La Complainte de l'heure de pointe explained

La complainte de l'heure de pointe
Type:single
Artist:Joe Dassin
Album:Joe
A-Side:La complainte de l'heure de pointe (À vélo dans Paris)
B-Side:Un peu de paradis
Released:1973
Genre:Chanson, pop
Label:CBS Disques
Producer:Jacques Plait
Prev Title:Taka takata (La Femme du toréro)
Prev Year:1972
Next Title:S'aimer sous la pluie
Next Year:1973

"La complainte de l'heure de pointe (À vélo dans Paris)" is a song by Joe Dassin from his 1972 album Joe.

The song was based on the song "La Di Li La Di Lo" written by Chris Juwens and Leon Deane and originally released by Jeremias. It was adapted into French by Richelle Dassin et Claude Lemesle.

Released in 1973 as a single, in France it was number one on the singles sales chart for one week from February 12 to 18, 1973.[1]

Track listing

7" single (CBS 1109)

  1. "La complainte de l'heure de pointe (À vélo dans Paris)" (2:00)
  2. "Un peu de paradis" (2:18)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La complainte de l'heure de pointe - Joe Dassin. Hit-Parade.net. 2016-12-12.