Les oiseaux du bonheur
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1982–1984 | |||
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| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 38:43 | |||
| Language | French | |||
| Label | Pathé‑Marconi | |||
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Les oiseaux du bonheur (lit. 'The birds of happiness') is the second album by Canadian singer Celine Dion released in France. Issued in 1984 through Pathé‑Marconi, the compilation consists mainly of from Dion's earlier Canadian releases, particularly Mélanie (1984). It also includes three new recordings—"Paul et Virginie", "Les oiseaux du bonheur", and "Hymne à l'amitié", the latter being a French adaptation of the Italian song "Amico è".
Background and conception
Les oiseaux du bonheur was Dion's second album prepared specifically for the French market, following Du soleil au cœur (1983).[1] The compilation presents selections from Mélanie and earlier recordings, offering French audiences an overview of her work to that point. Three newly recorded tracks—"Les oiseaux du bonheur", "Paul et Virginie", and "Hymne à l'amitié"—were added to expand the release and introduce material not previously available in France.[2]
Track listing
All tracks were produced by Eddy Marnay and Rudi Pascal.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Trois heures vingt" |
| 3:38 |
| 2. | "Trop jeune à dix-sept ans" |
| 4:54 |
| 3. | "Mon rêve de toujours" |
| 4:20 |
| 4. | "Paul et Virginie" |
| 3:51 |
| 5. | "La voix du bon Dieu" (re-record) | Marnay | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Les oiseaux du bonheur" |
| 3:42 |
| 7. | "Tellement j'ai d'amour pour toi" |
| 2:57 |
| 8. | "Un amour pour moi" |
| 3:19 |
| 9. | "Benjamin" |
| 4:38 |
| 10. | "Hymne à l'amitié" | 4:08 | |
| Total length: | 38:43 | ||
Notes
- The re-recorded version of "La voix du bon Dieu" includes updated vocals and a softer orchestral arrangement.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| France | 1984 | Pathé‑Marconi |
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References
- ^ Glatzer, Jenna (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.
- ^ Les oiseaux du bonheur (booklet). Pathé‑Marconi. 1984. 2402191.
External links
- Les oiseaux du bonheur at Discogs (list of releases)