Ma bonne étoile
"Ma bonne étoile" ("My Lucky Star") is a song by Joe Dassin from his 1969 album "Joe Dassin (Les Champs-Élysées)". The song was based on the song "Non illuderti mai", originally released by Orietta Berti. It was adapted into French by Pierre Delanoë and featured an orchestra conducted by Johnny Arthey. Released as a single in 1968, in France it was number one on the singles sales chart for one week from November 30 to December 6, 1968. The B-side, "Un peu comme toi", is a French-language version of Johnny Nash's "Hold Me  Tight". Orietta Berti original. The song "Non illuderti mai" ("Never Deceive Yourself") was released by Italian singer Orietta Berti as a single in April 1968 for the summer festival Un disco per l'estate. The song came in second place at the festival behind "Luglio" by Riccardo Del Turco. It has notably been covered in English as "My Little Lady" by the Tremeloes and in French as "Ma bonne étoile" by Joe Dassin. Track listing. 7" The Tremeloes version. British band the Tremeloes released an English-language version of the song in September 1968, with lyrics by band members Alan Blakely  and Len "Chip" Hawkes. It peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Reception. Reviewing for "Melody Maker", Chris Welch wrote "Trumpets are also the standout feature of this bright and inventive arrangement that has the Infectious qualities of some French pop records". Track listing. 7"