole-moi

"Envole-moi" (pronounced [ɑ̃vɔl(ə) mwa]) is a French language song written, composed and recorded by Jean-Jacques Goldman taken from his 1984 album Positif. The single sold over half a million copies and was certified gold.[1] Goldman explained that the song is a "cry for help" by a young man.

"Envole-moi"
Single by Jean-Jacques Goldman
from the album Positif
ReleasedJanuary 1984 (1984-01)
Recorded1983
StudioStudio Gang, Paris
GenrePop rock
Length3:40
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Jean-Jacques Goldman
Producer(s)Jean-Jacques Goldman, Marc Lumbroso
Jean-Jacques Goldman singles chronology
"Au bout de mes rêves"
(1983)		 "Envole-moi"
(1984)		 "Encore un matin"
(1984)
Music video
"Envole-moi" on YouTube

Track list

1984

  • Side A: "Envole-moi" (5:07)
  • Side B: "Dors bébé, dors" (3:26)

Interpretations

"Envole-moi" became a main song in the Jean-Jacques Goldman repertoire during his 1986 tour and a live version of his appeared in the album released from the tour in the 1986 album entitled En public with the latter part of the original lyrics omitted.

In yet another live album released in 1989 entitled Traces, part of the song was interpreted by Goldman as part of a medley and introduced after a "guitar duel" between Goldman and Michael Jones, one of his partners in the musical collaboration Fredericks Goldman Jones. The medley included in order of occurrence: "Je marche seul" / "Quand la musique est bonne" / "Au bout de mes rêves" / "Il suffira d'un signe" / "Envole-moi" / "Encore un matin".

In 1994, he came back to the song in the Fredericks Goldman Jones album Du New Morning au Zénith. This interpretation was a duo with Carole Fredericks. Other notable changes included addition of a guitar solo. The song starts with the ominous coming of a storm.

In 2003, Jean-Jacques Goldman recorded yet another version with Michael Jones on the Fredericks Goldman Jones live album of a concert at Zénith de Lille and entitled Un tour ensemble.

Charts

Covers

The song has been subject of many covers.

Grégory Lemarchal version

A 2007 cover was done by Grégory Lemarchal produced by Rémi Lacroix. It is found in his album La voix d'un ange. The album reached #1 on SNEP, French Albums Chart

Almazian Symphony version

In 2012, the Almazian Symphony made an symphonic orchestra arrangement cover of "Envole-moi" with backing vocals choir and but without the main lyrics.[5]

Génération Goldman (M. Pokora and Tal) version
"Envole-moi"
Single by Génération Goldman (M. Pokora & Tal)
from the album Génération Goldman
ReleasedOctober 22, 2012 (2012-10-22)
Recorded2012
GenreElectropop, pop rock
Length3:05
LabelWarner Music
Songwriter(s)Jean-Jacques Goldman
M. Pokora singles chronology
"Merci d'être"
(2012)		 "Envole-moi"
(2012)		 "Si tu pars"
(2012)
Tal singles chronology
""Rien n'est parfait""
(2012)		 ""Envole-moi""
(2012)		 ""Danse""
(2012)
Music video
"Envole-moi" on YouTube

In 2012, "Envole-moi" became the main release from the Génération Goldman project in which well-known French artists interpret Jean-Jacques Goldman songs. It was pre-released by the project in October 2012 in preparation of a major launch of the compilation album on 19 November 2012. The album will include interpretations, amongst others, Pokora, Tal, ZAZ, Shym, Irma, Corneille, Amel Bent, Christophe Willem and others.

M. Pokora and Tal performed it live as a guest appearance in Danse avec les stars French series in season 3.

Charts
M. Pokora & Tal
Chart (2012) Peak
position
Belgian Singles Chart (Wallonia)[6] 7
SNEP French Singles Chart[7] 5
Swiss Singles Chart[8] 39
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References
  1. Infodisc Archived 2012-07-13 at WebCite
  2. FOP
  3. "Lescharts.com – Jean-Jacques Goldman – Envole-moi" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  4. http://top.france.free.fr/html/annuel/1984.htm
  5. Music video for Almazian Symphony in "Envole-moi"
  6. Ultratop.be/fr/: M. Pokora & Tal - "Envole-moi" (Belgium / Wallonia
  7. LesCharts.com: M. Pokora & Tal - "Envole-moi" (France)
  8. Hitparade.ch: M. Pokora & Tal - "Envole-moi" (France)
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