"Capitaine abandonné" is a 1985 song recorded by French band

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from the band's second studio album ''Capitaine abandonné'' on which it features in an extended version as first track. The song was also available in its main version on the next album ''Calicoba'', released in late 1986. "Capitaine abandonné" was released as Gold's second single overall in January 1986, and achieved a huge success in France where it was a number-one hit.

Song information

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where men are playing cards. These images alternate with scenes of

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during the refrains. "Capitaine abandonné" was recorded in a live version on the live album ''L'Olympia'' (1997), ''Le Palais des Sports'' (1999) and ''Live 2004'' (2004) and was included on Gold's compilations ''La Compil' en Or'' (1990) and ''Les Plus Grands Succès'' (1995). In 2002, the song was covered by

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. This 3:09 version is the ninth track on

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Chart performances

In France, "Capitaine abandonné" entered the SNEP singles chart at number 35 on 8 February 1986, reaching the top ten in its sixth week. It topped the chart for four weeks, and totaled 13 weeks in the top ten and 24 weeks in the top 50."Capitaine abandonné", in various singles chart
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Track listings

; 7" single # "Capitaine abandonné" — 3:54 # "Josy-Ann" — 3:34 ; 7" maxi # "Capitaine abandonné" (extended version) — 6:26 # "Josy-Ann" — 3:34 ; 12" maxi - Remixes # "Capitaine abandonné" (remix) — 6:37 # "Sail Away" (English version) — 3:54

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

References

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