"Que je t'aime" is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday. It was released in 1969. The music has been composed in one night by the French artist Jean Renard, the lyrics have been written by Gilles Thibaut. Johnny Hallyday was looking for a strong song for his new show at Le palais des Sports. The song is a success, loved or at least known by most of the French population. The hardcore fans of Hallyday, the rock and roll' fans but also people from a more pop music atmosphere.

Commercial performance

In 1969 the song spent 11 weeks at no. 1 on the singles sales chart in France (from 2 to 26 August and from 26 September to 4 October). In 1988 a live version of the song recorded at Palais de Bercy in 1987 was released as a

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from Hallyday's 1988 live album ''Johnny à Bercy''. When Hallyday performed it on stage during the Bercy performances, a video of a young woman undressing completely was projected on the back wall. The young woman in the video was French actress Sandrine Caron.

Covers

*1969 - The Combos (single), with the title ''Quanto ti amo'', lyrics by Bruno Lauzi, (Combo – HP 8046) *1970 - Bobby Solo, with the title ''Quanto t'amo'', lyrics by Bruno Lauzi, album ''Bobby Folk'' ( Dischi Ricordi - SMRL 6065), published in Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan and Brazil *1970 - Caravelli, album ''Quanto ti amo'' (CBS – S 63832), published in Italy, France, Canada, Portugal and The Netherlands *1970 - Gionchetta (single), with the title ''Quanto ti amo'', lyrics by Bruno Lauzi, (Junior – JR 0062)

Charts

References

{{Authority control 1969 songs 1969 singles Johnny Hallyday songs Mercury Records singles Number-one singles in France Songs written by Gilles Thibaut Songs written by Jean Renard (songwriter)