| "Essayez" | ||||
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| Single by Johnny Hallyday | ||||
| from the album Vie | ||||
| Language | French | |||
| English title | Try | |||
| B-side | "C'est écrit sur les murs" | |||
| Released | 1970 | |||
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| Length | 4:24 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Lee Hallyday | |||
| Johnny Hallyday singles chronology | ||||
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| "Essayez" (official live, 1971) on YouTube | ||||
"Essayez" ("Try") is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday. It was released on his 1970 studio album Vie as the album's third and final single in 1970.
The song was written by Philippe Labro, Micky Jones, and Tommy Brown. The recording was produced by Lee Hallyday. [1] The single was backed by "C'est écrit sur les murs" ("It's written on the walls").
In France the single spent two weeks at number 1 on the singles sales chart (in December 1970). [2]
7-inch single Philips 6009 122 (1970, France etc.)
| Chart (1970–1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [1] | 14 |
| France (Singles Sales) [2] | 1 |
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