Words (F. R. David song)

"Words" is a song by F. R. David, released as a single in 1982 from his debut album of the same name. The song was a huge European hit, peaking at number one in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. In spring of 1983, it peaked at number two on the British charts. It also went to number one in South Africa in late 1982, spending 25 weeks on the charts, eventually becoming the No. 1 hit on that country's year-end charts. In Australia, the single peaked at number 12 but spent 41 weeks on the Top 100 in two chart runs throughout 1983 and early 1984.[3]

"Words"
Single by F. R. David
from the album Words
B-side	"When the Sun Goes Down"
Released	1982
Genre	Euro disco[1] synth-pop[2]
Length	3:31
Label	Carrere
Songwriter(s)	Robert Fitoussi
Producer(s)	Frédéric Leibovitz
F. R. David singles chronology
"Black Jack" (1981) "Words" (1982) "Pick Up the Phone" (1983)

In 2006, David released a French language duet version of the song with singer Winda, entitled "Words, J'aime ces Mots". David and Winda also recorded an English duet version.

Track listings

7" single

1. "Words" – 3:31
2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:59

12" maxi

1. "Words" – 3:31
2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:08

Charts and sales

Original version Chart (1982–1983) Peak position Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] 12 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] 1 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] 9 Denmark (IFPI)[8] 1 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 1 France (IFOP)[10] 2 Ireland (IRMA)[11] 1 Italy (FIMI)[12] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 2 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 7 Norway (VG-lista)[16] 1 South Africa (Springbok Radio)[17] 1 Spain (AFYVE)[18] 1 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[19] 1 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 1 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[21] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[22] 62 West Germany (Official German Charts)[23] 1 Words (Remix '97) Chart (1997) Peak position Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[24] 19 Words '99 Chart (1999) Peak position France (SNEP)[25] 27

Year-end charts Chart (1982) Position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[26] 1 France (IFOP)[27] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[28] 12 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 17 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 1 Chart (1983) Position Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] 49 South Africa (Springbok Radio)[31] 1 Certifications and sales Region Certification Certified units/sales France — 1,000,000[32] ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

See also

• List of European number-one hits of 1982
• List of number-one hits of 1982 (Germany)
• List of number-one singles of 1983 (Ireland)
• List of number-one hits (Italy)
• List of number-one singles of 1982 (Spain)
• List of number-one singles and albums in Sweden
• List of number-one singles of the 1980s (Switzerland)
• VG-lista 1964 to 1994

References

1. Jones, Alan (2018). "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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4. "Forum – ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts – CHART POSITIONS PRE 1989". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
5. "Austriancharts.at – F-R David – Words" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
6. "Ultratop.be – F-R David – Words" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
7. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 6241." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
8. "Hits of the World". Billboard. Vol. 95 no. 1. 8 January 1983. p. 72. ISSN 0006-2510.
9. "MusicSeek.info – UK, Eurochart, Billboard & Cashbox No.1 Hits". Archived from the original on 14 June 2006.. MusicSeek.info.
10. "Le Détail par Artiste". InfoDisc (in French). Select "F.R. David" from the artist drop-down menu. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
11. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – FR David". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
12. "SINGOLI – I NUMERI UNO (1959-2006) (parte 3: 1980-1990)" (in Italian). It-charts.150m.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
13. "Nederlandse Top 40 – F R David - Words" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
14. "Dutchcharts.nl – F-R David – Words" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
15. "Charts.nz – F-R David – Words". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
16. "Norwegiancharts.com – F-R David – Words". VG-lista. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
17. "South African Rock Lists Website SA Charts 1969 – 1989 Acts (D)". Rock.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
18. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
19. "Swedishcharts.com – F-R David – Words". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
20. "Swisscharts.com – F-R David – Words". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
21. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
22. "The Hot 100". Billboard. 27 August 1983.
23. "Offiziellecharts.de – F-R David – Words". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
24. "F.R. David: Words (Remix *97)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
25. "Lescharts.com – F.R. David – Words '99" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
26. "Jaaroverzichten 1982" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
27. "TOP – 1982" (in French). Top-france.fr. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
28. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1982" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
29. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1982" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
30. "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1982" (in German). Hitparade.ch. Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
31. "Top 20 Hit Singles of 1983". Rock.co.za. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
32. "Les Meilleures Ventes Tout Temps de 45 T. / Singles" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 26 May 2014.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics