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{{Infobox Single
{{Infobox song
| Name = Manhattan-Kaboul
| name = Manhattan-Kaboul
| cover = RenaudAxelleRedManhattanKaboulCDSingleCover.jpg
| Type = Single
| alt =
| Artist = [[Renaud Séchan|Renaud]] & [[Axelle Red]]
| type = single
| from Album = [[Boucan d'enfer]]
| B-side = "Tout Arrêter"
| artist = [[Renaud]] and [[Axelle Red]]
| album = [[Boucan d'enfer]]
| Cover = RenaudAxelleRedManhattanKaboulCDSingleCover.jpg
| Released = 2002
| B-side = Tout Arrêter
| Format = [[CD single]]
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| Length = 3:52
| studio =
| Label = Ceci-Celà
| venue =
| Writer = [[Renaud Séchan|Renaud]]<br>Jean-Pierre Bucolo
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| Producer = Jean-Pierre Bucolo
| length = 3:52
| label = Ceci-Celà
| Last single = "Docteur Renaud, Mister Renard"<br/>(2002)
| writer = [[Renaud]]<br />Jean-Pierre Bucolo
| This single = "Manhattan-Kaboul"<br/>(2002)
| producer = Jean-Pierre Bucolo
| Next single = "Cœur Perdu"<br/>(2002)
| chronology = [[Renaud]]
| prev_title = Docteur Renaud, Mister Renard
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = Cœur perdu
| next_year = 2002
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Axelle Red]]
| type = single
| prev_title = Bimbo à moi
| prev_year = 2000
| title = Manhattan-Kaboul
| year = 2002
| next_title = Je me fâche
| next_year = 2002
}}
}}
}}


"'''[[Manhattan]]-[[Kabul|Kaboul]]'''" is a French song written by [[Renaud Séchan|Renaud]] and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in [[Duet (music)|duo]] with [[Axelle Red]], in the album ''[[Boucan d'enfer]]'', released in [[2002]]. It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of [[September 11, 2001]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]]. The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the [[Victoires de la Musique]] 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at [[NRJ Music Awards]] 2003.<ref>"Manhattan-Kaboul", ''Le Monde'', May 26, 2005 [http://www.prato.linux.it/~lmasetti/antiwarsongs/canzone.php?id=18&lang=en#agg4593 Prato.linux.it] (Retrieved [[April 9]], [[2008]])</ref>
"'''[[Manhattan]]-[[Kabul|Kaboul]]'''" is a French song written by [[Renaud]] and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in [[Duet|duo]] with [[Axelle Red]], from the album ''[[Boucan d'enfer]]'' (2002). It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–14)|War in Afghanistan]]. The song was very successful in France and Belgium, becoming a top five hit in these countries. As of August 2014, it is the 67th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 355,000 units sold.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 100 des singles les plus vendus du millénaire en France, épisode 4 (70-61) |url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/actualite/news-93066.html |publisher=Chartsinfrance |date=2 August 2014 |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
In the text, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto-Rican]] who works in the [[World Trade Center]] in [[New York]], destroyed on [[September 11]]. Axelle Red sings as a young [[Demographics of Afghanistan|Afghan]] girl killed during the attack of the coalition forces during the Autumn of 2001.
In the song, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a young [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] who works in the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] in [[New York City]], destroyed on September 11. Axelle Red sings as a young [[Demographics of Afghanistan|Afghan]] girl killed during the attack by the coalition forces during the autumn of 2001.


The song utilizes symbolism and imagery, with a subtle religious undertone throughout. Though the song is about terrorism and its repercussions, it does not directly mention terrorism nor deal explicitly with political issues, focusing instead on civilian suffering caused by the events.
==Symbolism and imagery==
The song utilises very good symbolism and imagery, with a subtle religious undertone throughout the song. The reason for this may be to illustrate that terrorism comes as a result of religion. Even though the song is about terrorism and its repercussions, it does not directly mention terrorism, but again symbolism is used as a metaphor; "La Violence Eternelle," which translated to English, is "the Eternal Violence."


There are many religious images used throughout the song, such as "l'autel" (the altar), "les dieux" (the gods) and "les religions." The song concludes that religions, wars, and countries victimize ordinary people for their own purposes.<ref>{{cite web|title=French - English Manhattan-Kaboul lyrics|url=http://lyricstranslate.com/en/manhattan-kaboul-ft-axelle-red-manhattan-kabul.html|work=Lyrics Translate|accessdate=19 September 2011|archive-date=14 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414220900/http://lyricstranslate.com/en/manhattan-kaboul-ft-axelle-red-manhattan-kabul.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
There are many religious aspects throughout the song: some are disguised but others are blatantly obvious, such as l'autel (the altar), les dieux (the gods) and les religions.


==Awards==
==Cover versions and TV performances==
The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the [[Victoires de la Musique]] 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at [[NRJ Music Awards]] 2003.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Manhattan-Kaboul |journal=[[Le Monde]] |date=26 May 2005 |url=http://www.lemonde.fr/seq-spe-fermee/article/2005/08/25/manhattan-kaboul_682510_667725.html#ens_id=671658 |first=Claire |last=Guillot |language=French |accessdate=13 September 2010}}</ref>


==Cover versions and television performances==
* [[:fr:Patrick Coutin|Patrick Coutin]], who had composed the famous hit "J'aime regarder les filles" in [[1981]], has covered the song in [[2003]] for the French programme ''Retour gagnant'' : a CD containing all the songs from the show has been released by Universal Music.<ref>''Retour gagnant'', track listing [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Patrick+Coutin&titel=Manhattan%2DKaboul&cat=s Lescharts.com] (Retrieved [[April 9]], [[2008]])</ref>
* [[Patrick Coutin]], who had composed the famous hit "[[J'aime regarder les filles (song)|J'aime regarder les filles]]" in 1981, has covered the song in 2003 for the French programme ''Retour gagnant'' : a CD containing all the songs from the show has been released by Universal Music.<ref>{{cite web |title=''Retour gagnant'', track listing |url=http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Patrick+Coutin&titel=Manhattan%2DKaboul&cat=s |publisher=Lescharts |language=French |accessdate=9 April 2008}}</ref>
* Renaud performed "Manhattan-Kaboul" on [[October 30]], [[2004]], with 500 singer from the choir "Les Fous chantants" of [[Alès]] on the show ''500 Choristes ensemble'' on [[TF1]].
* Renaud performed "Manhattan-Kaboul" on October 30, 2004, with 500 singers from the choir "Les Fous chantants" of [[Alès]] on the show ''500 Choristes ensemble'' on [[TF1]].
* The song has been covered by [[Joan Baez]].
* The song has been covered by [[Joan Baez]].
* Philippe Berizzi has translated the song in Esperanto (he has received a permission for the translation).
* Philippe Berizzi has translated the song in Esperanto (he has received a permission for the translation).
* [[:fr:Laurent Gerra|Laurent Gerra]] has parodied the song, under the title "Washington-Bagdad".<ref>Lyrics of "Washington-Baghdad" [http://www.abcmusiques.net/php/viewlyric.php3?id=78525 Abcmusiques.net] (Retrieved [[April 9]], [[2008]])</ref>
* [[:fr:Laurent Gerra|Laurent Gerra]] has parodied the song, under the title "Washington-Bagdad".<ref>{{cite web |title=Lyrics of "Washington-Baghdad" |url=http://www.abcmusiques.net/php/viewlyric.php3?id=78525 |publisher=Abcmusiques |language=French |accessdate=9 April 2008}}</ref>

==Tracklist==


==Track listings==
; CD single
; CD single
# "Manhattan-Kaboul" (3:52)
# "Manhattan-Kaboul" — 3:52
# "Tout Arrêter..." (3:21)
# "Tout Arrêter..." — 3:21


==Charts and sales==
==Certification==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}


===Peak positions===
{| class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!align="left"|Country
!Chart (2002)
!align="left"|Certification
!Peak<br />position
!align="left"|Sales
|-
|-
|[[Ultratop 50|Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart]]<ref name="Lescharts">{{cite web |title="Manhattan-Kaboul", Belgian, French and Swiss Singles Charts |url=http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Renaud+%26+Axelle+Red&titel=Manhattan%2DKaboul&cat=s |publisher=Lescharts |language=French |accessdate=7 April 2008}}</ref>
|align="left"|France
|align="center"|Platinum<ref name="Chartsinfrance">Axelle Red's certifications, by the SNEP [http://www.chartsinfrance.net/certifications/artiste-637.html Chartsinfrance.net] (Retrieved [[April 9]], [[2008]])</ref>
|align="center"|500,000+
|-
|}

==Charts==

{|class="wikitable sortable"
!align="left"|Chart (2002)<ref name="Lescharts">"Manhattan-Kaboul", in various Singles Charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Renaud+%26+Axelle+Red&titel=Manhattan%2DKaboul&cat=s Lescharts.com] (Retrieved [[April 7]], [[2008]])</ref>
!align="center"|Peak<br>position
|-
|align="left"|[[Ultratop 50|Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|34
|align="center"|34
|-
|-
|align="left"|[[Ultratop|Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart]]
|[[Ultratop|Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart]]<ref name="Lescharts"/>
|align="center"|4
|align="center"|4
|-
|-
|European Singles Chart<ref name="Charts">{{cite web |title="Manhattan-Kaboul", European charts |url=http://top40-charts.com/songs/full.php?sid=4657&sort=chartid |publisher=Top40-charts |accessdate=6 May 2008}}</ref>
|align="left"|[[SNEP|French Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|8
|-
|French [[SNEP]] Singles Chart<ref name="Lescharts"/>
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2
|-
|-
|align="left"|Swiss Singles Chart
|Swiss Singles Chart<ref name="Lescharts"/>
|align="center"|37
|align="center"|37
|-
|-
|}
|}
{{col-2}}

===Year-end charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Chart (2002)
!Position
|-
|Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart<ref>{{cite web |title=2002 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart |url=http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2002 |publisher=Ultratop |language=French |accessdate=9 April 2008}}</ref>
|align="center"|15
|-
|French Airplay Chart<ref name="Yacast">{{cite web |title=2002 French Airplay and Video Charts |url=http://www.yacast.fr/fr/index.html |publisher=Yacast |language=French |accessdate=17 May 2008}}</ref>
|align="center"|6
|-
|French TV Music Videos Chart<ref name="Yacast"/>
|align="center"|35
|-
|French Singles Chart<ref>{{cite web|title=2002 French Singles Chart |url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/page-259376.xml?year=2002 |publisher=Disqueenfrance |language=French |accessdate=9 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404175659/http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/page-259376.xml?year=2002 |archivedate=4 April 2012 }}</ref>
|align="center"|9
|-
|}
{{col-end}}

===Certifications===
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|title=Manhattan Kaboul|artist=Axelle Red|type=single|award=Platinum|certyear=2002|relyear=2002|access-date=14 April 2022|refname=FrenchC}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true}}

==See also==
* [[List of anti-war songs]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist|2}}


{{Axelle Red}}
{{Frenchtrans|Manhattan-Kaboul|[[2008-04-09]]}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Songs about New York City]]
[[Category:Songs about Afghanistan]]
[[Category:2002 singles]]
[[Category:2002 singles]]
[[Category:French-language songs]]
[[Category:French pop songs]]
[[Category:Axelle Red songs]]
[[Category:Axelle Red songs]]
[[Category:Renaud songs]]
[[Category:Renaud songs]]
[[Category:Music about the September 11 attacks]]

[[Category:Male–female vocal duets]]
[[fr:Manhattan-Kaboul]]

Latest revision as of 05:46, 29 January 2024

"Manhattan-Kaboul"
Single by Renaud and Axelle Red
from the album Boucan d'enfer
B-side"Tout Arrêter"
Released2002
GenrePop, rock
Length3:52
LabelCeci-Celà
Songwriter(s)Renaud
Jean-Pierre Bucolo
Producer(s)Jean-Pierre Bucolo
Renaud singles chronology
"Docteur Renaud, Mister Renard"
(2002) 		"Manhattan-Kaboul"
(2002) 		"Cœur perdu"
(2002)
Axelle Red singles chronology
"Bimbo à moi"
(2000) 		"Manhattan-Kaboul"
(2002) 		"Je me fâche"
(2002)

"Manhattan-Kaboul" is a French song written by Renaud and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in duo with Axelle Red, from the album Boucan d'enfer (2002). It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of September 11, 2001 and the War in Afghanistan. The song was very successful in France and Belgium, becoming a top five hit in these countries. As of August 2014, it is the 67th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 355,000 units sold.[1]

Synopsis[edit]

In the song, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a young Puerto Rican who works in the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed on September 11. Axelle Red sings as a young Afghan girl killed during the attack by the coalition forces during the autumn of 2001.

The song utilizes symbolism and imagery, with a subtle religious undertone throughout. Though the song is about terrorism and its repercussions, it does not directly mention terrorism nor deal explicitly with political issues, focusing instead on civilian suffering caused by the events.

There are many religious images used throughout the song, such as "l'autel" (the altar), "les dieux" (the gods) and "les religions." The song concludes that religions, wars, and countries victimize ordinary people for their own purposes.[2]

Awards[edit]

The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the Victoires de la Musique 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at NRJ Music Awards 2003.[3]

Cover versions and television performances[edit]

  • Patrick Coutin, who had composed the famous hit "J'aime regarder les filles" in 1981, has covered the song in 2003 for the French programme Retour gagnant : a CD containing all the songs from the show has been released by Universal Music.[4]
  • Renaud performed "Manhattan-Kaboul" on October 30, 2004, with 500 singers from the choir "Les Fous chantants" of Alès on the show 500 Choristes ensemble on TF1.
  • The song has been covered by Joan Baez.
  • Philippe Berizzi has translated the song in Esperanto (he has received a permission for the translation).
  • Laurent Gerra has parodied the song, under the title "Washington-Bagdad".[5]

Track listings[edit]

CD single
  1. "Manhattan-Kaboul" — 3:52
  2. "Tout Arrêter..." — 3:21

Charts and sales[edit]

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[11] Platinum 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Top 100 des singles les plus vendus du millénaire en France, épisode 4 (70-61)". Chartsinfrance. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
  2. ^ "French - English Manhattan-Kaboul lyrics". Lyrics Translate. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  3. ^ Guillot, Claire (26 May 2005). "Manhattan-Kaboul". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 13 September 2010.
  4. ^ "Retour gagnant, track listing" (in French). Lescharts. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
  5. ^ "Lyrics of "Washington-Baghdad"" (in French). Abcmusiques. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
  6. ^ a b c d ""Manhattan-Kaboul", Belgian, French and Swiss Singles Charts" (in French). Lescharts. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
  7. ^ ""Manhattan-Kaboul", European charts". Top40-charts. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  8. ^ "2002 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
  9. ^ a b "2002 French Airplay and Video Charts" (in French). Yacast. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
  10. ^ "2002 French Singles Chart" (in French). Disqueenfrance. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
  11. ^ "French single certifications – Axelle Red – Manhattan Kaboul" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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