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{{Infobox song |
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| name = Le jour où la pluie viendra |
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| language = [[French language|French]] |
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| written = 1957 |
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| composer = [[Gilbert Bécaud]] |
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| lyricist = [[Pierre Delanoë]] |
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"'''Le jour où la pluie viendra'''" is a French language song from 1957. It was released in a parallel release by [[Gilbert Becaud]], the composer of the song, and [[Dalida]]. Dalida was later credited as "créatrice de la chanson" — expression used in France for the original performer. |
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Bécaud and Dalida's versions reached No. 3 in [[Wallonia]], in a tandem ranking,<ref>[http://www.ultratop.be/fr/song/18585/Gilbert-Becaud-Le-jour-ou-la-pluie-viendra Gilbert Bécaud – Le jour où la pluie viendra], [[Ultratop]]. Retrieved February 27, 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.ultratop.be/fr/song/d7cb/Dalida-Le-jour-ou-la-pluie-viendra Dalida – Le jour où la pluie viendra], [[Ultratop]]. Retrieved February 27, 2018.</ref> while Bécaud's version reached No. 20 in [[Flanders]] independently.<ref>[http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/18585/Gilbert-Becaud-Le-jour-ou-la-pluie-viendra Gilbert Bécaud – Le jour où la pluie viendra], [[Ultratop]]. Retrieved February 27, 2018.</ref> The successs of both renditions was followed by many covers and versions in other languages. |
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== Cover versions == |
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Many artists covered the song in French, including; [[Les Compagnons de la chanson]], [[Guylaine Guy]], Nicole Félix, [[Jane Morgan]], Aïda Aznavour, [[Claude Luter]], [[Jean Bertola]], Philippe Andrey etc. |
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"The day the rains came", English language adaptation by [[Carl Sigman]], was recorded by Jane Morgan in 1958. It scored success in several countries; #1 in UK ([[NME]]),<ref>[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/6727/jane-morgan/ Jane Morgan - Full Official Chart History], [[Official Charts Company]]. Retrieved February 27, 2018.</ref> #4 in Canada ([[CHUM Chart]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1050chum.com:80/index_chumcharts.aspx?artist=9138 |title=1050 CHUM - CHUM Charts |access-date=February 27, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060310134559/http://www.1050chum.com/index_chumcharts.aspx?artist=9138 |archive-date=March 10, 2006 |publisher=[[CHUM (AM)|CHUM]] }}</ref> and #7 in Norway ([[VG-lista]]).<ref>https://norwegiancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Jane+Morgan&titel=The+Day+The+Rains+Came&cat=s</ref> In US, [[Raymond Lefèvre]] (Dalida's [[Conducting|conductor]]) was first to release the song but only as instrumental (under the English name). Lefèvre, Morgan and Dalida were tandemly ranked #14 ([[Billboard chart|Billboard]])<ref>"[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/50s/1958/Billboard%201958-12-01.pdf Best Selling Sheet Music in U.S.]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', December 1, 1958. p. 30. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref> and #17 ([[Cashbox (magazine)|Cash Box]]),<ref>"[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Cash-Box/50s/1958/CB-1958-11-08.pdf Cash Box Top 100]", ''[[Cashbox (magazine)|Cash Box]]'', November 8, 1958. p. 4. Retrieved February 27, 2018.</ref> while Lefèvre's and Morgan's versions were marked as bestsellers on both charts (Dalida never recorded the song in English, only her French language original was released in US under the English name). "The day the rains came" also reached #2 on Billboard's [[sheet music]] chart.<ref>"[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/50s/1958/Billboard%201958-12-01.pdf Best Selling Sheet Music in U.S.]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', December 1, 1958. p. 43. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref> |
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[[Dalida]]'s German language version "[[Am Tag als der Regen kam]]" was 1959 summer hit in Germany and a major success of her career. |
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== Am Tag als der Regen kam == |
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{{Infobox song |
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| name = Am Tag als der Regen kam |
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| cover = Am Tag als der Regen kam.jpeg |
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| border = yes |
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| caption = Cover of single |
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| artist = [[Dalida]] |
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| released = {{Start date|1959|5}} |
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| recorded = 1959 |
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| studio = Hoche |
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*[[Schlager music|Schlager]] |
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*[[ballad]] |
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| length = 2:55 |
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| label = [[Ariola]] |
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| writer = |
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| composer = [[Gilbert Bécaud]] |
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| lyricist = |
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*[[Ernst Bader]] |
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*[[Pierre Delanoë]] |
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}} |
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"'''Am Tag als der Regen kam'''" was first big hit for Dalida in Germany. It topped German hit parade for 2 months during summer 1959. The single sold more than 300 000 copies, earning her a gold disc.<ref>Ernst Probst: [https://books.google.de/books?id=x4GKQjztRpYC&pg=PA55&lpg=PA55&dq=Am+Tag,+als+der+Regen+kam+goldene+schallplatte&source=bl&ots=JQ1yvplYiq&sig=zP9hJX7SuFLuULNkFLX7WTAVVsU&hl=de&sa=X&ei=xxoXUsOVM8OXtQbQ94GICQ#v=onepage&q=Am%20Tag%2C%20als%20der%20Regen%20kam%20goldene%20schallplatte&f=false ''Superfrauen 10 – Musik und Tanz''], 2001, S. 55.</ref> Dalida was also awarded with bronze {{ill|Löwe von Radio Luxemburg|de}}. |
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On July 15, 1959, the German music magazine [[Musikmarkt]] was published with Dalida on the cover. The magazine judged Dalida's hit as "a won battle for the cultivated, sophisticated hit".<ref>Uwe Lechner, ''Der Musikmarkt, 30 Jahre Singlehitparade'', 1989, S. 4.</ref> Later the same year, the magazine also ranked her #2 on their annual bestseller list.<ref>Uwe Lechner, ''Der Musikmarkt, 30 Jahre Singlehitparade'', 1989, S. 7.</ref> |
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=== Charts === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
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! scope="col" | Chart (1959) |
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! scope="col" | Peak<br />position |
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|Germany ([[Musikmarkt]])<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chartsurfer.de|title=Am Tag Als Der Regen Kam (Regenbalade) von Dalida|url=https://www.chartsurfer.de/artist/dalida/am-tag-als-der-regen-kam-regenbalade-song_u.html|access-date=2021-09-22|website=www.chartsurfer.de}}</ref> |
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| style="text-align:center"|1 |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== Bibliography == |
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* ''L'argus Dalida: Discographie mondiale et cotations'', by Daniel Lesueur, Éditions Alternatives, 2004. {{ISBN|2-86227-428-3}} and {{ISBN|978-2-86227-428-7}}. {{in lang|fr}} |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.dalida.com Dalida Official Website] "Discography" section |
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{{Dalida}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:1957 songs]] |
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[[Category:1957 singles]] |
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[[Category:1959 singles]] |
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[[Category:French songs]] |
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[[Category:German songs]] |
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[[Category:Dalida songs]] |
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[[Category:Gilbert Bécaud songs]] |
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[[Category:Songs with music by Gilbert Bécaud]] |
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[[Category:Songs written by Pierre Delanoë]] |
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[[Category:Songs with lyrics by Ernst Bader]] |
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