2005 MUSIC SCHEDULE
POPULAR FRENCH ARTISTS
Claude François
He was the creator of French disco music. Throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's, Claude François's music was heard everywhere in France. Even today, people love to dance hearing his songs in nightclubs. 20 years after dying in his bathtub while listening to the radio, Cloclo, as he was nicknamed, is still remembered as a legend.
Greatest Hits:
Alexandrie Alexandra, Le téléphone pleure, Je vais à Rio, I know
Daniel Balavoine
One of our greatest singers from the late 70's throughout the 80's. As many great artists who have lived, he almost became a legend when he tragically died in a helicopter accident in the famous Paris-Dakar car race.
Greatest Hits:
Sauver l'amour, Aimer est plus fort que d'être aimé, l'Aziza, Le jour s'est levé, Mon fils ma bataille, La vie ne m'apprend rien, Dieu que c'est beau, Je ne suis pas un héro, Quand on arrive en ville, Le chanteur
Edith Piaf
Definitely one of France's greatest references in music. She is the best known French artist on an international scale.
Greatest Hits:
L'hymne à l'amour, La vie en rose
Jacques Brel
Born and raised in Belgium, he was one of France's greatest music figures. From the late 50's until the end of the 70's, Brel was the idol of a whole generation. With a voice and lyrics that stood out from the rest of the music scene, he will be remembered as one of France's greatest singers.
Greatest Hits:
Ne me quitte pas, Les bourgeois, Madeleine, Amsterdam
Jean-Jacques Goldman
One of France's greatest musicians. Has mainly played rock music since the 80's until today. Has been composing for many great artists such as Céline Dion. Beautiful texts.
Greatest Hits:Quand la musique est bonne, Je te donne, Je marche seul, Il suffira d'un signe, Il changeait la vie, Elle a fait un bébé toute seule, Né en 17 à Leidenstadt, A nos acts manqués, Bonne idée, Quand tu danses, Et l'on n'y peut rien, Les choses.
Johnny Hallyday
Johnny is France's living legend. He is considered to be the French Elvis. He has been around since the 60's and is loved by everyone. His unique voice, his looks and his character has made him an icon of French music.
Greatest Hits:Allumer le feu, Laura, Le pénitencier, L'envie d'avoir envie, Tennessee
Louise Attaque
This band broke through in the late 90's. Their music is one of a new kind called "celtic rock". Great rock rhythms with excellent lyrics.
Greatest Hits:Ton invitation, Les nuits parisiennes, Léa, Vous avez l'heure, Tu dis rien, La plume
MC Solaar
He is the symbol of France's new generation. He has been the most popular French rapper since the early 90's. Originally from Senegal, Mc Solaar has set a great example of ethics and perseverance for the younger generation that has looked up to him as a role model.
Greatest Hits:Gangster moderne, Nouveau Western, Bouge de là, Caroline, Victime de la mode, Solaar pleure, All n' my grill (with Missy Elliot), l'As de trèfle
Michel Sardou
Has been around since the early 70's. His style is mainly French pop music with excellent tunes and even better lyrics. Sardou is definitely a French artist to listen to.
Greatest Hits:En chantant, Etre une femme, Vladimir Ilitch, Les lacs du Connemara
Mylène Farmer
She is said to be the French Madonna. She's got the looks and a kinky personality. Mylène cries and faints onstage and loves to talk about sex in her songs.
Greatest Hits:
Libertine, Tristana, Sans contrefaçon, Pourvu qu'elles soient douces, Désenchantée, L'instant X
Patricia Kaas
She emmerged in the early 90's as a leading artist. With a deep voice, she has conquered all of France and has even gone beyond our borders to let others hear her beautiful voice.
Greatest Hits
Mon mec à moi, Quand Jimmy dit, Je voudrais la connaître
Patrick Bruel
He emerged as the teenage girls' favorite in the early 80's and has grown with his audience until today. His beautiful ballads have made him one of the most popular singers of his generation.
Greatest Hits:
Place des grands hommes, Casser la voix, J'te l'dis quand même, Qui a le droit, Alors regarde, Mon amant de St Jean, Tout s'efface
Renaud
Renaud can be halfway between pop rock and country music. He sings about those who don't have anything and describes society with words (slang) he made up himself. Interesting for the language itself.
Greatest Hits:
Laisse béton, Marche à l'ombre, Dans mon H.L.M, Miss Maggie, Mistral gagnant, Manhattan - Kaboul
Serge Gainsbourg
One of the greatest French artists of all times. He was said to be a poet. Serge Gainsbourg had a kinky personality and was very provocative. He was famous for burning a 500 franc bill on a French late show.
Greatest Hits:
Je t'aime…moi non plus, Aux armes, etc…, La javanaise