Début de Soirée (,
literally ''Beginning of the Party'') was a French
pop music
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duo which had a huge success in 1988 with their song "
Nuit de folie
"Nuit de folie" (, literally "Night of madness") is a 1988 popular song recorded by French pop duet Début de Soirée. It was their debut single from their album ''Jardins d'enfants'' and was released in June 1988. In France, it became the sum ...
", a number-one single in France.
History
Released for the first time in 1984 while the 2 singers were DJ in
nightclub
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Nightclubs gener ...
s in the south of
France
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, the song "Nuit de folie" didn't meet success. They had difficulties in finding a
record company to re-release a new version in 1988. However, the song was a great success : "
Nuit de folie
"Nuit de folie" (, literally "Night of madness") is a 1988 popular song recorded by French pop duet Début de Soirée. It was their debut single from their album ''Jardins d'enfants'' and was released in June 1988. In France, it became the sum ...
" was even the best-selling single of 1988 in
France
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. It is currently still regarded as a classic dance music song.
The band split in 2004.
Members
* William Picard (singer, songwriter)
* Sacha Goëller (singer)
Discography
Singles
With peak positions and certifications
[Debut de Soirée's certifications, by SNE]
Chartsinfrance.net
(Retrieved February 19, 2008) in France :
* "
Nuit de folie
"Nuit de folie" (, literally "Night of madness") is a 1988 popular song recorded by French pop duet Début de Soirée. It was their debut single from their album ''Jardins d'enfants'' and was released in June 1988. In France, it became the sum ...
" (1988) - #1 (x 9) in France, Platinum
* "
La Vie la nuit
"La Vie la nuit" is a 1988 song recorded by French pop duet Début de Soirée. Written by William Picard with a music composed by Claude Mainguy and Guy Mattéoni, it was their second single from their album ''Jardins d'enfants'' and was release ...
" (1989) - #2 in France, Gold
* "
Jardins d'enfants" (1989) - #5 in France, Silver
* "Chance" (1989) - #30 in France
* "Belles Belles Belles" (1990) - #49 in France
* "De Révolution en Satisfaction" (1991)
* "Nuit de folie" (Remix) (1999) - #72 in France
Albums
* ''Jardins d'enfants'' (1989) - Gold
* ''Tous les paradis'' (1991)
* ''Faut pas exagérer'' (1996)
* ''Best of'' (1996)
References
External links
Official website
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French musical duos