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"Joe le taxi" (English: "Joe the Taxi Driver") is a French song written by Franck Langolff and Étienne Roda-Gil for French singer Vanessa Paradis. The song was later included on her debut album, M&J (short for "Marilyn & John"), which, although peaking at number thirteen in France, drew limited interest in the United Kingdom when it was issued in August 1988. Paradis recorded the song in 1987, at the age of fourteen. It went on to top the singles chart in France for eleven weeks, and, uncommonly for a French-language song at that time, was released in the UK and Ireland the following year, where it peaked at numbers three and two respectively. The music video for the song was produced by Lili Balian, Jake Hertz, and Addie Calcagnini.more »
- Year:
- 1987
- 3:18
- 67Views
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- #1
- French
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Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa Chantal Paradis (French pronunciation: [vanɛsa ʃɑ̃tal paʁadi]) (born 22 December 1972) is a French singer, model and actress. She became a child star at 14 with the worldwide success of her single Joe le taxi. Since 1991, Paradis has been a spokesmodel for Chanel. She was in a relationship with actor Johnny Depp from 1998 to 2012. Vanessa's sister, Alysson Paradis, is a French actress. more »
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Written by: Etienne Roda-Gil, Franck Langolff
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
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10 facts about this song
Artist's Background"Joe le Taxi" is sung by the French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis. - Paradis was only 14 years old when she recorded the song. |
Chart SuccessThe song marked Vanessa's breakthrough success, it topped the French Singles Chart for 11 weeks in 1987. - "Joe le Taxi" also achieved international success, reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. |
Song PropertiesThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 54 seconds long. - It was originally recorded in French, but Paradis recorded an English version, "Joe the Taxi", for her international fan base. |
Song CompositionThe song was composed by Franck Langolff and written by Étienne Roda-Gil. - Its music is a mix of pop and samba influences, characterized by its repeating samba beat and Paradis' sensual vocals. |
Influence and Impact"Joe le Taxi" was Paradis' first major hit, and it launched her music career both in France and internationally. - The song was re-released in 2009, more than 20 years after its initial release, demonstrating its enduring popularity. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Joe le Taxi" features Paradis in various cut scenes sitting, dancing, and walking around. It also shows Paradis in a taxi wandering through Paris. |
Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Joe le Taxi", including Stereo Total in 1999, and Lio in 2009. It has also been remixed by various DJs. |
Cultural ReferencesThe song has also inspired a French film titled "Joe le Taxi," reflecting its cultural impact. |
Later PerformancesVanessa Paradis has performed "Joe le Taxi" many times since the song's initial release, including in her live performances and tours. |
Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Joe le Taxi" tell the story of a taxi driver named Joe who travels around Paris. His passengers include women, tourists, and a variety of people who love his stories about the city. |
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