Henri Salvador (born July 18, 1917, Cayenne, French Guiana, died February 1… Read Full Bio ↴Henri Salvador (born July 18, 1917, Cayenne, French Guiana, died February 13, 2008, Paris) was a French singer. His father, Clovis, and his mother, Antonine Paterne, daughter of an native Indian from the Caribbean, were both from Guadeloupe.
Salvador recorded several songs written with Boris Vian with Quincy Jones as arranger.
In the 60's Salvador was the television host of several popular TV variety shows on French TV.
Henri Salvador and his song "Dans mon île" (1957) is said to have unwittingly inspired bossa nova in Brazil, as Carlos Tom Jobim would have exclaimed on hearing the song "This is what you have to do! Slow down the tempo of samba, add a good melody and top it with beautiful chords!"
Caetano Veloso, a renowned brasilian composer and singer, made a direct reference at Salvador in his song "Reconvexo" : "quem não sentiu o swing de Heri Salvador ?" (who hasn't felt the swing of Henri Salvador ?)
In (1964) Henri Salvador scored a popular French hit with "Zorro est arrivé" (which was inspired by the English song "Along Came Jones"). His song "Mais non, mais non" (1969) inspired Jim Henson' song Mahna Mahna. These kind of comedy songs made him well known in France. He is also famous for his good nature and rich, catchy laugh, which is a standalone feature in many of his humoristic songs.
He has a brother, André, and a sister Alice. He became a musician and comedian. Later he uncovered new French talents Keren Ann and Art Mengo.
Salvador recorded several songs written with Boris Vian with Quincy Jones as arranger.
In the 60's Salvador was the television host of several popular TV variety shows on French TV.
Henri Salvador and his song "Dans mon île" (1957) is said to have unwittingly inspired bossa nova in Brazil, as Carlos Tom Jobim would have exclaimed on hearing the song "This is what you have to do! Slow down the tempo of samba, add a good melody and top it with beautiful chords!"
Caetano Veloso, a renowned brasilian composer and singer, made a direct reference at Salvador in his song "Reconvexo" : "quem não sentiu o swing de Heri Salvador ?" (who hasn't felt the swing of Henri Salvador ?)
In (1964) Henri Salvador scored a popular French hit with "Zorro est arrivé" (which was inspired by the English song "Along Came Jones"). His song "Mais non, mais non" (1969) inspired Jim Henson' song Mahna Mahna. These kind of comedy songs made him well known in France. He is also famous for his good nature and rich, catchy laugh, which is a standalone feature in many of his humoristic songs.
He has a brother, André, and a sister Alice. He became a musician and comedian. Later he uncovered new French talents Keren Ann and Art Mengo.
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Henri Salvador Lyrics
Aime-Moi Aime-moi Ne cherche pas plus loin Surtout ne pense à rien …
All I Really Want is Love I've looked all around this Big old world and found that All…
Faire des ronds dans l'eau a?fait des si cles?que j'attends Sous le paravent Le vent du…
Il fait dimanche Il fait dimanche quand tu souris Et par les persiennes bais…
J'ai vu J'ai lu Tant de mers tant de rivages Tant de ciel de…
Jardim Eu só quero um sol verdim Pé de manga e de…
Je sais que tu sais Je sais que tu sais que je t'aime N'est-ce pas que…
La muraille de Chine Je n'irai pas faire ces voyages Dont j'avais tant et plus…
Le fou de la reine De vous à moi Il y a tant de pas Beaucoup trop…
Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Qui passez sans souci Dans vos rêves Bien pl…
Room with a view C′est un ailleurs, C'est une chambre avec vue. C′est un aill…
Un tour de manège Je veux une grande parade Un défilé de chars Des serpentin…
Vagabond Je suis neacute sous un ciel de traicirc ne Entre Hambourg…