First recorded by Beau Williams (1985).
Hit version by Robbie Nevil, co-writer (US #2/UK #3/CAN #1/AUS #4 1986).
From the wiki: “Written by Robbie Nevil with Duncan Pain and Mark Holding, ‘C’est la Vie’ was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his 1985 album Bodacious!”