"C'est la Vie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Robbie Nevil, from his self-titled debut album in 1986. The song was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his album Bodacious! (1984). Written by Nevil with Duncan Pain and Mark Holding, Nevil recorded the song for his self-titled debut album, and it was released as the first single.
"C'est la Vie" spent two weeks at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1987 and remained in the top 40 for 16 weeks, becoming Nevil's highest-charting US hit.Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 451. Additionally, the song went to number one on the Billboard Dance/Disco Club Play chart for one week in February 1987 with an Arthur Baker remix.Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003, (Record Research Inc.), p. 187. Worldwide, the song reached number three on the UK singles chart and peaked at number one in Canada, Finland, and Switzerland.
Track listing A1. "C'est la Vie" (extended version) – 7:04 A2. "C'est la Vie" (single version) – 3:28 B1. "C'est la Vie" (dub version) – 7:07 B2. "Time Waits for No One" – 5:22
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (1987) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)4Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)2Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)1Spain (AFYVE) 7US Billboard Hot 1002US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)3US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)37US Dance/Disco Club Play (Billboard)1
Year-end charts + Chart (1987) RankAustralia (Australian Music Report)43Canada Top Singles (RPM)27Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)42New Zealand (RIANZ)23UK Singles (OCC)95 US Billboard Hot 1006 US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)30 US Dance Club Play (Billboard)18West Germany (Media Control)36
Certifications
See also List of number-one dance hits (United States)
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