Bliss is the fourth studio album by French singer Vanessa Paradis, released on 21 October 2000 by Barclay. It contains the single "Commando".
Background and release The album proved to be one of her least successful efforts, with none of the singles reaching the 1 spot in France as anticipated. However, it is notable because American actor Johnny Depp performed on some of the tracks. It also marks the recording debut of Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny and Vanessa's daughter, as she is featured on three tracks. Fans also note Bliss for its extensive artwork, all of which was hand-painted by Vanessa and Johnny, with use of watercolors.
Despite a weak chart run, Bliss spawned a few minor hit singles. The primary one was "Pourtant", which is often regarded as Paradis' most poetic work. Singles "Commando" and "Que fait la vie" were the other single releases from the album.
The album topped the French Albums Chart and spent 49 weeks on the chart.
Track listing "L'Eau et le Vin" (Alain Bashung, Didier Golemanas, Richard Mortier) – 4:36 "Commando" (Golemanas, Franck Langolff) – 3:40 "When I Say" (Matthieu Chedid, Paradis) – 3:57 "Pourtant" (Chedid, Franck Monnet) – 3:36 "Que fait la vie?" (Golemanas, Paradis) – 4:20 "Les Acrobates" (Monnet, Paradis) – 3:42 "La La La Song" (Gerry DeVeaux, Paradis) – 4:26 "L'Air du temps" (Chedid, Paradis) – 4:19 "St. Germain" (Johnny Depp, Paradis) – 2:36 "Dans mon café" (Golemanas, Langolff) – 4:30 "Firmaman" (Paradis) – 4:41 "La Ballade de Lily Rose" (Paradis) – 2:33 "Bliss" (Depp, Paradis) – 4:16
Personnel Eric Bobo – percussion Matthieu Chédid – guitar, Mini Moog, shaker Pierre-Alain Dahan – drums Jon "JD" Dickson – French horn Mark Goldenberg – guitar Henry Hirsh – bass, Wurlitzer Rob Klonel – drums Nick Lane – trombone Norman Langolff – bass, Farfisa organ Vanessa Paradis – vocals Craig Ross – drums, guitar Vincent Ségal – cello Benmont Tench – keyboards Pete Thomas – drums, percussion Lee Thornburg – trumpet Bruce Witkin – bass, double bass, guitar David Woodford – saxophone
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Bliss Chart (2000) Peakposition European Albums (Music & Media) 19
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Bliss Chart (2001) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 72 French Albums (SNEP) 87
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