Maxime Le Forestier (born February 10, 1949 as Bruno Le Forestier) is a Fre… Read Full Bio ↴Maxime Le Forestier (born February 10, 1949 as Bruno Le Forestier) is a French folk singer-songwriter, as well as an accomplished guitarist. He was born in Paris to an English father and a French mother who had lived in England. He had two older sisters, Anne and Catherine. His musical training started on the violin. He attended the Lycée Condorcet, where he studied literature.
In 1965, Le Forestier formed a duo (Cat et Maxime) with his sister Catherine. Playing at cabaret venues on Paris' Left Bank, the pair met and formed a friendship with Georges Moustaki. They were amongst the first artists to cover a number of songs by Moustaki - including Ma Liberté and Ma Solitude. In 1968, Catherine joined Moustaki as a backing singer. Le Forestier began to focus on songwriting and composed Ballade pour un traître which was recorded and released by the French/Italian singer and actor, Serge Reggiani.
Le Forestier continued as part-time singer/songwriter during his military service (beginning 1969) with a parachute regiment (the inspiration for the song Parachutiste). He recorded two songs: "Cœur de Pierre, Face de Lune", and La Petite Fugue.
His military service ending September 1970, Le Forestier refocused on his musical career. He developed a folksy style which was enormously popular in the 1970s and '80s. His first album Mon Frère, released in 1973, contains several pieces that have entered French folklore, including the title song Mon frère, San Francisco, Comme un arbre and Education sentimentale. He toured extensively, both in France and abroad. In 1976, he toured in 14 cities in the USSR. Recently he has gained particular acclaim for his reworkings of the songs of Georges Brassens.
In 1965, Le Forestier formed a duo (Cat et Maxime) with his sister Catherine. Playing at cabaret venues on Paris' Left Bank, the pair met and formed a friendship with Georges Moustaki. They were amongst the first artists to cover a number of songs by Moustaki - including Ma Liberté and Ma Solitude. In 1968, Catherine joined Moustaki as a backing singer. Le Forestier began to focus on songwriting and composed Ballade pour un traître which was recorded and released by the French/Italian singer and actor, Serge Reggiani.
Le Forestier continued as part-time singer/songwriter during his military service (beginning 1969) with a parachute regiment (the inspiration for the song Parachutiste). He recorded two songs: "Cœur de Pierre, Face de Lune", and La Petite Fugue.
His military service ending September 1970, Le Forestier refocused on his musical career. He developed a folksy style which was enormously popular in the 1970s and '80s. His first album Mon Frère, released in 1973, contains several pieces that have entered French folklore, including the title song Mon frère, San Francisco, Comme un arbre and Education sentimentale. He toured extensively, both in France and abroad. In 1976, he toured in 14 cities in the USSR. Recently he has gained particular acclaim for his reworkings of the songs of Georges Brassens.
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Maxime Le Forestier Lyrics
Ambalaba Moi ti n'a mon ti femme dans mon la case Moi…
Au Bout De La Rue Au bout de la rue, de la rue, la plage…
Chienne d'idée D'quelle imagination ça sort, La chose qui balance ses tréso…
Dialogue "Avec ce que j'ai fait pour toi", Disait le père, "Je sais…
Éducation sentimentale Paroles: JP Kernoa. Musique: Maxime Le Forestier (1973) Ce …
Education Sentimentale Ce soir à la brume Nous irons, ma brune Cueillir des serme…
Fontenay Aux Roses Vous êtes si jolies Quand vous passez le soir À l'angle de…
Je Veux Quitter Ce Monde Heureux Sourire aux larmes, Trouver du charme Au fond du soir pour…
L'Irresponsable Vous avez condamné Un jeune homme enfumé A séjourner dans …
La Poupée J'ai mis de la vie Dans le corps transi D'une poupée de…
La rouille L'habitude nous joue des tours : Nous qui pensions que notre…
Les Jours meilleurs A courir du Pacifique à l'Inde, on voulait quoi? On voyait…
Marin Du Cap Marin du cap, Rien à faire. Quand le Casa, la grappa, Fon…
Mauve La brume a des remords de fleuve Et d'étang. Les oiseaux n…
Né Quelque Part On choisit pas ses parents, on choisit pas sa famille On…
Raconte Moi Dans les eaux sales, dans les eaux D'un canal, d'un caniveau…
Raymonde Les statues de Lenine partout se dégradent. On vend la peau…
Saltimbanque Enfant de clown et d'écuyère, Il était né sous chapiteau. …
San Francisco C'est une maison bleue Adossée à la colline, on y vient…
Signes Signe d'eau, signe de terre. Est-ce qu'elle avait vraiment …