"Kolé séré" is a 1986 zouk song recorded by Guadelupean band Kassav'. Written by Jocelyne Béroard with a music composed by Jean-Claude Naimro, it was covered the next year as a duet by Béroard with singer Philippe Lavil, and was released as a single in June 1987. This version was a successful hit in France, peaking at number four.
Written by Béroard with a music by Naimro, "Kolé séré" was first recorded in 1986 by Kassav', the band which Béroard and Naimro were members. Martinique singer Lavil, who liked the song, proposed to Béroard to re-record the song as a duet, which she accepted on the condition that she would sing only in the Creole language; "Kolé séré" is thus sung in the two languages spoken in Martinique (Creole for Béroard, French for Lavil), while the chorus is sung by both singers in Creole. The structure of the original song was reworked to alternate verses and choruses. Lyrically, it deals with a couple who is reuniting by phone after a long time separated. The music video reverses the roles of the two former lovers: Lavil is under the sun of the Antilles, surrounded by palms and the sea, while Béroard sings in the rainy Parisian streets (the Arc de Triomphe can be seen in the background).[1]
Cover versionsEdit
In the context of the 2020 lockdown in France, journalist Jean-Pierre Gauffre and wife Françoise proposed a parody of "Kolé séré" which includes many references to Covid-19 and that Nicolas Fauveau of France Bleu would have seen as a potential summer hit.[2]
Chart performanceEdit
In France, "Kolé séré" debuted at number 48 on the chart edition of 27 June 1987, performed the biggest jump of the chart in its fourth week with a gain of 23 positions, peaked at number four in its ninth week, and remained for 13 weeks in the top ten and 24 weeks in the top 50.[3] It earned a Silver disc, awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique.[4] On the European Hot 100 Singles, it entered at number 54 on 1 August 1988, reached a peak of number 24 in its fifth week,[5] and fell off the chart after 19 weeks of presence. It was 74th on the year-end chart.[6]
^Dicale, Bertrand. "Les inattendues - Kolé séré – Kassav'" (in French). SACEM. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^Fauveau, Nicolas (22 May 2020). "Vu sur le web : les Bordelais sont sales, Jean-Pierre Gauffre détourne "Kolé Séré" et notre Facebook live !" (in French). France Bleu. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^ ab"Philippe Lavil / Jocelyne Beroard – Kolé séré" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^ ab"French single certifications – Philippe Lavil & Jocelyne Béroard – Kolé séré" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved November 24, 2021. Select PHILIPPE LAVIL & JOCELYNE BÉROARD and click OK.
^ ab"Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 34. 29 August 1987. p. 12-13. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 7 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
^ ab"Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. 26 December 1987. p. 34. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 7 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
^ ab"Kolé séré" at Discogs, 7" single France (Philippe Lavil & Jocelyne Béroard – "Kolé séré") (accessdate: 7 October 2021).
^ ab"Kolé séré" at Discogs, 7" single Canada (Philippe Lavil & Jocelyne Béroard – "Kolé séré") (accessdate: 7 October 2021).
^ ab"Kolé séré" at Discogs, 12" maxi France (Philippe Lavil & Jocelyne Béroard – "Kolé séré") (accessdate: 7 October 2021).
^Michel Gignac. "Compilation des succès par ordre alphabétique d'interprètes" (PDF). banq.qc.ca (in French). Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. p. 436. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
October 21, 2023
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Kole sere is a 1986 zouk song recorded by Guadelupean band Kassav Written by Jocelyne Beroard with a music composed by Jean Claude Naimro it was covered the next year as a duet by Beroard with singer Philippe Lavil and was released as a single in June 1987 This version was a successful hit in France peaking at number four Kole sere Single by Philippe Lavil amp Jocelyne BeroardB side Fragile Sara Released1987Recorded1986GenreZoukLength3 55LabelRCASongwriter s Jean Claude Naimro Jocelyne BeroardProducer s Bob Socquet Claude Samard Philippe LavilJocelyne Beroard singles chronology Kay manman 1986 Kole sere 1987 Milans 1991 Philippe Lavil singles chronology Elle prefere l amour en mer 1985 Kole sere 1987 De Bretagne ou d ailleurs 1991 Contents 1 Background lyrics and music 2 Cover versions 3 Chart performance 4 Track listings 5 Personnel 6 Charts 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Year end charts 6 3 Certifications 7 Release history 8 See also 9 ReferencesBackground lyrics and music EditWritten by Beroard with a music by Naimro Kole sere was first recorded in 1986 by Kassav the band which Beroard and Naimro were members Martinique singer Lavil who liked the song proposed to Beroard to re record the song as a duet which she accepted on the condition that she would sing only in the Creole language Kole sere is thus sung in the two languages spoken in Martinique Creole for Beroard French for Lavil while the chorus is sung by both singers in Creole The structure of the original song was reworked to alternate verses and choruses Lyrically it deals with a couple who is reuniting by phone after a long time separated The music video reverses the roles of the two former lovers Lavil is under the sun of the Antilles surrounded by palms and the sea while Beroard sings in the rainy Parisian streets the Arc de Triomphe can be seen in the background 1 Cover versions EditIn the context of the 2020 lockdown in France journalist Jean Pierre Gauffre and wife Francoise proposed a parody of Kole sere which includes many references to Covid 19 and that Nicolas Fauveau of France Bleu would have seen as a potential summer hit 2 Chart performance EditIn France Kole sere debuted at number 48 on the chart edition of 27 June 1987 performed the biggest jump of the chart in its fourth week with a gain of 23 positions peaked at number four in its ninth week and remained for 13 weeks in the top ten and 24 weeks in the top 50 3 It earned a Silver disc awarded by the Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 4 On the European Hot 100 Singles it entered at number 54 on 1 August 1988 reached a peak of number 24 in its fifth week 5 and fell off the chart after 19 weeks of presence It was 74th on the year end chart 6 Track listings Edit7 single 7 8 Kole sere 3 55 Fragile Sara 4 00 by Philippe Lavil 12 maxi 9 Kole sere remix 5 22 Fragile Sara 4 00 by Philippe Lavil Kole sere radio version 3 55Personnel EditArrangement Claude Samard Photography Jeff Manzetti Production Bob Socquet Claude Samard Philippe Lavil Sleeve Claude CaudronCharts EditWeekly charts Edit Weekly chart performance for Kole sere Chart 1987 PeakpositionEurope European Hot 100 5 24France SNEP 3 4Quebec Francophone chart 10 6Year end charts Edit 1987 year end chart performance for Kole sere Chart 1987 PeakpositionEurope European Hot 100 6 72 Certifications Edit Certifications for Kole sere Region Certification Certified units salesFrance SNEP 4 Silver 250 000 Sales figures based on certification alone Release history EditRelease dates for Kole sere Country Date Format LabelFrance 1987 7 single 7 RCA12 maxi 9 Canada 7 single 8 See also EditMusic of MartiniqueReferences Edit Dicale Bertrand Les inattendues Kole sere Kassav in French SACEM Retrieved 7 October 2021 Fauveau Nicolas 22 May 2020 Vu sur le web les Bordelais sont sales Jean Pierre Gauffre detourne Kole Sere et notre Facebook live in French France Bleu Retrieved 7 October 2021 a b Philippe Lavil Jocelyne Beroard Kole sere in French Les classement single Retrieved 7 October 2021 a b French single certifications Philippe Lavil amp Jocelyne Beroard Kole sere in French InfoDisc Retrieved November 24 2021 SelectPHILIPPE LAVIL amp JOCELYNE BEROARDand clickOK a b Eurochart Hot 100 Singles PDF Music amp Media Vol 4 no 34 29 August 1987 p 12 13 OCLC 29800226 Retrieved 7 October 2021 via World Radio History a b Eurochart Hot 100 Singles PDF Music amp Media Vol 4 no 51 52 26 December 1987 p 34 OCLC 29800226 Retrieved 7 October 2021 via World Radio History a b Kole sere at Discogs 7 single France Philippe Lavil amp Jocelyne Beroard Kole sere accessdate 7 October 2021 a b Kole sere at Discogs 7 single Canada Philippe Lavil amp Jocelyne Beroard Kole sere accessdate 7 October 2021 a b Kole sere at Discogs 12 maxi France Philippe Lavil amp Jocelyne Beroard Kole sere accessdate 7 October 2021 Michel Gignac Compilation des succes par ordre alphabetique d interpretes PDF banq qc ca in French Bibliotheque et Archives nationales du Quebec p 436 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