Cette chanson est un monument !! le ton est donné dès l'introduction, c'est percutant dans toute l'instrumentalisation, la mélodie 🎵 est superbe, il ne se démode pas incontournable bijou français ! Merci de rendre hommage à Rose🌹 Laurens.
Merci Derek pour ce titre Intemporel "Africa" de cette Superbe Artiste Rose Laurens et de cette Voix Magique et Emotionnelle ;-) "Quand tu pars" et "American love' sont également des Hits Wonder !!! ;) Best regards to France ///
Wow thank‘s for reacting to this! I discovered her a few years ago and immediately remembered hearing ''Africa'' years and years ago on the radio. Even though I like the French language, I‘d recommend to you to check out the English version wich slaps haha even more! Make sure to check out her songs ''American Love'' & ''Night Sky'' also, wich are both superb! Her voice reminds me of Annie Lennox sometimes but she‘s one of a kind, gone to soon.. Rest in Peace 🌹
Thank you Dereck ! Rose was such a great singer ! I can recommend you a French group from West Indies (2 fantastic sisters with beautiful voices), one of their songs : "Si la vie demande ça" (amazing). And or course France Gall, in another style, with "Dancing disco" ! Thanks for your interest for French artists 🙂
Dear derek, She was in charts radio . The first official chart start with top 50 in 1984. Before that, in France we classified artist by the sell album and radio . Take care and thanks for this one. When it's came out , i was 4 years old. So long ago. Thanks and keep trying french music .
"Africa" is from 1982. The Top 50, the only official ranking of sales of singles in France, was initiated only in 1984, in particular thanks to the television program of the same name broadcast on Canal + the same year.
A hit song that I'm pretty sure was recommended by me and others to Dereck at the beginning when he started listening French songs. Have a special though for Rose Laurens. Rest in peace
That was a smashing hit but the reason there was no real chart position is that an official charts for music was created only in 1984 with the birt of a very popular show called TOP 50 whichwas broadcasted every satuday night it listed the 50 best seeling records of the time. Before this date we hadn't no real chart but with more than a 1000000 millions sold we can easily imagine she could have been n° 1 . The song was really pouplar on radios as well. But she was more or less a one hit wonder because of the huge success this song had it was difficult to do something bigger after... RIP
Hi Dereck! Thanks for your react on Rose Laurens but AGAIN it isn't the original music video! Yet it does exist! This song Africa is a "classic" in France and released in October 1982 taken from her first album Déraisonnable as a first single. It will be ranked no.1 and and will sell more than a million copies certified Platinum disc!Do you know that this song was born out of an argument between Rose Laurens and her companion? In the middle of a working session, he writes a dancing melody but does not want to give it to him because he wants a fairly serious first album. Rose insists because she finds this very energetic music that pleases her and finally he accepts. There is an English version called Africa (Vodoo master) released in March 1983, which will rank No. 3 in Germany and No. 1 in Austria, No. 2 in Switzerland and Norway. This song will be covered many times in particular in Germany sung in the language of Goethe entitled simply "Afrika". Whether in English or French version, each also has its long version. You can find them on Spotify. For the English version, it's the same music video as in France. As you say, at the time in France, there was no official classification yet, that's normal. It was not until November 1984 that there was the TOP 50, the only official ranking of singles sales in France (45 RPM, Maxi 45 RPM, 2-track CD, Maxi CD) and also albums (Top Albums) initiated by the SNEP. It has become a real institution thanks to the weekly television program on Canal + (first encrypted channel in France from November 1984) from 1984 tp 1993. For your NEXT REACT you can do it or her second single, her "follow up" entitled "Mamy Yoko" taken from her second album (wich exists in English version too) with Japanese vibes! Unfortunately Rose Laurens passed away on April 29, 2018 following cancer. Thanks for your great work our Frenchie American dude. 👍🇫🇷
hi dereck. to answer you the first top 50 was created in november 1984 and the first no1 besoin de rien envie de toi de peter and sloane (in front of steevie wonder i think) i confirm that she was in the radio charts and in the hits of the clubs
this song is timeless! always fun to hear it and you get into it. The voice of rose laurens is magnificent. in the musical 'les miserables' she offers the best versions of the songs. For me she is the only fantine
One of the most iconic French songs. An enormous success. Timeless. And another one-hit-wonder. Yes the mourners will say "what about Mamy Yoko?". But absolutely not comparable
Try her musical "heir" : fishbach "un autre que moi" Similarity is obvious One rare talented singer And about rose "Africa" well it's an 80's classic in France, huge hit!
This song is a level above the previous one. It's a song where the lyrics of the chorus really stick in the head. Like "On va s'aimer" for example, this is the type of song whose chorus is repeated in a loop at the end of the song. Like it or not, the lyrics are embedded after you hear the song. If you like this type of voice then, you have to react to "Mamy Blue" (1970) by Nicoletta. ua-cam.com/video/LD2uHFT2bI4/v-deo.html A French song which like "Comme d'Habitude" (1967 Claude François - the song covered in English under the title "My Way") toured the world and was sung in French or English by the greatest singers of the time: Céline Dion, Julio Iglesias, Vicky Leandros, Joe Cocker, Pop- Tops, Roger Whittaker, The Golden Gate Quartet, and even in reggae version by The Cimarons. On the other hand, knowing about your grandmother, I think this song could very quickly make a tear roll down your cheek. It's better to know that beforehand. Afterward, you'll be able to discover "Idées Noires" (1980) where she gives the answer to Bernard Lavilliers. ua-cam.com/video/VXwGh8RpPiU/v-deo.html
Pour connaître les versions en anglais et en français. C'est sans parti pris que je trouve la version française plus percutante! Sans conteste ma préférée. To know the English and French versions. It is without bias that I find the French version more impactful! Definitely my favorite.
Next should be Quand tu pars written specifically for her by Francis Cabrel. He has rarely written for anyone else but himself. Like us here, he was a fan of her unique voice. Thank you Dereck, keep up the good work
Hi Derek, very glad you liked this song. I am sure you will like an amazing singer from Belgium. Her name is Maurane. You might start with the song "toutes les mamas". Maurane very sadly passed away as well..
R.I.P. ROSE LAURENS...🙏😔merci dereck pour cette chanson qui a été un énorme succès en France.
Oui merci 😉
Cette chanson est un monument !! le ton est donné dès l'introduction, c'est percutant dans toute l'instrumentalisation, la mélodie 🎵 est superbe, il ne se démode pas incontournable bijou français ! Merci de rendre hommage à Rose🌹 Laurens.
A huge thank you to you Dereck for this video of my daughter's favorite song. The voice of Rose Laurens is greatly missed in France.
*Another fantastic 80's song and singer...*
Quelle voix magnifique, partie trop tôt !!! Elle nous manque!!!
Love This Song ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I would like to return in 80's, my teenage life with so much great songs.
4 millions copies have been sold throughout Europe in French and English language.
At the risk of being the proverbial broken record, you are freaking adorable, Dereck :)
RIP beautiful and talented Rose Laurens!
oh finally Rose! thanks a lot, still so catchy after all those years
wOw!
this is RARE....
I have never heard the French version, only the English version. O_o
Makes me wanna learn French XD
A great song, a unique voice, a superb melody. Iconic. Unforgettable. So catchy!
Big succes in Europe....😍😍😍😍
Merci Derek pour ce titre Intemporel "Africa" de cette Superbe Artiste Rose Laurens et de cette Voix Magique et Emotionnelle ;-) "Quand tu pars" et "American love' sont également des Hits Wonder !!! ;) Best regards to France ///
So beautifull, both Rose 🌹 🌹 🌹 and the song... nice album too, " j' te prêterai jamais " so beautifull too...💔
🍌🍌🍌it's a pleasure to see your face during this video 😁 a classic hit in France ; french music in 80's was amazing...
''quand tu pars'' par Rose Laurens, magique...
Chanteuse majuscule avec sa voix hors du temps.......
merci Dereck
exacte gilles !!!!
Wow thank‘s for reacting to this!
I discovered her a few years ago and immediately remembered hearing ''Africa'' years and years ago on the radio. Even though I like the French language, I‘d recommend to you to check out the English version wich slaps haha even more!
Make sure to check out her songs ''American Love'' & ''Night Sky'' also, wich are both superb! Her voice reminds me of Annie Lennox sometimes but she‘s one of a kind, gone to soon.. Rest in Peace 🌹
I clicked on this video so fast, that's how excited I was to hear this song again. Glad you liked it Dereck.
Her song "quand tu pars" is AMAZING. Her unique voice is giving me shivers. Lover her so much.
One of the best French 80's song ever made. Very funky beats. She sings really good.
She was Fantine in the original version of Les Mis. She was amazing in that part. Such a pure voice! Sadly she passed away three years ago.
Great French singer Rose Laurens !! Famous Voice, great artist!!!
Rose died ...She was talented Dereck you're so right 😉😉😉
I adore her voice🥰🥰🥰
They played it last night in a Berlin bar. Everyone loved it
Finally. I have been waiting for this.
Miss you, Rose 🌹 ! Beautiful flower 🌹
J'adore África de Rose Laurens.
Merci Dereck !
Belle voix française que j'ai ecouter régulièrement 😊
Oh I loved that song when it came out. Pre-Amazon times, could only buy it when on holidays in France.
Thank you Dereck ! Rose was such a great singer ! I can recommend you a French group from West Indies (2 fantastic sisters with beautiful voices), one of their songs : "Si la vie demande ça" (amazing). And or course France Gall, in another style, with "Dancing disco" ! Thanks for your interest for French artists 🙂
Native ;-)
I knew this was a big hit but I didn't know that it was successful outside France.
Quite unusual for French songs.
👍🏻👏🏻
ua-cam.com/video/7p5PK3dmVQE/v-deo.html
English version and video clip !
In Switzerland she was on 2 after Flashdance - What a Feeling. Only for 1 week though.
Aaaah Rose Laurens des bons souvenirs de môme ça
Yesssss about time, R.I.P. Rose
Here it iiiiiissss!!! When I was a child this song put my furs to the "garde à vous":). Thank you for sharing, another granted song!
Dear derek,
She was in charts radio .
The first official chart start with top 50 in 1984.
Before that, in France we classified artist by the sell album and radio .
Take care and thanks for this one.
When it's came out , i was 4 years old. So long ago.
Thanks and keep trying french music .
this woman was simple but of a very large class . 👍❤
thanks from official page from france rose laurens souvenirs fan page FACEBOOK
"Africa" is from 1982. The Top 50, the only official ranking of sales of singles in France, was initiated only in 1984, in particular thanks to the television program of the same name broadcast on Canal + the same year.
Great 80’s song! My early teenage years! I miss the 80’s!!!!
waouh ! I almost forgot about this so good song. Thanks a lot to remind me this treasure.
In France, charts and music videos start "seriously" in 1984 in France.
J'adore, i love it! Super, great! Thank you Dereck! Bisous
A hit song that I'm pretty sure was recommended by me and others to Dereck at the beginning when he started listening French songs.
Have a special though for Rose Laurens. Rest in peace
There's an English version of this song called "Africa (Voodoo Master)" as well.
Thank you so much Dereck, we love you!!!
That was a smashing hit but the reason there was no real chart position is that an official charts for music was created only in 1984 with the birt of a very popular show called TOP 50 whichwas broadcasted every satuday night it listed the 50 best seeling records of the time. Before this date we hadn't no real chart but with more than a 1000000 millions sold we can easily imagine she could have been n° 1 . The song was really pouplar on radios as well. But she was more or less a one hit wonder because of the huge success this song had it was difficult to do something bigger after... RIP
Hello Dereck, yes her voice is sexy, this song is a gem. kiss from France
A stunning smash single. I still remember it when it came out, hit record all the way 🎶
She was amazing !
A-fri-ca. Rose Laurens. Of course.
We had such great stuff in the 1980ies
J'aime ta reaction ❤
So good !!!
That's right, this song deserves a
🍌🎵🍌Banana Dance🍌🎵🍌 yeah !
Very good choice. I forgot this one.
That is corrected. Thanks Dereck.
Hi Dereck! Thanks for your react on Rose Laurens but AGAIN it isn't the original music video! Yet it does exist!
This song Africa is a "classic" in France and released in October 1982 taken from her first album Déraisonnable as a first single. It will be ranked no.1 and and will sell more than a million copies certified Platinum disc!Do you know that this song was born out of an argument between Rose Laurens and her companion?
In the middle of a working session, he writes a dancing melody but does not want to give it to him because he wants a fairly serious first album.
Rose insists because she finds this very energetic music that pleases her and finally he accepts.
There is an English version called Africa (Vodoo master) released in March 1983, which will rank No. 3 in Germany and No. 1 in Austria, No. 2 in Switzerland and Norway.
This song will be covered many times in particular in Germany sung in the language of Goethe entitled simply "Afrika".
Whether in English or French version, each also has its long version. You can find them on Spotify. For the English version, it's the same music video as in France.
As you say, at the time in France, there was no official classification yet, that's normal. It was not until November 1984 that there was the TOP 50, the only official ranking of singles sales in France (45 RPM, Maxi 45 RPM, 2-track CD, Maxi CD) and also albums (Top Albums) initiated by the SNEP. It has become a real institution thanks to the weekly television program on Canal + (first encrypted channel in France from November 1984) from 1984 tp 1993.
For your NEXT REACT you can do it or her second single, her "follow up" entitled "Mamy Yoko" taken from her second album (wich exists in English version too) with Japanese vibes!
Unfortunately Rose Laurens passed away on April 29, 2018 following cancer.
Thanks for your great work our Frenchie American dude. 👍🇫🇷
thanks from rose laurens souvenirs page
I love you !🥰😍😘
Rose Laurens ❤
Try Alphaville : "forever young" and "big in Japan"!!
Rose reste malgré sa disparition précoce une voix unique: son plus clip est Quand tu pars et American love
My man brings the french classics ^^'
merci Dereck que de souvenirs d'enfance grâce à tes réactions :)
hi dereck. to answer you the first top 50 was created in november 1984 and the first no1 besoin de rien envie de toi de peter and sloane (in front of steevie wonder i think) i confirm that she was in the radio charts and in the hits of the clubs
merci dereck ..a la méme époque il y a avait aussi jakie quartz ( juste une mise au point )
Yeah ! Thank you ! Great reaction 😁👍😉👍
Look out for American Love Grande tu Pas
this song is timeless! always fun to hear it and you get into it. The voice of rose laurens is magnificent.
in the musical 'les miserables' she offers the best versions of the songs. For me she is the only fantine
Dereck, you're French now. Come here you will be welcome :D
Hi Dereck ! Please, take a look at Jackie Quartz 's song "Mise au point". Pure 80's sound and song.
Thanks for knowing another french songs
One of the most iconic French songs. An enormous success. Timeless. And another one-hit-wonder. Yes the mourners will say "what about Mamy Yoko?". But absolutely not comparable
ROSE LAURENS "AMERICAN LOVE" PLEASE §§§§§
Please check "Quand tu pars" by Rose Laurens.
Hi! Love your channel! Please, try to listen Rose laurens- Je me jette a l'eau . Pure Jewel!
Wow, Rose Laurens' Africaaaa :-) What a way to learn french ... 80's star
OMG love her
The official charts didn't exist yet in France in 1982. That's why there's no charts run for this song.
She was beautiful and what a voice ! Yeah its not the official video
Try her musical "heir" : fishbach "un autre que moi"
Similarity is obvious
One rare talented singer
And about rose "Africa" well it's an 80's classic in France, huge hit!
This song is a level above the previous one. It's a song where the lyrics of the chorus really stick in the head.
Like "On va s'aimer" for example, this is the type of song whose chorus is repeated in a loop at the end of the song. Like it or not, the lyrics are embedded after you hear the song.
If you like this type of voice then, you have to react to "Mamy Blue" (1970) by Nicoletta. ua-cam.com/video/LD2uHFT2bI4/v-deo.html A French song which like "Comme d'Habitude" (1967 Claude François - the song covered in English under the title "My Way") toured the world and was sung in French or English by the greatest singers of the time: Céline Dion, Julio Iglesias, Vicky Leandros, Joe Cocker, Pop- Tops, Roger Whittaker, The Golden Gate Quartet, and even in reggae version by The Cimarons.
On the other hand, knowing about your grandmother, I think this song could very quickly make a tear roll down your cheek. It's better to know that beforehand.
Afterward, you'll be able to discover "Idées Noires" (1980) where she gives the answer to Bernard Lavilliers. ua-cam.com/video/VXwGh8RpPiU/v-deo.html
according to wikipedia and France IFOP, it was N°1 in France, from feb, 5th to April, 1st 1983
I recommed the song " galbi" by ofra haza
Super 👍👍💪💪
Jackie Quartz "Vivre ailleurs"
❤️
Pour connaître les versions en anglais et en français.
C'est sans parti pris que je trouve la version française plus percutante! Sans conteste ma préférée.
To know the English and French versions. It is without bias that I find the French version more impactful!
Definitely my favorite.
Next should be Quand tu pars written specifically for her by Francis Cabrel. He has rarely written for anyone else but himself. Like us here, he was a fan of her unique voice. Thank you Dereck, keep up the good work
Non à Cabrel ! Assez ! Ca suffit ! Chut !
Exactly "quand tu pars" and "american love" english version of track is beautiful !!! thanks from a support for your artist
I don't know the English version, a reaction to it would be interesting.
ua-cam.com/video/7p5PK3dmVQE/v-deo.html
English version, video clip !
Did she do American Love?
Yes she did
une autre chanson de rose Laurent ...mamie Yoko...
Try also LA NUIT by Rose L.
Hi Derek, very glad you liked this song. I am sure you will like an amazing singer from Belgium. Her name is Maurane. You might start with the song "toutes les mamas". Maurane very sadly passed away as well..
merci
no not a one hit wonder she's got another hit mamy yoko
R I P Rose .....
The English version with the video clip ! ua-cam.com/video/7p5PK3dmVQE/v-deo.html
My recommendations special 80s :
>>> Caroline Loeb - C'est la ouate (1986)
>>> Catherine Lara - Nuit magique (1986)
>>> Luna Parker - Tes états d'âme Eric (1987)
>>> Jean-Luc Lahaye - Débarquez-moi (1987)
>>> Véronique Jannot - Aviateur (1988)
>>> Philippe Lafontaine - Cœur de loup (1988)
But de avec 60 yerdse ils😱😂😘
English version : ua-cam.com/video/7p5PK3dmVQE/v-deo.html
At the same period, there was Valérie Lagrange with ”la folie ”. You should listen to
Rose Laurens version is the original version
👍🏻♥️😀🙏🏻🇫🇷💋