"Ce n'est rien" is a song by French singer-songwriter Julien Clerc. It was released as the first single from his 1971 album Niagara.

The song is composed by Julien Clerc himself, the lyrics are by Étienne Roda-Gil.[1][2] It is one of Clerc's most famous songs.[3]

It is an optimistic song with a catchy melody. As Radio Paname! put it, the song "asks us to put the worries of everyday life into perspective" and conveys a "message of resilience and hope".[3]

The single reached the top 10 in France and number one on the Belgian Telemoustique chart.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Charts

Chart (1971–1974) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] 4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] 16
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] 23

References

  1. ^ Chronique de la chanson française - Google Books. Editions Chronique. 2003. ISBN 978-2-205-05521-4.
  2. ^ "Julien Clerc : Ce n'est rien - ici". ici, le média de la vie locale.
  3. ^ a b "Julien Clerc : cinq décennies de chansons inoubliables" (in French). Radio Paname!. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  4. ^ Musica e dischi - Google Books. 1972.
  5. ^ Billboard Music Week - Google Books. Billboard Publications. 1972.
  6. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 22, 1972 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. January 22, 1972 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. January 29, 1972 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 8 July 1972. p. 39-IA5. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2025-01-10. His last single and album, "Ce N'est Rien", both reached the No. 1 spot.
  10. ^ "Julien Clerc – Ce n'est rien" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 43, 1974" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Julien Clerc – Ce n'est rien" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
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