French Sweep: December 18, 2012...


Hey gang, it's time to check out the newest songs to make the top-100 in France, according to their official sales charts. This week Adele climbs back up to #1 for a fifth non-consecutive week with "Skyfall"...

The top debut this week at #44 is a charity record under the moniker Les Enfoires, which is a group of music artists, actors, and sportsmen who release records to benefit the charity Restaurants Du Coeur which provides food to the needy and homeless. The lineup changes from year to year, and was started by the comedian Coluche. This year's title, "Attention Au Depart" ("Attention To Depart"), features Amel Bent, Patrick Fiori, and more...


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Following his death on December 5, American jazz great Dave Brubeck's classic "Take Five" appears on the singles chart at #48...


New York rapper ASAP Rocky is in at #51 with his breakout hit "Fu**in Problems"...


Cauet debuts at #70 with "La Fin Du Monde" ("The End of the World")...


Infinity Ink are at #76 with "Infinity"...


French electro group Ocean Drive is a favorite of mine, and I have their debut album on import. Their new single, "Revolution", comes in at #88..


Saule enters at #89 with "Dusty Men". It features British folk singer Charlie Winston..


Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley pair up as the "Dream Team" at #98 with "Make It Bun Dem (French Fries Mix)"...


That's it for the French side of Europe...later on I'll cross the border to see what's up in Germany...




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