C'Est la Vie

Robbie Nevil

About C'Est la Vie

"C'est la Vie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Robbie Nevil, from his self-titled debut album in 1986. The song was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his album Bodacious! (1984). Written by Nevil, with Duncan Pain and Mark Holding, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released as the first single. Nevil's single spent two weeks at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in January 1987 and remained in the top 40 for 16 weeks, becoming his highest-charting US hit. (It was kept from number one by two songs, "Shake You Down" by Gregory Abbott and "At This Moment" by Billy Vera and the Beaters.) Additionally, the song went to number one on the Hot Dance Club Play American dance chart for one week in February 1987. Internationally, the song reached number three on the UK singles charts and number one in Canada and Switzerland. The song featured in the Black Mirror episode, "San Junipero". 


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1986
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Got a job
That's okay
But they've got me workin' night and day.
Punchin' in
Punchin' out
Is this really what life's all about?
What you are gonna do
What you are gonna feel? I don't know.
What you ore gonna feel
What you are gonna do?
Won't someone tell me?
What yov want to say
What you want to do
There's only one thing left to say.
What you want to do
What you want to say.
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!
Baby's gone all alone
Are you sad because you're on your own?
Get back up
Party down
There's so many good ones still around.
What you are gonna do
What you are gonna feel? I don't know.
What you are gonna feel
What you are gonna do?
Won't someone tell me?
What you want to say
What you want to do
I guess there's just one thing to say.
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!
Hey
It's J.J.
What you been doin'?
You say your car broke down
The thing just isn't movin'.
Say J.J.
Don't you know when you're down
There's just one way to go
And that's singin'
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!
See'est la vie
See'est la vie -
That's iust the way it goes - That's right!

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Robbie Nevil

Robert S. "Robbie" Nevil (born October 2, 1958, Los Angeles, California) is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist. He is best known for his 1986 Billboard Hot 100 #2 hit, "C'est La Vie". more »

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Written by: Duncan Pain, Mark Holding, Robbie Nevil

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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"C'est la Vie" is a song by American singer Robbie Nevil, released in 1986.
Album Information
The song is from his self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
The single achieved significant success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1987.
Global Success
It also reached the top 10 in several other countries including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, and hit number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Awards
The success of "C'est la Vie" led to Nevil being nominated for the 1987 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Genre
The song represents a blend of R&B and pop with a hint of New Jack Swing.
Music Video
The music video for "C'est la Vie" features Nevil singing along with an array of backup dancers in vibrant '80s outfits.
Background Information
Robbie Nevil wrote the song along with Mark Holding and Duncan Pain.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "C'est la Vie," including rapper B*Witched and the television show "Glee."
Language Trivia
Though the song's title is French, translating to "That's Life," the song is sung entirely in English. However, it includes a famous phrase in french "C'est la vie".
Cultural Impact
Even decades after its initial release, "C'est la Vie" remains a recognizable song and is often used in films and television to evoke the late '80s era.
Re-Recording
In 2008, Nevil re-recorded the song in Simlish for The Sims 2: FreeTime, a version of the popular video game.
Genre Influence
"C'est la Vie" is often credited with helping to popularize the New Jack Swing genre, a fusion of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop.
Legacy
Despite the success of "C'est la Vie", Robbie Nevil was unable to replicate its success with future singles, making him often characterized as a "one-hit wonder."

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