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M&J | ||||
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Released | 15 August 1988 | |||
Studio | Local Studio (Rueil-Malmaison) | |||
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Length | 49:29 | |||
Language | French | |||
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M&J is the debut album of popular French singer and model Vanessa Paradis. It was released in 1988 and featured the hit single "Joe le taxi".
The album's lead single was the song "Joe le taxi". The song became a hit in France, where it charted at number one, and in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Norway, reaching the top 10. [1] The album's other acclaimed single was the tribute to Marilyn Monroe titled "Marilyn & John".
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The album marked the start of a collaboration between Vanessa Paradis and composer Franck Langolff that lasted until his death in 2006.
All songs written by Étienne Roda-Gil (lyrics) and Franck Langolff (music)
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Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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European Albums ( Music & Media ) [3] | 58 |
French Albums (SNEP) [4] | 13 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [5] | 61 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
France (SNEP) [7] | Platinum | 300,000* |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [8] | Gold | 25,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |