Bliss (Vanessa Paradis album)
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Released | October 21, 2000 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Label | Universal Records, Barclay | |||
Producer | Vanessa Paradis, Matthieu Chedid | |||
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Bliss is a 2000 French pop album by singer Vanessa Paradis. It is her fourth studio album and contains the single "Commando".
Background and critical reception
The album proved to be one of her least successful efforts, with none of the singles reaching the No. 1 spot in France as anticipated. However, it is notable because American actor Johnny Depp performed on some of the tracks. It also marks the recording debut of Lily Rose Depp, Johnny and Vanessa's daughter, as she is featured on one track.
Despite a weak chart run, Bliss spawned a few minor hit singles. The primary one was "Pourtant", which is often regarded as Paradis' most poetic work. Singles "Commando" and "Que fait la vie" were the other single releases off this album.
Fans also note Bliss for its extensive artwork, all of which was hand-painted by Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp, with use of watercolors. The lyrics are included with the booklet.
The album topped the French album charts and remained on the charts for 49 weeks [2]
Track listing
- "L' Eau et le Vin" (Alain Bashung, Didier Golemanas, Richard Mortier) 4:36
- "Commando" (Golemanas, Franck Langolff) 3:41
- "When I Say" (Matthieu Chedid, Paradis) 4:00
- "Pourtant" (Chedid, Franck Monnet) 3:37
- "Que fait la vie?" (Golemanas, Paradis) 4:19
- "Les Acrobates" (Monnet, Paradis) 3:42
- "La La La Song" (Gerry DeVeaux, Paradis) 4:25
- "L'Air du temps" (Chedid, Paradis) 4:17
- "St. Germain" (Johnny Depp, Paradis) 2:36
- "Dans mon café" (Golemanas, Langolff) 4:31
- "Firmaman" (Paradis) 4:40
- "La Ballade de Lily Rose" (Paradis) 2:31
- "Bliss" (Depp, Paradis) 4:17
Personnel
- Eric Bobo - percussion
- Matthieu Chédid - guitar, Mini Moog, shaker
- Pierre-Alain Dahan - drums
- Jon "JD" Dickson - French horn
- Mark Goldenberg - guitar
- Henry Hirsh - bass, Wurlitzer
- Rob Klonel - drums
- Nick Lane - trombone
- Norman Langolff - bass, Farfisa organ
- Vanessa Paradis - vocals
- Craig Ross - drums, guitar
- Vincent Segal - cello
- Benmont Tench - keyboards
- Pete Thomas - drums, percussion
- Lee Thornburg - trumpet
- Bruce Witkin - bass, double bass, guitar
- David Woodford - saxophone
Charts
Album
Chart (2000) | Peak Position |
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Belgian (Wallonia) Album Chart | 18 |
French Album Chart | 1 |
Swiss Album Chart | 31 |
Singles
Year | Single | Chart | Peak Position |
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2000 | "Commando" | French Singles Chart | 43 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[3] | 2× Gold | 200,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |