The (specifically the 3rd French season) released a massive cover of the 1964 Gilbert Bécaud song "L'Orange" (often called "L'Orange du marchand") in December 2003. It became a cultural phenomenon in France and Belgium, spending several weeks at the top of the charts. Key Facts About the Cover
The track is available on major platforms like Spotify and Dork as part of the Les Meilleurs Moments album. Star Academy L Orange
The song follows a dramatic narrative where a crowd (the chorus) accuses a man of a petty theft while he insists on his innocence. The (specifically the 3rd French season) released a
It was released as a double A-side with a cover of Captain Sensible's "Wot!". The song follows a dramatic narrative where a
By 2014, it was ranked as the 20th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with over 560,000 units sold.
"Tu as volé l'orange du marchand!" ( You stole the merchant's orange! ).