C'est La Vie (Robbie Nevil song)

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"C'est La Vie" is a popular song by American singer Robbie Nevil from his self-titled debut album in 1986. Originally the song was recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams from his 1984 album, "Bodacious!". Nevil's version spent two weeks at #2 on the US singles chart in January 1987 and remained in the top 40 for 16 weeks, becoming his highest-charting U.S. hit. Additionally, the song went to #1 on the American dance chart for one week in February 1987. Internationally, the song reached #3 on the United Kingdom and spent 4 non-consecutive weeks atop the United World Chart in early 1987.

[edit] See also

List of number-one dance hits (United States)

[edit] References

The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 6th Edition, 1996


Preceded by
"Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles
United World Chart number one single
January 24, 1987- January 31, 1987
Succeeded by
"Open Your Heart" by Madonna
Preceded by
"Open Your Heart" by Madonna
United World Chart number one single
February 14, 1987- February 21, 1987
Succeeded by
"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi