La Tierra Prometida = La Terre Promise / La Primera Vez = La Première Fois

Released in 1975 under the Philips label, this single features 'La Terre Promise', a French adaptation of Chuck Berry's 'Promised Land'. During this period of his career, Johnny Hallyday was heavily influenced by American rock and roll and blues, frequently incorporating covers and adaptations into his repertoire to bridge the gap between classic American sound and his massive French audience. This release captures the transition in Hallyday's style as he moved further into a polished rock aesthetic.

The production sought to maintain the high-energy spirit of the original while grounding it in Hallyday's signature vocal delivery. Like many of his mid-seventies singles, the track was designed for both radio play and stage performance, contributing to the artist's enduring presence as the preeminent rock figure in France. It remains a representative example of how Hallyday successfully recontextualized international hits for the francophone market during the height of his career.