Dolannes melody (Song)
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Jean-Claude Borelly | |
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Background information | |
Born | July 2, 1953 (age 71) |
Origin | Paris, France |
Genres | Instrumental pop Classical Easy listening |
Occupation(s) | trumpeter composer |
Instrument | trumpet |
Years active | 1975–present |
Labels | Delphine Records Rock Records |
Website | borelly.com |
Jean-Claude Borelly is a French trumpeter and composer.
Background
At the age of seven he developed a passion for the trumpet after discovering Louis Armstrong on television. He met a prominent trumpeter of the Paris Opera who, touched by his fascination for the trumpet, introduced him to the instrument and accompanies all during his studies at the Conservatory and has the Normal School of Music.
Early years
At the age of fourteen he had trumpet lessons at the school of music in Paris. When he was eighteen, Borelly wanted to share his passion so he started teaching the trumpet to the beginners at the school of music.
During the 1970s, Borelly became fanatical about rhythm and blues. He was so fond of it that he did not hesitate to give up his classical studies and start playing in bands.
Dolannes Melodie
1975 was a turning point in Borelly’s life. The recording of “Dolannes Melodie” (title theme of the film Un linceul n’a pas de poches) was about to change his future. This record quickly went to the Top 10 in the charts of most European countries, first in France, Switzerland, Belgium and then Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands; outside of Europe, it topped the charts in Mexico and was also successful in Japan, and reached #13 in Canada. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.
With “Dolannes Melodie”, Borelly managed to introduce his own modern trumpet style. Together with Paul de Senneville and Olivier Toussaint (his composers/producers), he has developed a melodious and romantic style of music.
Dolannes Melody is an easy listening instrumental composition by Paul de Senneville and Olivier Toussaint , performed on trumpet by Jean-Claude Borelly . It is the main theme from the 1974 film A Shroud Has No Pockets .
The composition was released as a 45 rpm record in May 1975 and enjoyed significant success in Europe , South America and Japan , selling over 5 million copies worldwide. It reached number one in West Germany , Austria , Belgium , Brazil , France , Mexico and Switzerland . It was nominated for the 1976 César Awards in the ” Best Original Score ” category.
On the covers of some 45s, the composers of the song, Paul de Senneville and Olivier Toussaint, are listed as the main artists.
Context and reception
In 1975, Jean-Claude Borelly was noticed by the composer Paul de Senneville , who then composed with Olivier Toussaint the music for the film Un linceul n’a pas de poches directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky , whose composition Dolannes mélodie . Jean-Claude Borelly then recorded the piece performed on the trumpet which serves as the main theme of the film. It was released the following year, in May, as a 45 rpm record and was successful in several countries in Europe, South America and Japan. The 45 rpm record sold a total of more than 5 million copies worldwide. In 1976, during the first César Awards ceremony, theApril 3In Paris , the piece was nominated in the category “ best original music ”.
In an interview given to the newspaper Le Dauphiné libéré in 2013, Jean-Claude Borelly explained the success of Dolannes mélodie : “The reason probably comes from the fact that it had been a very long time since we had heard a piece played on the trumpet and the melody was easy to remember” .
Credits
- Olivier Toussaint – music
- Paul de Senneville – music
- Jean-Claude Borelly – trumpet
- Hervé Roy – arrangements
- Michel Laguens – photography
Credits adapted from liner notes .
Rankings
Weekly rankings
Ranking (1975–76) | Best position |
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South Africa (Springbok Top 20) | 2 |
West Germany ( Media Control ) | 1 |
Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) | 1 |
Belgium (Flanders Ultratop 50 Singles) | 4 |
Belgium (Wallonia Ultratop 50 Singles) | 1 |
Brazil ( World Record ) | 1 |
Canada ( Top Singles ) | 13 |
United States (Bubbling Under Hot 100) | 107 |
United States (Easy Listening) | 15 |
France ( SNEP ) | 1 |
Mexico ( Ortiz-Mexico ) | 1 |
Netherlands ( Nederlandse Top 40 ) | 3 |
Netherlands ( National Hitparade ) | 4 |
New Zealand ( RMNZ) | 44 |
Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) | 1 |
End of year rankings
Ranking (1975) | Position |
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Belgium (Flanders Ultratop) | 2 |
France ( SNEP ) | 4 |
Netherlands ( Nederlandse Top 40 ) | 39 |
Netherlands ( National Hit Parade ) | 59 |
Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) | 6 |
Ranking (1976) | Position |
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West Germany ( Media Control ) | 23 |
Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) | 2 |
Dolannes Melodie Covers
- James Last orquesta & Karel Gott
- Roberto Delgado
- Nico Palermo
- Roberto Barreiros
- Franck Pourcel And His Orchestra
- Caravelli
- Trompeten
- Dolannes Melodie
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