Following his last concert at La Cigale in Paris on April 12th, we proudly introduce you to Michel Sardou. Michel is one of the most\u00a0 iconic French singers, whose career spanned more than fifty years.<\/p>\n
In France, everybody knows at least one of his songs. The most famous include “La maladie d\u2019amour”, “\u00catre une femme”, “Je vole” and “Les lacs du Connemara”: Any student knows this one very well as it\u2019s usually the song that is used to end every single student dance party in France!<\/p>\n
Michel Sardou was born in a comedians household. His career sky-rocketed at the age of 20, with the song \u201cLes Ricains\u201d (which means the Americans in French slang). This song celebrates the American heroes of June 6, 1944, the Normandy D Day. In contradiction with the governmental political decisions at this time, the song has been censored.<\/p>\n
During his 50 year career, the artist produced eighteen live albums and 26 recorded ones. In other words, 350 songs and one hundred million records sold! However, this singer is a believer who expresses his personal opinion on society, in his songs. In spite of his denial, one of his titles has been perceived when it\u2019s been launched on 1981, as a provocation in the field of feminism. Still, this song was a huge hit at this time and remains highly popular today. Here is how the lyrics begin:<\/p>\n
\u201cA trip in Fantasy
\nThat I make when I get bored
\nMakes me feel without any complex
\nLike switching sex overnight
\nAnd living the dramatic experience
\nOf becoming a woman\u201d.<\/p>\n
On December 2017, Michel Sardou decided to end up his carrier stating : \u201cI came to the point that I say to myself that I prefer to stop when I\u2019m still in a good shape and I still have a great voice \u2026 rather than declining slowly\u201d Four thousand five hundred people attended his farewell show.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the lyrics of one of the most popular French artists. Check out \u201cMichel Sardou\u201d on the net, pick any title of the play list and let it play!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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