Patrick Watson’s ‘Je te laisserai des mots’ Becomes First Francophone Song to Surpass One Billion Streams on Spotify
Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson’s song ‘Je te laisserai des mots’ has made history by becoming the first French-language song to exceed one billion streams on Spotify, as announced on December 10. Originally composed nearly 15 years ago for the film ‘Mères et Filles’, the song gained popularity through TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watson expressed his pride in crossing this significant milestone and highlighted its impact in showcasing French music globally, outpacing artists like Stromae and Aya Nakamura.