Paris Latino
1983 single by Bandolero
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"Paris Latino" is the debut single by French band Bandolero, released in 1983. In 2002, the song was successfully covered by Star Academy 2. In 2017, the movie Call Me By Your Name used the song in its soundtrack. The song was remixed by Jellybean Benitez for radio and club play.
Track listing and formats
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Star Academy 2 version
| "Paris Latino" | ||||
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| Single by Star Academy 2 | ||||
| from the album Fait sa boum | ||||
| B-side | "Video Killed the Radio Star" | |||
| Released | 10 December 2002 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
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| Producer | Christian Lachenal | |||
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In late 2002, the song was covered by Star Academy 2, on the album Fait sa boum which is composed of cover versions of 1980s hit. The song, performed during Star Academy's concert tour, is also available on the album Live.[11] It achieved success, topping the singles charts in France and Belgium (Wallonia). As of August 2014, the song was the eleventh best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 651,000 units sold.[12]
Track listing and formats
- French CD single[13]
- "Paris Latino" – 3:31
- "Video Killed the Radio Star" – 3:23
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[14] | 1 |
| France (SNEP)[15] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 7 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
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| France (SNEP)[17] | 18 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Belgium (BRMA)[21] | Gold | 25,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||