"Nathalie" | |
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Single by Gilbert Bécaud | |
A-side | "Nathalie" |
Released | 1964 |
Genre | Chanson, pop |
Length | 4:07 |
Songwriter(s) | Gilbert Bécaud (music) Pierre Delanoë (lyrics) |
Music video | |
"Nathalie" (official live, 1964) "Nathalie" (official live, 1966) "Nathalie" (at the Olympia Hall, 1997) on YouTube |
"Nathalie" is a 1964 song by French singer Gilbert Bécaud.[1]
Its lyrics were written by Pierre Delanoë and its music composed by Gilbert Bécaud. The song was released in May 1964 and was a big success.[1]
The song talks about a beautiful Soviet tourist guide. It is claimed that the song "Nathalie" reflected the beginning of reapprochement between France and the USSR.[1]
7" single (Electrola E 23 050, 45-EG 9536, West Germany, 1965)[2]
7" single (Columbia 12 266 X, 1964)[3]
7" single (Electrola E 23 046, West Germany, 1965)[4]
7" single (Electrola / Ex Libris E 923 046, West Germany, 1965)[4]
7" single (Netherlands, France)[5]
Chart (1964–1965) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 8 |
Germany | 17 |