| Michel Sardou
The least one can say, is that he leaves no one indifferent.If "La France profonde" identifies totally with the views in his songs, the intelligentsia has found him an ideal scapegoat.Courageous for some, demagogic for others, nothing can detract from his talent as a singer.One might consider that Michel Sardou was almost destined to pursue a career in the music business, coming as he did from a long line of performers.Back in the 19th century his ancestors had worked as acrobats, performing at local fairs and in the cabarets of their hometown, Marseille (in the South of France).In the 50's Michel was sent to boarding school in Montcel, a village near Jouy en Josas, just outside Paris.Michel began taking acting classes and soon met the young singer Michel Fugain, with whom he wrote his first songs.In 1966 Michel met the composer and songwriter Jacques Revaux, who would go on to write most of his greatest hits.The timing of the release of this moving tribute to the American heroes of World War Two was not very well thought out however.General de Gaulle had just made his famous speech condemning America's intervention in Vietnam, so songs about American heroism were not really the order of the day.Michel Sardou did gain a certain notoriety.Unfortunately, Sardou's record company Barclay did not see things in quite such an optimistic light, and directors cancelled Sardou's contract in 1969, claiming he was "unsuited to the profession".Buggy went on to write a number of songs for Sardou ("Les Bals populaires", "Et mourir de plaisir" and "J'habite en France") which finally launched him as a singing star.Paris, performing a support act for Enrico Macias in February 1970.Charles Cros" for his album "J'habite en France".Sardou's triumphant concert at the Olympia later that year resulted in the popular live album "Olympia 71".Not all Sardou's songs were smash hits however.Sardou' groups up in arms.Sardou sailed calmly through this sea of controversy, however, setting off on tour later that year as if nothing had happened.His second, daughter, Cynthia, was born at the end of the year in December 73.He still found time to continue his recording career, however, going into the studio to record new singles, including the famous "Le France" (a tribute to the old French luxury liner which was lying abandoned in the port of Saint Nazaire in Brittany).For or againstIn 1976 the singer's father, Fernand Sardou, died of a heart attack.Patrick Henry (who stood accused of having murdered a child).In October 1977 Michel Sardou married his second wife, Babette, the woman who had already given birth to the singer's son, Romain, in January 74.In the early 80's Sardou appeared to be 'calming down'.The controversial songs of old had been replaced by soothing ballads about Ireland ("Les lacs de Connemara" in 81) or exotic evocations of Africa ("Afrique adieu" in 82).But in 1983 signs of the old Sardou controversy flared again with the release of "Vladimir Ilitch" (a violently protest against the Communist regime)."Paris Dakar" rally twice (in 84 and 85).In 1989 the singer performed at the Palais Omnisport de Bercy for the first time, packing out the largest stadium in Paris.In 1990 Michel Sardou triumphed at the annual "Victoires de la Musique" awards, winning an award for attracting that year's biggest audience to his live show.After the release of a new eponymous album in 1992, Michel Sardou caused yet another controversy with his new single "Le Bac G".Sardou' protesters saw it as an attack on an "easy exam system which gave kids diplomas on the cheap".Sardou's new album, "Selon que vous serez", released in 94, was followed by 5 months of uninterrupted concerts at the Olympia.In September 96 Michel Sardou turned his attention to his acting career, throwing himself into his role in the play "Bagatelle" with veritable passion.Released on 13 October, this album featured eleven tracks written by Sardou's faithful songwriting team which included Jacques Revaux.The following year, true to form, Sardou embarked upon another major tour.Davy's play in New York with his wife, Babette, and his other son, Romain (who writes cartoon scenarios in Los Angeles).In February '99 it came as no surprise to anyone when Sardou triumphed at the 'Victoires de la Musique' (the annual French Music Awards), winning the award for Most Successful Tour of the Year.Sardou, however, claimed the title was simply a means of expressing his love for his country and his fellow citizens.In spite of the minor controversy provoked by the title, Sardou's fans turned out in full force to buy the album, sending it rocketing to the top of the French album charts within weeks of its release.Criticised by some for his notoriously gloomy character and controversial lyrics, Sardou has nevertheless built up a huge following of adoring fans.At the age of 50, with more than 30 years career behind him, Michel Sardou is still one of the most popular figures on the French music scene.Claude Camus in June 2001.He made a major comeback on the music scene in March 2004 with a new album, "Du plaisir", featuring contributions from a number of new songwriters and composers including Robert Goldman, Jacques Veneruso and Rick Allison.The first single release "Loin" soon took off on the airwaves, proving Sardou's popularity had in no way diminished over the years.Far from it, in fact, "Du plaisir" climbed to the no.Following the release of a DVD of the play "L'homme en question" (in France), Michel Sardou kicked off a tour of France, Belgium and Switzerland in October 2004.Suffering from mental and physical exhaustion after a marathon tour lasting over a year, Michel Sardou was rushed to hospital in November 2005."Hors format" finally hit record stores in November 2006.Badi provided guest vocals on the duo "Le chant des hommes" and composers on this new album included Daran, Jean Kapler and Jacques Veneruso.Biography: One of the most popular French male vocalists of all time (barring the inevitable Jacques Brel), Michel Sardou is without ...To share this media with a friend, you must have AIM installed.Want More Michel Sardou?What: Her energy infused Sessions performance.Highlights: A smokin version of her hit single Tambourine and a killer verse from Party Like a Rockstar.Plugin: Days since last Visit 1.You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on
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64,415 plays scrobbled on Last.Michel Sardou (born January 26, 1947) is a French singer.He has been married three times, first to a French dancer, then to Babette (the mother of his children) and lastly to an lifelong friend who edits the French version of Vogue.If you'd like to add some events for Michel Sardou then you can do so on this page.You're Never Alone with An Audioscrobbler.Michel Fugain et Patrice Laffont.Elle jette surtout les bases de son style futur.Je vais t'aimer, J'accuse , et surtout Le temps des colonies et Je suis pour.Les radios refusent de diffuser le titre, sauf France Inter, qui ne le diffusera qu'une seule fois.Michel Sardou prend du recul avec la chanson.On note par ailleurs que les textes de Sardou sont devenus beaucoup plus consensuels.Savary, ou Musulmanes (1987), regard amer sur la condition de la femme dans les pays arabes.En 1987, Michel Sardou obtient la reconnaissance de ses pairs en recevant la Victoire de la musique de la meilleure chanson pour Musulmanes.Hors format, est sorti le 13 novembre 2006.Hors format a atteint depuis les 400 000 exemplaires vendus, il est double platine.Ils se marient en 1977, divorcent en 1998.Selon que vous serez, etc.Discographie de Michel Sardou.Je ne suis pas mort, je dors, supplique d'un homme refusant de mourir.Il venait d'avoir 40 ans."Ma plus belle histoire d'amour" de Barbara, dont Sardou reprendra "L'aigle Noir" dans ses concerts de 2005.Allons Danser en ouverture et piano sur Cette chanson n'en est pas une en rappel du concert).Michel Sardou est difficilement classable.Les lacs du Connemara, Afrique adieu ou Musulmanes, et sur l'histoire (une quinzaine) dont L'an mil, Danton ou Les Ricains.La Java de Broadway ou Chanteur de Jazz.Unis en pleine guerre du Vietnam.Charles Trenet sont le reflet d'une autre de ses inspirations (L'Anatole, 1979, La maison des vacances, 1990).Sardou pousserait donc sa phallocratie au point de faire l'apologie du viol dans ses chansons.Qu'un jour on en a eu besoin?Le temps des colonies et surtout Je suis pour.Je croyais camper un de ces personnages de bistrot qui racontent toute leur vie la bataille d'Indochine.Je l'ai d'ailleurs remise dans mon spectacle.Michel est le successeur naturel de Charles.Annie Grandjanin, le 31 mars 2006."On les avait perdus des yeux, mais pas des oreilles !Day One comme au premier jour !"On a les cailloux, on a les bijoux, on a les binious.France profonde qui n'existe que dans leur imagination.Les paroles flottent, comme les belles intentions...Michel Sardou 1983, Vol. |
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