Sidonie (song)
| "Sidonie" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Brigitte Bardot | |
| B-side | "Thème de Vie privée (François Carpi)" |
| Released | 1962 |
| Label | Barclay |
| Songwriters | Yanni Spanos, Jean-Max Rivière |
"Sidonie" is a song performed by Brigitte Bardot in the 1962 film A Very Private Affair, directed by Louis Malle.[1] It was released on 45 rpm[2] in the same year.
Background
The song was written specifically for the film A Very Private Affair (1962). The film's director, Louis Malle, encouraged Bardot to sing it.[2]
The song is based on the 1860 poem Les Triolets fantaisistes by Charles Cros and was written by Greek Yanni Spanos during his stay in Paris and French composer Jean-Max Rivière.[1]
Reception
The French TV station BFM TV, the French radio station Delta FM, and the Swiss daily newspaper 24 heures included the song in their top lists of « Brigitte Bardot's best cult hits »[1][3][2].
Charts
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] | 28 |
References
- ^ a b c "Mort de Brigitte Bardot: de "Je t'aime... moi non plus" à "Harley Davidson", sa riche carrière musicale résumée en cinq chansons cultes". BFM TV. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ a b c "Brigitte Bardot: ses 9 tubes cultes des années 60 revisités". 24 heures. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ "Brigitte Bardot : le Top 10 de ses chansons cultes". Delta FM. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Brigitte Bardot – Sidonie" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 28 December 2025.