Je Te Donne

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About Je Te Donne

"Je te donne" is a bilingual pop song, recorded in English and French. It was performed by Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones and was released as a single in late 1985. It reached number-one for eight weeks on the French Singles Chart, becoming one of the best-selling singles of the 1980s in France. The song has been covered by Worlds Apart in 1996 and Ivyrise in 2013 and achieved success in many countries where it charted.


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I can give you a voice, bred with rhythm and soul
From the heart of a welsh boy who's lost his home
Put in harmony let the words ring
Carry your thoughts we sing
Je te donne mes notes, je te donne mes mots
Quand ta voix les emporte à ton propre tempo
Une épaule fragile et solide a la fois
Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois
Je te donne toutes mes differences
Tous ces defaults qui sont autant de chances
On sera jamais des "standards", des gens bien comme il faut
Je te donne ce que j'ai, ce que je vaux
I can give you the force
Of my ancestral pride
The will to go on when I'm hurt deep inside
Whatever the feeling whatever the way
It helps me go on from day to day
Je te donne nos doutes et notre indécible espoir
Les questions que les routes ont laissées dans l'histoire
Nos filles sont brunes et l'on parle un peu fort
Et l'humour et l'amour sont nos tresors
Je te donne, donne, donne, ce que je suis
I can give you my voice bred whith rhythm and soul
Je te donne mes notes je te donne ma voix
The songs that I love and the stories I've told
Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois
I cam make you feel good even when I'm down
Les raisons qui me portent et ce stupide espoir
My force is a platform that you can climb on
Une epaule fragile et solide a la fois
Je te donne, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons mes defauts
Mes plus belles chances: mes differences

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Worlds Apart

Worlds Apart were a multi-national boy band of the 1990s that featured Marcus Patrick (billed as 'Patric') in the original (5 piece) group and Totally Scott-Lee's Nathan Moore in one of the later incarnations of the band. After scoring a few hits in the United Kingdom, the band re-emerged as a 4 piece and became chart stars in France. more »

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Written by: Jean-Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones

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11 facts about this song

Je Te Donne
a. Jean-Jacques Goldman: Known as one of the most successful French singer-songwriters, Jean-Jacques Goldman originally released "Je Te Donne" in 1985. b. Duo With Michael Jones: "Je te donne" was a bilingual pop song, performed as a duet with Welsh singer Michael Jones. c. Huge Success: This song reached the top of the charts in France and stayed there for eight weeks. It was the best-selling single in France in 1986. d. Combines French and English: The song includes lyrics in both French and English, with Goldman and Jones singing in their native languages.
Worlds Apart's version of "Je Te Donne
a. Covered Version: British boy band Worlds Apart covered "Je te donne" in 1996, over a decade after Goldman's original release. b. Translation: Their version of "Je te donne" was primarily English, though some French lyrics were retained. c. Chart Performance: Even though it did not surpass the success of the original song, the Worlds Apart version managed to chart in France, reaching number 13. d. Part of a Compilation Album: The cover was included in the 1996 album "Everybody". e. Kickstarted their Career in France: Worlds Apart's cover of "Je Te Donne" helped them establish their popularity in France, where they gained a significant following.
Song Background
"Je Te Donne" is a song written and performed by French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman and English singer Michael Jones. It was released in 1985.
Metric Success
The single became the first to remain number one for more than two months on the French Singles Chart, a record since the inception of this chart until 2011.
Dual Language
Part of the charm of "Je Te Donne" is its dual language lyrics. Jean-Jacques Goldman sings the French verses and choruses while Michael Jones takes the English parts.
Iconic Collaboration
Jean-Jacques Goldman is one of the best-selling artists in the history of French music, and "Je Te Donne" was one of his successful collaborations with Jones.
Cover by Worlds Apart
In 1996, the English boy band Worlds Apart covered "Je Te Donne". This version was quite successful in France, where it topped the charts for five weeks and remained in the top 50 for 30 weeks.
Chart Performance of Cover Version
The Worlds Apart version also reached number three on the Eurochart Hot 100.
Continued Popularity
Despite decades since its release, the song is still popular in France. It often appears on lists of the most popular French songs or the best songs of the 80s.
Spirit of Sharing
The song is known for its lyrics, which relay a message of sharing and giving without expecting anything in return. This sentiment contributed to its wide appeal.
Altruistic Connection
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a co-founder of the charity Les Restos du Coeur, which provides assistance to the needy. The giving spirit reflected in "Je Te Donne" aligns with this service-oriented lifestyle.

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