J'ai des doutes

"J'ai des doutes" (transl. French for "I Have Doubts") is a 1991 song recorded by French singer-songwriter Sara Mandiano. Written and composed by Mandiano, it was released in the summer of 1991 as her debut single from her album ? on which it was the second track. It became a top ten hit in France and remained Mandiano's only success on the chart, thus becoming a one hit wonder.

"J'ai des doutes"
Single by Sara Mandiano
from the album  ?
B-side"La luna"
Released1991
Recorded1991
StudioSynsound Studios, Studio Mega
GenrePop
Length3:24
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Sara Mandiano
Producer(s)Dan Lacksman, Jean-Claude Chachaty
Sara Mandiano singles chronology
"J'ai des doutes"
(1991)		 "Défense d'y voir"
(1991)

Lyrics and music

When reviewing the new singles releases, Music & Media stated that with "J'ai des doutes", Mandiano "creates a stunning Afro/dance workout with a great sing-along chorus", and added: "The right push by radio could swing this into a multi-format monster".[1]

Chart performance

In France, "J'ai des doutes" debuted at number 48 on the chart edition of 13 July 1991 and performed the biggest move of the week in its fifth week, gaining 18 positions, jumping from number 35 to number 17; then it reached a peak of number ten for non consecutive two weeks, and totaled 18 weeks in the top 50.[2] It was certified Silver disc by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.[3] On the European Hot 100 Singles, it debuted at number 93 on 17 August 1991, reached a peak of number 55 in the seventh week,[4] and fell off the top 100 after 13 weeks of presence. It was much played on radio and charted on the European Airplay Top 50, peaking at number 32 on 5 October 1991.[5]

Track listings
  1. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's remix) — 6:24
  2. "J'ai des doutes" (album mix) — 3:24
  3. "La luna" — 4:23
  4. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's remix) — 3:58
  1. "J'ai des doutes" (album mix) — 3:24
  2. "La luna" — 4:23
  1. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's remix) — 6:24
  2. "J'ai des doutes" (album mix) — 3:24
  3. "La luna" — 4:23
  4. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's single) — 3:58
  • 12" maxi - Promo[9]
  1. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's remix) — 6:24
  2. "J'ai des doutes" (Don Shallak's single) — 3:58
  1. "J'ai des doutes" (album mix) — 3:24
  2. "La luna" — 4:23

Charts and certifications

Release history
Country Date Format Label
France 1991 CD maxi[6] Polydor
7" single[7]
12" maxi[8]
Cassette[10]

References
  1. "New releases – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 34. 24 August 1991. p. 9. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 15 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  2. "Sara Mandiano – J'ai des doutes" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. "French single certifications – Sara Mandiano – J'ai des doutes" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved November 24, 2021. Select SARA MANDIANO and click OK. 
  4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 39. 28 September 1991. p. 31. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 15 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  5. "European Airplay Top 50" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 40. 5 October 1991. p. 22. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 15 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  6. "J'ai des doutes" at Discogs, CD maxi (Sara Mandiano – "J'ai des doutes") (accessdate: 15 September 2021).
  7. "J'ai des doutes" at Discogs, 7" single (Sara Mandiano – "J'ai des doutes") (accessdate: 15 September 2021).
  8. "J'ai des doutes" at Discogs, 12" maxi (Sara Mandiano – "J'ai des doutes") (accessdate: 15 September 2021).
  9. "J'ai des doutes" at Discogs, 12" maxi promo (Sara Mandiano – "J'ai des doutes") (accessdate: 15 September 2021).
  10. "J'ai des doutes" at Discogs, Cassette (Sara Mandiano – "J'ai des doutes") (accessdate: 15 September 2021).
  11. "National airplay – France AM" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 35. 31 August 1991. p. 26. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 31 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
  12. "National airplay – France FM" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 38. 21 September 1991. p. 28. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 1 November 2021 – via World Radio History.
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