M&J
# M&J

M&J is the debut album of popular French singer and model Vanessa Paradis. It was released in 1988 and featured the hit single "Joe le taxi".

## Background

The album's lead single was the song "Joe le taxi". The song became a hit in France, where it charted at number one, and in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Norway, reaching the top 10. The album's more acclaimed single was the tribute to Marilyn Monroe entitled "Marilyn & John".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The album marked the start of a collaboration between Vanessa Paradis and composer Franck Langolff that lasted until his death in 2006.

## Track listing

All songs written by Étienne Roda-Gil (lyrics) and Franck Langolff (music)

* "Marilyn & John" 5:48
* "Maxou" 3:50
* "Le Bon Dieu est un marin" 4:28
* "Mosquito" 4:21
* "Soldat" 5:41
* "Joe le taxi" 3:56
* "Coupe coupe" 5:21
* "Chat ananas" 3:47
* "Scarabée" 6:25
* "Marilyn & John" [English Version] 5:46

## Personnel

* Mixed at Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes

## Charts

Chart performance for M&J :

| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| European Albums (Music & Media) | 58 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 13 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 61 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | $50,000^^$ |
| France (SNEP) | Platinum | $300,000^*$ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) | Gold | $25,000^^$ |
| $^*$ Sales figures based on certification alone. $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
