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'''''C'est La Vie''''' ({{lang-en|It's Life|italic=yes}}) is the second studio album by Brazilian girl group [[Rouge (pop group)|Rouge]], released through [[Columbia Records]] on {{Start date|2003|5|4|mf=y}}. Recorded after the release of the band's majorly successful debut album, ''[[Rouge (Rouge album)|Rouge]]'' (2002), the group consulted work by frequent collaborator [[Rick Bonadio]].<ref name="primeiro">{{cite web |first=Lauro |last=Lisboa Garcia |url=http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/0,,EDR55104-6011,00.html|title=As cinderelas do pop|website=[[Globo.com]] |accessdate= 27 April 2015}}</ref> The album features [[zouk]] as the main style in the songs "[[Brilha La Luna]]" and "[[Vem Cair na Zueira]]", as well as international versions such as "Eu Quero Fugir" (version for "[[Runaway (The Corrs song)|Runaway]]" by [[The Corrs]]) and "[[C'est la Vie (B*Witched song)|C'est La Vie]]" (version of the song of the same name of the band [[B*Witched]]).
'''''C'est La Vie''''' ({{langx|en|It's Life|italic=yes}}) is the second studio album by Brazilian girl group [[Rouge (pop group)|Rouge]], released through [[Columbia Records]] on {{Start date|2003|5|4|mf=y}}. Recorded after the release of the band's majorly successful debut album, ''[[Rouge (Rouge album)|Rouge]]'' (2002), the group consulted work by frequent collaborator [[Rick Bonadio]].<ref name="primeiro">{{cite web |first=Lauro |last=Lisboa Garcia |url=http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/0,,EDR55104-6011,00.html|title=As cinderelas do pop|website=[[Globo.com]] |accessdate= 27 April 2015}}</ref> The album features [[zouk]] as the main style in the songs "[[Brilha La Luna]]" and "[[Vem Cair na Zueira]]", as well as international versions such as "Eu Quero Fugir" (version for "[[Runaway (The Corrs song)|Runaway]]" by [[The Corrs]]) and "[[C'est la Vie (B*Witched song)|C'est La Vie]]" (version of the song of the same name of the band [[B*Witched]]).


''C'est La Vie'' was certified [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] by the [[Pro-Música Brasil]] (PMB) and has sold over 900,000 copies.<ref name=cert/><ref name=paginas09>{{cite web|date=February 3, 2012|url=https://archive.ph/FQ6tL|publisher=Portal R7|title=De volta ao estúdio para gravar, grupo Rouge faz fotos durante ensaios|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705020433/http://entretenimento.r7.com/musica/noticias/de-volta-aos-estudio-para-gravar-grupo-rouge-faz-fotos-durante-ensaios-20121103.html}}</ref> Over 100,000 copies of the album were sold in just one week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/201/diversao_arte/musica_foco_rouge.htm|title=Rouge emplaca de novo|date=9 June 2003|work=ISTOÉ Gente|publisher=[[Terra Networks]]|author=Mariane Morisawa|accessdate=13 July 2015|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233856/http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/201/diversao_arte/musica_foco_rouge.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album spawned three singles, including the band's second non-consecutive number-one "Brilha La Luna", while its second single "[[Um Anjo Veio Me Falar]]" also achieving commercial success. It would remain the group's final album as a quintet after [[Luciana Andrade]]'s departure in 2004, but rejoined in 2017.
Commercially, the album was a success. It peaking inside the top three in Brazilian charts and was certified [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] by the [[Pro-Música Brasil]] (PMB) and has sold over 900,000 copies.<ref name=cert/><ref name=paginas09>{{cite web|date=February 3, 2012|url=https://archive.today/20150617025102/http://revistaquem.globo.com/QUEM-News/noticia/2012/11/por-onde-anda-luciana-andrade-ex-rouge.html|publisher=Portal R7|title=De volta ao estúdio para gravar, grupo Rouge faz fotos durante ensaios|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705020433/http://entretenimento.r7.com/musica/noticias/de-volta-aos-estudio-para-gravar-grupo-rouge-faz-fotos-durante-ensaios-20121103.html}}</ref> Over 100,000 copies of the album were sold in just one week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/201/diversao_arte/musica_foco_rouge.htm|title=Rouge emplaca de novo|date=9 June 2003|work=ISTOÉ Gente|publisher=[[Terra Networks]]|author=Mariane Morisawa|accessdate=13 July 2015|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233856/http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/201/diversao_arte/musica_foco_rouge.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album spawned three singles, including the band's second non-consecutive number-one "Brilha La Luna", while its second single "[[Um Anjo Veio Me Falar]]" also achieving commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40-charts.com/song.php?sid=6950&sort=chartid|title=Brilha La Luna - Top 20 Brazil|work=Top 40 Charts|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40-charts.com/song.php?sid=7772&sort=chartid|title=Um Anjo Veio Me Falar - Top 20 Brazil|work=Top 40 Charts|access-date=29 September 2013}}</ref> It would remain the group's final album as a quintet after [[Luciana Andrade]]'s departure in 2004, but rejoined in 2017.


==Background==
==Background==
After the success of its predecessor, the self-titled ''[[Rouge (Rouge album)|Rouge]]'' (2002), ''C'est La Vie'' brought to prominence the ''zouk'' genre that already was a hit in other parts of the world, mainly in [[Europe]].<ref name="Época">{{cite web|url=http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/0,,EDR57362-6011,00.html|title=Rouge lança segundo CD e tenta repetir sucesso com o zouk|last=Moreira|first=Denis|work=Diário de S. Paulo|publisher=Época|date=|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> The genre has similarities with [[lambada]] and arose in the [[Antilles]].<ref name="Época"/> According to the idealizer and producer of the album, [[Rick Bonadio]], the bet was in the rhythm mixed with [[Pop music|pop]].<ref name="gazeta">{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetadigital.com.br/conteudo/show/secao/18/materia/886|title=Rouge lança seu mais novo CD|publisher=Gazeta Digital|date=23 May 2003|accessdate=19 October 2012|archive-date=5 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010633/http://www.gazetadigital.com.br/conteudo/show/secao/18/materia/886|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to [[Luciana Andrade]], "after Ragatanga, everyone expects us to have something more to show. What we have to say is that we trust Rick and Sony [Music's] professionals".<ref name="Época"/> [[Li Martins|Patrícia Lissa]] points out that there was more interaction among the members at work, saying: "In this album, we participated in meetings with Rick Bonadio, to help choose the repertoire, we heard songs that were sent [...]"<ref name="terrarouge">{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/musica/2003/05/09/011.htm|title=Rouge lança segundo CD sem pretensão de bater recorde|publisher=[[Terra Networks]]|work=Terra|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref>
In 2002, Rouge beat 6,000 other hopefuls in [[Popstars (Brazilian TV series)|the Brazilian version]] of the [[Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão|Brazilian Television System]] talent show ''[[Popstars]]''. Recruited to join a girl group, the quintet signed a recording deal with [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] and [[Sony Music]] and became overnight hits, with their debut album ''[[Rouge (Rouge album)|Rouge]]'' emerging as the second biggest-selling album of the year 2002 in Brazil.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.today/20151025060628/http://www.geocities.ws/controle_remoto/mat2703-0804-02.html|title=Primeira eliminatória de "Popstars" reúne quase 6.000 em São Paulo|work=Geocities|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://abpd.org.br/home/numeros-do-mercado/ano-2002/|title=Ano 2002 – 20 CDs mais vendidos no Brasil|work=[[Pro-Música Brasil]]|access-date=30 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926113834/http://abpd.org.br/home/numeros-do-mercado/ano-2002/|archive-date=2015-09-26}}</ref> After the success of its predecessor, ''C'est La Vie'' brought to prominence the zouk genre that already was a hit in other parts of the world, mainly in [[Europe]].<ref name="Época">{{cite web|url=https://archive.today/20130426110207/http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/0,,EDR57362-6011,00.html|title=Rouge lança segundo CD e tenta repetir sucesso com o zouk|last=Moreira|first=Denis|work=Diário de S. Paulo|publisher=Época|date=|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> The genre has similarities with [[lambada]] and arose in the [[Antilles]].<ref name="Época"/> According to the album's musical producer, [[Rick Bonadio]], the bet was in the zouk mixed with [[Pop music|pop]].<ref name="gazeta">{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetadigital.com.br/conteudo/show/secao/18/materia/886|title=Rouge lança seu mais novo CD|publisher=Gazeta Digital|date=23 May 2003|accessdate=19 October 2012|archive-date=5 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010633/http://www.gazetadigital.com.br/conteudo/show/secao/18/materia/886|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to [[Luciana Andrade]]: "After "Ragatanga", everyone expects us to have something more to show. What we have to say is that we trust Bonadio and Sony [Music's] executivers".<ref name="Época"/> [[Li Martins|Patrícia Lissa]] points out that there was more interaction among the group's members at album, saying: "In this record, we participated in writing process with Bonadio, to help choose the songs, we heard songs that were sent."<ref name="terrarouge">{{cite web|url=https://archive.today/20130930051012/http://www.terra.com.br/musica/2003/05/09/011.htm|title=Rouge lança segundo CD sem pretensão de bater recorde|publisher=[[Terra Networks]]|work=Terra|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref> [[Fantine Thó]] commented on the album:


[[Fantine Thó]], also a member of the group, commented on the new work:{{cquote|"Zouk has been in Brazil for a long time, but no artist has yet introduced it to the general public. We are releasing zouk pop, with the signature of Rouge."<ref name="Época"/>}}
{{cquote|"Zouk has been in Brazil for a long time, but no artist has yet introduced it to the general audience. We are releasing zouk-pop, with the Rouge's brand."<ref name="Época"/>}}


About being under the pressure of having to repeat the same success of the debut album, the girls were recognized that they underwent it majorly: "we felt pressured, but tried not to think about it," Patricia said. "We wanted to be true and this is what will make the album have the quality of the first. If it will sell, that is a consequence."<ref name="terrarouge"/>
About being under the pressure of having to repeat the same album debute's comercial success, the members were recognized that they underwent it majorly, saind: "We felt pressured, but tried not to think about it. We wanted to be true and this is what will make the album have the quality of the album's debut. If it will sell, that is a consequence."<ref name="terrarouge"/>


== Singles ==
==Recording and songs==
{{Quote box|width=30%|align=left|quote="It was cool because it hape in a soft-mode. Bonadio gave the suggestion for the [[Li Martins|Lissah]], she thought in context. Then she decided to talk the idea for other members of the group. We talked while Bonadio, more experienced, was guiding us. The result was cool. It's one of my favorite tracks on the album"|source=&ndash;[[Lu Andrade]] reflecting on the fast-paced writing process for the song "[[Um Anjo Veio Me Falar]]".<ref name="ÉpocaEntrevista"/>}}
"[[Brilha La Luna]]", was released as the [[lead single]] from the album on 6 May 2003. The song, which is derived from zouk, was a hit on the charts. The album's second single, the [[ballad]], "[[Um Anjo Veio Me Falar]]", was released in 8 July 2003, and also became a success, becoming the band's second most famous song. The song was also part of the soundtrack to the soap opera ''[[Canavial de Paixões]]'' by [[Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão]]. The fourth and final single from the album was, "[[Vem Cair na Zueira]]", was released in 29 November 2003, and also follows the same zouk line adopted in "Brilha la Luna", but with a little more Latin rhythms. The group participated in the movie ''[[Xuxa Abracadabra]]'' (2003), presenting the song, which extracted a music video.
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The ''C'est La Vie'''s songs consists mainly of Portuguese-language versions made Bonadio's of songs writes by multinacional songwhriters, like it happened in the first album.<ref name="Época"/> The track that opens the album, "C'est La Vie", is a Portuguese-language version of the song of the [[C'est la Vie (B*Witched song)|same-title]] by [[B*Witched]]'s the Irish girl group. The version of the song for some musical critics, remember the hit "[[Strawberry Kisses#Rouge version|Beijo Molhado]]", writing by Milton Guedes. "Brilha La Luna", written by Bonadio, has a "caliente" (hot) appeal and a "pop-zouk"'s rhythm called.<ref name="terrarouge"/> The song "Me Faz Feliz" is Guedes's version of the song "Heavenly."<ref name="terrarouge"/> "Quando Chega a Noite" is a [[disco music]]-tinged track sing for [[Karin Hils]] the major verses.<ref name="Época"/> The song is a version of the song "Llega la Noche", origiginally by the Argentine girl group [[Bandana (pop band)|Bandana]], formed also in [[Argentina]]'s ''Popstars''.<ref name="gazeta"/> One of the highlights of the album is the track "[[Um Anjo Veio Me Falar]]", written by members with Bonadio.<ref name="terrarouge"/> The song is a Portuguese-language version of "Angel In My Heart", by the British pop band [[Hear'Say]].<ref name="terrarouge"/> The "Fantasma"'song was written by Fúlvio Márcio, who wrote some tracks from the group's self-debut album.

"Vem Cair na Zueira", also Bonadio's writing, follows the same style of "[[Brilha La Luna]]", having a zouk-tinged.<ref name="Época"/><ref name="ÉpocaEntrevista"/> "Dentro de Mim" is written by Charles Midnight, who has written songs for [[Joe Cocker]] and [[James Brown]]. According to Bonadio: "When I asked him for a lyrics for the Rouge's album, Midnight said he already knew the group and their songs, and so did all the other foreign authors we talked to".<ref name="gazeta"/> Andrade favorite songs is "Eu quero Fugir", the Portuguese version for "[[Runaway (The Corrs song)|Runaway]]", hit by Irish band [[The Corrs]]. Andrade saind: "When I moved to São Paulo and started to get involved with music, my friends always said that The Corrs had everything to do with my style". [[Fantine Thó]] made her debut as a songwriter in the ballad "Um Dia Sem Você".<ref name="Época"/> About this song [[Aline Wirley]] further elaborated: "I used to sing more [[R&B]]'s ballads and even [[rap]], but my favorite album track have a [[pop rock]]-oriented".<ref name="gazeta"/> In this song, Wirley and Thó sings lead on the verses and bridge, while the other members sing the chorus.<ref name="ÉpocaEntrevista">{{cite web|url=http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/0,,EDG58682-5856,00.html|title=Meninas do Rouge falam à ÉPOCA em entrevista exclusiva|last=Cavalcante|first=Lina|publisher=[[Época (Brazilian magazine)|Época]]|date=|accessdate=5 October 2013}}</ref> Andrade and Bonadio also written the track "Abra o Seu Coração".<ref name="Época"/>

==Spanish version==
A version of the album "C'est La Vie" was recorded in Spanish, to be released the same year. But with the departure of the member Luciana, the CD and the project of the 4th DvD ended up being canceled. The edition of the album "C'est La Vie" in Spanish, includes versions of songs of the own and some of the first album. The song "Um anjo veio me falar", also won, in addition to the Spanish version, a [[music video]], which was even comrecializado, where still today, has access. In 2012, it was recorded that the songs of the album leaked on the Internet and discovered by [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wix.com/fcoamoreotempo/prasempreteamar#!__historia-clv|title=C'est La Vie: História e venda|work=Wix|accessdate=28 May 2011}}{{Dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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==Awards==
==Awards==
The album was a success in the awards, being indicated to 9 different prizes, being indicated the total to 16, and winning 13 prizes. The song "Brilha La Luna" won the awards for Best Music at "Capricho Awards", "[[Meus Prêmios Nick]]", "Trophy" Universal Musical Trophy, "Musical Universe" and the "Zero Magazine Award". The band also won the "[[Multishow Brazilian Music Award]]" in the ''Best Group'' category.<ref name="prêmios">{{cite web|url=http://fcoamoreotempo.wix.com/prasempreteamar#!__premios-clv|title=C'est La Vie: Prêmios|work=Wix|accessdate=6 October 2013|archive-date=10 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610223607/http://fcoamoreotempo.wix.com/prasempreteamar#!__premios-clv|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The album was a success in the awards, being indicated to 9 different prizes, being indicated the total to 16, and winning 13 prizes. The song "Brilha La Luna" won the awards for Best Music at "Capricho Awards", "[[Meus Prêmios Nick]]", "Trophy" Universal Musical Trophy, "Musical Universe" and the "Zero Magazine Award". The band also won the "[[Multishow Brazilian Music Award]]" in the ''Best Group'' category.<ref name="prêmios">{{cite web|url=http://fcoamoreotempo.wix.com/prasempreteamar#!__premios-clv|title=C'est La Vie: Prêmios|work=Wix|accessdate=6 October 2013|archive-date=10 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610223607/http://fcoamoreotempo.wix.com/prasempreteamar#!__premios-clv|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The DVD ''A Festa dos Seus Sonhos'', also received 2 awards, in "Capricho Awards 2004" and "Troféu Universo Musical 2004", in addition to being nominated to the "Multishow Award of Brazilian Music" in the category "Best DVD".<ref name="prêmios"/>

The group also achieved a 2004 [[Latin Grammy]] nomination in the "Best Brazilian Pop Album" category, being the band's first and only nomination. The DVD ''A Festa dos Seus Sonhos'', also received 2 awards, in "Capricho Awards 2004" and "Troféu Universo Musical 2004", in addition to being nominated to the "Multishow Award of Brazilian Music" in the category "Best DVD".<ref name="prêmios"/>


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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of best-selling girl groups]]
*[[List of best-selling girl groups#Best-selling girl group albums|List of best-selling girl group albums in Brazil]]

*[[List of best-selling girl groups#Best-selling girl group albums]]
[[Category:2000s Portuguese-language albums]]
==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

Latest revision as of 17:46, 29 October 2024

C'est La Vie
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 4, 2003 (2003-05-04)
RecordedFebruary – April 2003
Genre
Length51:32
Label
ProducerRick Bonadio
Rouge chronology
Rouge Remixes
(2002)
C'est La Vie
(2003)
A Festa dos Seus Sonhos
(2003)
Singles from C'est La Vie
  1. "Brilha La Luna"
    Released: May 6, 2003 (2003-05-06)
  2. "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar"
    Released: July 8, 2003 (2003-07-08)
  3. "Vem Cair na Zueira"
    Released: November 29, 2003 (2003-11-29)

C'est La Vie (English: It's Life) is the second studio album by Brazilian girl group Rouge, released through Columbia Records on May 4, 2003 (2003-05-04). Recorded after the release of the band's majorly successful debut album, Rouge (2002), the group consulted work by frequent collaborator Rick Bonadio.[1] The album features zouk as the main style in the songs "Brilha La Luna" and "Vem Cair na Zueira", as well as international versions such as "Eu Quero Fugir" (version for "Runaway" by The Corrs) and "C'est La Vie" (version of the song of the same name of the band B*Witched).

Commercially, the album was a success. It peaking inside the top three in Brazilian charts and was certified platinum by the Pro-Música Brasil (PMB) and has sold over 900,000 copies.[2][3] Over 100,000 copies of the album were sold in just one week.[4] The album spawned three singles, including the band's second non-consecutive number-one "Brilha La Luna", while its second single "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar" also achieving commercial success.[5][6] It would remain the group's final album as a quintet after Luciana Andrade's departure in 2004, but rejoined in 2017.

Background

[edit]

In 2002, Rouge beat 6,000 other hopefuls in the Brazilian version of the Brazilian Television System talent show Popstars. Recruited to join a girl group, the quintet signed a recording deal with Columbia and Sony Music and became overnight hits, with their debut album Rouge emerging as the second biggest-selling album of the year 2002 in Brazil.[7][8] After the success of its predecessor, C'est La Vie brought to prominence the zouk genre that already was a hit in other parts of the world, mainly in Europe.[9] The genre has similarities with lambada and arose in the Antilles.[9] According to the album's musical producer, Rick Bonadio, the bet was in the zouk mixed with pop.[10] According to Luciana Andrade: "After "Ragatanga", everyone expects us to have something more to show. What we have to say is that we trust Bonadio and Sony [Music's] executivers".[9] Patrícia Lissa points out that there was more interaction among the group's members at album, saying: "In this record, we participated in writing process with Bonadio, to help choose the songs, we heard songs that were sent."[11] Fantine Thó commented on the album:

"Zouk has been in Brazil for a long time, but no artist has yet introduced it to the general audience. We are releasing zouk-pop, with the Rouge's brand."[9]

About being under the pressure of having to repeat the same album debute's comercial success, the members were recognized that they underwent it majorly, saind: "We felt pressured, but tried not to think about it. We wanted to be true and this is what will make the album have the quality of the album's debut. If it will sell, that is a consequence."[11]

Recording and songs

[edit]

"It was cool because it hape in a soft-mode. Bonadio gave the suggestion for the Lissah, she thought in context. Then she decided to talk the idea for other members of the group. We talked while Bonadio, more experienced, was guiding us. The result was cool. It's one of my favorite tracks on the album"

Lu Andrade reflecting on the fast-paced writing process for the song "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar".[12]
A man with brown hair dressed in a grey suit is smiling at the reader.
The album has several Portuguese-language versions, like "C'est La Vie" by Irish girl group B*Witched (left) and "Eu Quero Fugir" by Irish band The Corrs (right).

The C'est La Vie's songs consists mainly of Portuguese-language versions made Bonadio's of songs writes by multinacional songwhriters, like it happened in the first album.[9] The track that opens the album, "C'est La Vie", is a Portuguese-language version of the song of the same-title by B*Witched's the Irish girl group. The version of the song for some musical critics, remember the hit "Beijo Molhado", writing by Milton Guedes. "Brilha La Luna", written by Bonadio, has a "caliente" (hot) appeal and a "pop-zouk"'s rhythm called.[11] The song "Me Faz Feliz" is Guedes's version of the song "Heavenly."[11] "Quando Chega a Noite" is a disco music-tinged track sing for Karin Hils the major verses.[9] The song is a version of the song "Llega la Noche", origiginally by the Argentine girl group Bandana, formed also in Argentina's Popstars.[10] One of the highlights of the album is the track "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar", written by members with Bonadio.[11] The song is a Portuguese-language version of "Angel In My Heart", by the British pop band Hear'Say.[11] The "Fantasma"'song was written by Fúlvio Márcio, who wrote some tracks from the group's self-debut album.

"Vem Cair na Zueira", also Bonadio's writing, follows the same style of "Brilha La Luna", having a zouk-tinged.[9][12] "Dentro de Mim" is written by Charles Midnight, who has written songs for Joe Cocker and James Brown. According to Bonadio: "When I asked him for a lyrics for the Rouge's album, Midnight said he already knew the group and their songs, and so did all the other foreign authors we talked to".[10] Andrade favorite songs is "Eu quero Fugir", the Portuguese version for "Runaway", hit by Irish band The Corrs. Andrade saind: "When I moved to São Paulo and started to get involved with music, my friends always said that The Corrs had everything to do with my style". Fantine Thó made her debut as a songwriter in the ballad "Um Dia Sem Você".[9] About this song Aline Wirley further elaborated: "I used to sing more R&B's ballads and even rap, but my favorite album track have a pop rock-oriented".[10] In this song, Wirley and Thó sings lead on the verses and bridge, while the other members sing the chorus.[12] Andrade and Bonadio also written the track "Abra o Seu Coração".[9]

Spanish version

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A version of the album "C'est La Vie" was recorded in Spanish, to be released the same year. But with the departure of the member Luciana, the CD and the project of the 4th DvD ended up being canceled. The edition of the album "C'est La Vie" in Spanish, includes versions of songs of the own and some of the first album. The song "Um anjo veio me falar", also won, in addition to the Spanish version, a music video, which was even comrecializado, where still today, has access. In 2012, it was recorded that the songs of the album leaked on the Internet and discovered by YouTube.[13]

Track listing

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 All songs producer by Rick Bonadio
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."C'est La Vie" (C'est La Vie)
2:54
2."Brilha La Luna"3:31
3."Me Faz Feliz" (Heavenly)
  • Pelle Ankarberg
  • version: Guedes
3:22
4."Quando Chega A Noite" (Llega La Noche)
  • Fernando Lopez Rossi
  • Afo Verde
  • Pablo Durand
  • version: Fúlvio Márcio
3:13
5."Um Anjo Veio Me Falar" (Angel In My Heart)4:13
6."Fantasma" (Demon)
  • Lars Edvall
  • Mattias Reimer
  • version: Márcio
3:19
7."Vem Cair na Zueira"
  • Bonadio
3:24
8."Dentro De Mim" (Underneath My Skin)
3:37
9."Eu Quero Fugir" (Runaway)4:30
10."Delírio" (Delirious)
  • Anthony Anderson
  • Steve Smith
  • Dane DeViller
  • Sean Hosein
  • version: Márcio
3:59
11."Um Dia Sem Você"
  • Thó
4:05
12."Abra O Seu Coração"
  • Bonadio
  • Andrade
3:45
13."Diz Aí Felicidade" (Having Fun)
  • Bonadio
  • Beto Paciello
  • Márcio
3:53
14."Vamos Mudar O Mundo" (Cambiar El Mundo)
4:22
Total length:51:32

Awards

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The album was a success in the awards, being indicated to 9 different prizes, being indicated the total to 16, and winning 13 prizes. The song "Brilha La Luna" won the awards for Best Music at "Capricho Awards", "Meus Prêmios Nick", "Trophy" Universal Musical Trophy, "Musical Universe" and the "Zero Magazine Award". The band also won the "Multishow Brazilian Music Award" in the Best Group category.[14] The DVD A Festa dos Seus Sonhos, also received 2 awards, in "Capricho Awards 2004" and "Troféu Universo Musical 2004", in addition to being nominated to the "Multishow Award of Brazilian Music" in the category "Best DVD".[14]

Year Awards ceremony Award Results
2003 Capricho Awards 2003[14] Best Music for "Brilha la Luna" Won
Meus Prêmios Nick 2003[14] Best Music (Brilha La Luna) Won
Best Music Video (Brilha La Luna) Won
Multishow Brazilian Music Award[14] Group revelation Won
Best DVD for A Festa dos Seus Sonhos Nominated
Troféu Universo Musical[14] Best Album (C'est La Vie) Won
Best Song (Brilha La Luna) Won
2004 Capricho Awards 2004[14] Best Song "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar" Won
Best DVD (A Festa dos Seus Sonhos) Won
MTV Video Music Brasil Audience Selection (Brilha la Luna) Nominated
Prêmio Academia Brasileira de Letras[14] Best band Won
Prêmio Miscelânea Design (ABRE)[14] Best Album Won
Prêmio Revista Zero[14] Best Song (Brilha la Luna) Won
Troféu Universo Musical 2004[14] Best Song (Um Anjo Veio Me Falar) Won
Best DVD A Festa dos Seus Sonhos Won

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[2] Platinum 900,000[3]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Lisboa Garcia, Lauro. "As cinderelas do pop". Globo.com. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Brazilian album certifications – Rouge – C'est La Vie" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil.
  3. ^ a b "De volta ao estúdio para gravar, grupo Rouge faz fotos durante ensaios". Portal R7. February 3, 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ Mariane Morisawa (9 June 2003). "Rouge emplaca de novo". ISTOÉ Gente. Terra Networks. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Brilha La Luna - Top 20 Brazil". Top 40 Charts. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar - Top 20 Brazil". Top 40 Charts. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Primeira eliminatória de "Popstars" reúne quase 6.000 em São Paulo". Geocities. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  8. ^ "Ano 2002 – 20 CDs mais vendidos no Brasil". Pro-Música Brasil. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i Moreira, Denis. "Rouge lança segundo CD e tenta repetir sucesso com o zouk". Diário de S. Paulo. Época. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  10. ^ a b c d "Rouge lança seu mais novo CD". Gazeta Digital. 23 May 2003. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  11. ^ a b c d e f "Rouge lança segundo CD sem pretensão de bater recorde". Terra. Terra Networks. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  12. ^ a b c Cavalcante, Lina. "Meninas do Rouge falam à ÉPOCA em entrevista exclusiva". Época. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  13. ^ "C'est La Vie: História e venda". Wix. Retrieved 28 May 2011.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "C'est La Vie: Prêmios". Wix. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  15. ^ "Diversão & arte - Música". Isto É. Archived from the original on 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  16. ^ "Ano 2003 - 20 CDs mais vendidos no Brasil". Pro-Música Brasil. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2017.