One Hit Wonder. EPIC One Hot Wonder!
November, 1978, French singer, Patrick Hernandez released his only hit. " Born to Be Alive".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJAnnipkY Original official Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCHwSvBtG0 January 10, 2022, Live at QuasiTuttoLive TV Italia.
Chart (1979) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] 1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 2
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[5] 10
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[6] 1
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] 1
Denmark (IFPI)[8] 1
Finland[9] 5
France (IFOP)[10] 1
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 21
Italy (Musica e dischi)[12] 2
Mexico[13] 1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[14] 5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[15] 12
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 1
Norway (VG-lista)[17] 1
Portugal[18] 1
South Africa (Springbok Radio)[19] 6
Spain (AFE)[20] 1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[23] 10
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 16
US Billboard National Disco Action[24] 1
US Cash Box[25] 17
US Record World[26] 19
West Germany (GfK)[27] 1
Certifications and sales
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[40] Platinum 100,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[41] Gold 200,000[41]
Canada (Music Canada)[42] Platinum 150,000^
France — 1,400,000[43]
Germany (BVMI)[45] Gold 950,000[44]
Italy — 300,000[46]
Italy (FIMI)[47]
sales since 2009 Gold 50,000‡
Netherlands — 100,000[48]
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[49] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[50] Silver 250,000^
United States (RIAA)[51] Gold 1,000,000^
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