Le Petit Pain au Chocolat
Joe Dassin
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Tous les matins il achetait son p'tit pain au chocolat La boulangère lui souriait, il ne la regardait pas Et pourtant elle était belle Les clients ne voyaient qu'elle Il faut dire qu'elle était vraiment très croustillante Autant que ses croissants Et elle rêvait mélancolique Le soir dans sa boutique À ce jeune homme distant Il était myope voilà tout mais elle ne le savait pas Il vivait dans un monde flou où les nuages volaient bas Il ne voyait pas qu'elle était belle Ne savait pas qu'elle était celle Que le destin lui envoyait à l'aveuglette Pour faire son bonheur Et la fille qui n'était pas bête Acheta des lunettes À l'élu de son cœur Dans l'odeur chaude des galettes et des baguettes et des babas Dans la boulangerie en fête un soir on les maria Toute en blanc qu'elle était belle Les clients ne voyaient qu'elle Et de leur union sont nés des tas de petits gosses Myopes comme leur papa Gambadant parmi les brioches Se remplissant les poches de p'tits pains au chocolat Et pourtant elle était belle Les clients ne voyaient qu'elle Et quand on y pense la vie est très bien faite Il suffit de si peu D'une simple paire de lunettes Pour rapprocher deux êtres Et pour qu'ils soient heureux
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Written by: Giancarlo Bigazzi, Pierre Delanoe, Riccardo Del Turco
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"Joe Dassin" was an American-born French singer-songwriter. Even though he was born in the United States, Dassin is most famous for his songs in French, with "Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" being one of his most popular works.
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Song Genre"Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" falls into the genre of French pop and Chanson, a form of music that centers on lyrical content linked with French culture.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1968, during the peak of Joe Dassin's career.
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Successful Ranking"Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" is one of Joe Dassin's most successful songs, reaching no.1 in France's singles' chart in 1968 and selling over a million copies.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Pierre Delanoë and Claude Lemesle, two of the most famous French songwriters of that time.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song tell a sweet story of a boy who falls in love with a baker's daughter. The title of the song "Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" translates to "The Little Chocolate Bread".
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Song ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its catchy tune and touching lyrics.
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Media AppearancesThe song, due to its immense popularity, has been featured in many TV shows and movies, further cementing Dassin's legacy in the world of French music.
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Legacy"Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" has maintained its popularity throughout the years, often being covered by younger artists and played on French radio stations.
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AwardsThough it didn't officially win any awards, the success of "Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" contributed heavily to Joe Dassin’s award-winning career and his recognition as one of France’s greatest pop singers.
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Cultural ImpactThe song cultural impact is palpable as it's often used as a reference to evoke nostalgic feelings about France in the late 1960s.
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International ReachDespite being a French song, "Le Petit Pain au Chocolat" also ended up becoming quite popular in other countries, further consolidating Dassin's international success.
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