"5 dols", also known under its English title "5 Dollars", is a song by French singer Christine and the Queens. "5 Dollars" was released as the third single from the English version of his second studio album Chris on 16 August 2018.[2] Christine and the Queens performed the song on The Graham Norton Show on 19 October 2018.[3]
| "5 dols"/"5 Dollars" | ||||
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| Single by Christine and the Queens | ||||
| from the album Chris | ||||
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| Released | 16 August 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Because | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Christine and the Queens | |||
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| Christine and the Queens English singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editChristine and the Queens explained about the meaning of the song: "The song is so tender, so disheveled. It's dealing with some kind of love – the kind you can buy. It's a literal interpretation. A note for a shag – how surprisingly soothing this can be! The power ratio runs clear, like water in your hands; it becomes a pure gesture of love, of ultimate consent."[4]
Music video
editThe video for the track's English version was directed by Colin Solal Cardo released on Christine and the Queens' YouTube channel on 17 August 2018.[4][5] Billboard noted it as being "S&M-inspired".[5] The video was also described in a press release as "American Gigolo with a twist".[4]
Personnel
edit- Chris – drum programming, bass, keyboards, piano
- Cole M.G.N. – drum programming, bass
Charts
edit| Chart (2018–19) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 12 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] | 28 |
| French Downloads (SNEP)[8] | 83 |
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 38 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16 August 2018 | Digital download | [2] |
| United Kingdom | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Wass, Mike (8 January 2019). "Bangers, Ballads & Bops: The 100 Best Singles Of 2018". Idolator. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Christine & The Queens release "5 Dollars"". chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Warner, Sam (4 October 2018). "The Graham Norton Show welcomes Star Trek icon and a cinema legend". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ a b c "Christine and The Queens Releases '5 dollars' From Her Forthcoming Album". Capitol Music Group. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ a b Bote, Joshua (16 August 2018). "Christine and the Queens Puts in Work in S&M-Inspired '5 Dollars' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Christine and the Queens – 5 Dollars" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Christine and the Queens – 5 Dollars" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "Meilleure position : n° 83 du Top Singles France". chartsinfrance.net (in French). 20 August 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Christine and the Queens Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "This week's new releases". Official Charts Company. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.