Graeme Allwright (born in Wellington, New Zealand on 7 November 1926; died … Read Full Bio ↴Graeme Allwright (born in Wellington, New Zealand on 7 November 1926; died 16 February 2020) was a New Zealand-born French singer and songwriter. He became popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a French language interpreter of the songs of American and Canadian songwriters such as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Pete Seeger, and remained active into his nineties.
Allwright traveled to France in the early 1950's and married Catherine Dasté. His son Christophe Allwright, is a French comedian.
In the early '60s, Allwright sang at a number of clubs in Paris, folk music that was very big in the 60s. He wrote his own music, and created the French language versions of many songs by US and Canadian artists like Tom Paxton ("Sacrée Bouteille" "Qu'as tu appris à l'école?"), Leonard Cohen ("Suzanne") and Pete Seeger ("Jusqu' à la ceinture").
His earlier music focused more on social protest songs. As he matured as an artist, his songs became more personal, and his choice in material included more funny songs, songs with a mystical bent ("Garder le Souvenir", "Lumière"), and songs about the complexities of relationships ("No Man's Land"). Some of his songs are in English, but the vast majority are in French.
He has travelled extensively, to the Himalayas, Réunion Island, and Madascar, among other places. He was strongly influenced by the Indian master and teacher Sri Aurobino, which is reflected in the mystical qualities of some of his songs.
In 2005, he wrote new lyrics for the French National Anthem, "La Marseillaise".
Allwright traveled to France in the early 1950's and married Catherine Dasté. His son Christophe Allwright, is a French comedian.
In the early '60s, Allwright sang at a number of clubs in Paris, folk music that was very big in the 60s. He wrote his own music, and created the French language versions of many songs by US and Canadian artists like Tom Paxton ("Sacrée Bouteille" "Qu'as tu appris à l'école?"), Leonard Cohen ("Suzanne") and Pete Seeger ("Jusqu' à la ceinture").
His earlier music focused more on social protest songs. As he matured as an artist, his songs became more personal, and his choice in material included more funny songs, songs with a mystical bent ("Garder le Souvenir", "Lumière"), and songs about the complexities of relationships ("No Man's Land"). Some of his songs are in English, but the vast majority are in French.
He has travelled extensively, to the Himalayas, Réunion Island, and Madascar, among other places. He was strongly influenced by the Indian master and teacher Sri Aurobino, which is reflected in the mystical qualities of some of his songs.
In 2005, he wrote new lyrics for the French National Anthem, "La Marseillaise".
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Danse-moi vers la fin de l'amour Danse-moi à ta beauté avec un violon en flammes, Danse-moi …
Emmène-Moi J'ai voyagé de Brest à Besançon Depuis la Rochelle jusqu'en…
Jusqu'à la ceinture En mil-neuf-cent-quarante-deux Alors que j'étais à l'armée …
L'étranger Tous les hommes que tu as connus Te disaient qu'ils ne…
La Mer Est Immense La mer est immense, je ne peux traverser Je n'ai pas…
Le Jour De Clarté Quand tous les affamés Et tous les opprimés Entendront tou…
Le Trimardeur J'ai trimé comme un pauvre bougre toute ma vie J'ai roulé…
Lover Lover Lover J'ai appelé mon père, j'ai dit "Père, change mon nom Celui…
Ne Laisse Pas Partir Ta Chance Ne laisse pas passer ta chance Partir ton dernier sou Ne l…
Petit Garçon Dans son manteau rouge et blanc Sur un traîneau porté par…
Qu'As-Tu Appris A L'Ecole ? "What Did You Learn In School Today" Qu'as-tu appris à l'éc…
Qui A Tué Davy Moore ? Qui a tué Davy Moore ? by Graeme Allwright Album: Le jour …
Sacrée Bouteille Ramblin' around this dirty old town Singin' for nickels and …
Suzanne Suzanne t'emmène écouter les sirènes Elle te prend par la ma…