Bliss (Vanessa Paradis album)

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Bliss
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Studio album by
Vanessa Paradis
Released21 October 2000
Genre Pop
Length51:12
Label Barclay
Producer
Vanessa Paradis chronology
Live
(1994)		Bliss
(2000)		 Au Zénith
(2001)
Professional ratings
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Bliss is the fourth studio album by French singer Vanessa Paradis, released on 21 October 2000 by Barclay. It contains the single "Commando".

Contents

Background and release

The album proved to be one of her least successful efforts, with none of the singles reaching the No. 1 spot in France as anticipated. However, it is notable because American actor Johnny Depp performed on some of the tracks. It also marks the recording debut of Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny and Vanessa's daughter, as she is featured on three tracks. [2] Fans also note Bliss for its extensive artwork, all of which was hand-painted by Vanessa and Johnny, with use of watercolors.

Despite a weak chart run, Bliss spawned a few minor hit singles. The primary one was "Pourtant", which is often regarded as Paradis' most poetic work. Singles "Commando" and "Que fait la vie" were the other single releases from the album.

The album topped the French Albums Chart and spent 49 weeks on the chart. [3]

Track listing

  1. "L'Eau et le Vin" (Alain Bashung, Didier Golemanas, Richard Mortier) – 4:36
  2. "Commando" (Golemanas, Franck Langolff) – 3:40
  3. "When I Say" (Matthieu Chedid, Paradis) – 3:57
  4. "Pourtant" (Chedid, Franck Monnet) – 3:36
  5. "Que fait la vie?" (Golemanas, Paradis) – 4:20
  6. "Les Acrobates" (Monnet, Paradis) – 3:42
  7. "La La La Song" (Gerry DeVeaux, Paradis) – 4:26
  8. "L'Air du temps" (Chedid, Paradis) – 4:19
  9. "St. Germain" (Johnny Depp, Paradis) – 2:36
  10. "Dans mon café" (Golemanas, Langolff) – 4:30
  11. "Firmaman" (Paradis) – 4:41
  12. "La Ballade de Lily Rose" (Paradis) – 2:33
  13. "Bliss" (Depp, Paradis) – 4:16

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Bliss
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP) [9] 2× Gold200,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Lily-Rose and Jack". Johnny Depp Rocks. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
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