Arthur H first performed in 1988 in clubs in Paris, as leader of a trio with bassist Brad Scott and drummer Paul Jothy. His first album, Arthur H (1990), combined rhythmic experimentation and bal-musette elements with a vocal style which has been compared to Tom Waits. He toured widely around this time, particularly in France and Japan, adding a fourth band member, Jon Handelsman (saxophone), and produced a second album, Bachibouzouk (1992). In early 1993, he did a six week season at the Magic Mirrors, an antique circus big top, which was later put on as a touring show and recorded on the live album En chair et en os. In 1996, he released the album Trouble Fête, following which he performed a season at the Gymnase in Paris. The live album Fête Trouble (1997) included some tracks from these shows as well as others recorded on tour in Africa. He toured the USA and Canada in 1998.
In 2000, he wrote the soundtrack for Michel Couvelard’s film, Inséparables, before touring in Asia and Canada. His next album, Pour Madame X (2000), featured the touring band of Nicolas Repac (guitar), Brad Scott (double bass) and Laurent Robin (drums). In 2001, he took part in the show "Cabaret Imprudent" with "Le Cirque Cahin-caha". The following year, he released the album Piano Solo, recorded live in a studio and mainly consisting of solo interpretations of earlier songs. This was followed by a band album, Négresse Blanche (2003), comprising tracks dedicated to the memory of famous women such as "Marilyn Kaddish" and "Bo Derek". In 2005, a planned tour of China was cancelled, and he returned to the studio to record the album Adieu Tristesse. This was the most commercially successful of his career, and included several duets, one with his father and another, "Est-ce que tu aimes?", with the musician -M- (Matthieu Chedid). He subsequently toured widely in France, Lebanon and Canada. In 2006 he published a book, "Onirique attaque", containing lyrics, reflections and photographs. He also composed the soundtrack for the film "L’homme qui rêvait d'un enfant", directed by Delphine Gleize. The soundtrack was performed by an ensemble of children from a local music school. The album "Show Time", issued late in 2006, was recorded live on tour and includes duets with Matthieu Chedid, Pauline Croze, Lhasa de Sela and Jacques Higelin. In June 2008 he released the album "L'Homme du Monde".
Discography
* 1990 : Arthur H
* 1991 : Cool Jazz (remixes)
* 1992 : Bachibouzouk
* 1993 : En chair et en os (live)
* 1996 : Trouble-Fête
* 1997 : Fête Trouble (live)
* 1999 : Inséparables (soundtrack)
* 2000 : Pour Madame X
* 2002 : Piano Solo (live)
* 2003 : Négresse Blanche
* 2005 : Adieu Tristesse
* 2006 : Show Time (live)
* 2008 : L'Homme du Monde
www.arthurh.net
Dancing With Madonna
Arthur H Lyrics
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La vie, c'est le stress,
La vie, c'est la panique,
La vie, c'est le cirque.
Alors quand je rentre le soir,
J'ai besoin d'un peu de douceur.
Mais si par malheur j'allume le téléviseur,
Oh miracle !
Je me lève, je chante, je danse,
I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing
I am dancing with Madona (x2)
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x3)
La vie c'est le chouartz
La vie c'est le spleen
La vie c'est la bataille
La vie c'est le choc
Alors quand je rentre du travail
J'ai besoin d'un peu de calme
Mais si par malheur, j'allume le téléviseur
Et que là Madona m'apparaît
Oh miracle !
Je me lève, je chante, je danse,
I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing
I am dancing with Madona (x2)
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x3)
Dancing, I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing oh dancing
I am dancing oh dancing
Oh mon amour ne me regarde pas comme ça
Ca n'est pas du tout ce que tu crois
J'ai juste besoin d'un peu de douceur
J'ai juste besoin d'un peu de
Can you let me to be with Madonna
I am Dancing With Madonna
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x2)
The lyrics of Arthur H's song "Dancing With Madonna" talk about the chaos, stress, panic, and circus that is life. The singer of the song feels the same way, but when he comes home in the evenings, he longs for something sweet and calm. Unfortunately, he sometimes turns on the television and sees Madonna, who has a miraculous effect on him. Suddenly, he is lifted from his despair and begins to sing and dance along with her on-screen. The same thing happens to him when he returns home from work, and he needs some peace, but Madonna appears on the TV screen, and he can't help but get up and dance with her. The singer's desire to dance with Madonna stems from his need for escape from the harsh realities of life.
The song is a lighthearted tune that captures the simple pleasures of life that people often ignore. It shows how a small spark of happiness, such as watching Madonna on TV, can make a significant difference in someone's life. The song is a metaphor for the need to escape from the rigors of life and find joy in small things.
Line by Line Meaning
La vie, c'est le chaos,
Life is chaos
La vie, c'est le stress,
Life is stress
La vie, c'est la panique,
Life is panic
La vie, c'est le cirque.
Life is a circus.
Alors quand je rentre le soir,
So when I come home at night,
J'ai besoin d'un peu de douceur.
I need a little bit of sweetness.
Mais si par malheur j'allume le téléviseur,
But if by chance I turn on the TV,
Et que la Madonne m'apparaît !
And Madonna appears!
Oh miracle !
Oh miracle!
Je me lève, je chante, je danse,
I get up, I sing, I dance,
I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing
I am dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing
I am dancing with Madona (x2)
I am dancing with Madonna
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
We can dance to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x3)
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna (x3)
La vie c'est le chouartz
Life is crap
La vie c'est le spleen
Life is melancholy
La vie c'est la bataille
Life is a battle
La vie c'est le choc
Life is a shock
Alors quand je rentre du travail
So when I come home from work
J'ai besoin d'un peu de calme
I need a little bit of calm
Mais si par malheur, j'allume le téléviseur
But if by chance I turn on the TV
Et que là Madona m'apparaît
And there Madonna appears
Oh miracle !
Oh miracle!
Je me lève, je chante, je danse,
I get up, I sing, I dance,
I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing
I am dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing
I am dancing with Madona (x2)
I am dancing with Madonna
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
We can dance to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x3)
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna (x3)
Dancing, I am dancing Oh dancing oh dancing Oh dancing oh dancing
Dancing, I am dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing, Oh, dancing
Oh mon amour ne me regarde pas comme ça
Oh my love, don't look at me like that
Ca n'est pas du tout ce que tu crois
It's not at all what you think
J'ai juste besoin d'un peu de douceur
I just need a little bit of sweetness
J'ai juste besoin d'un peu de
I just need a little bit of
Can you let me to be with Madonna
Can you let me be with Madonna
I am Dancing With Madonna
I am Dancing With Madonna
We can be to Dancing With Madonna
We can dance to Dancing With Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
I want to dance with Madonna
Madona, Madona, Madona, Madona (x2)
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna (x2)
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Beeblebrox
Ya quand même une super instru assez funky derrière , comme la basse bien puissante et une bonne guitare. <3 Et puis Arthur a une voix à part , et que j'apprécie particulièrement. :o))
Mortambulatoire
Sincères remerciements !
onaicc5k
pas question de voix c'est l'ame et le talent qui compte !!!
droopyman47
top class !!!
droopyman47
top class !!
droopyman47
enorme mr H
Nobuko Abe
Trop Subarashi..super too much♪
de Clisson Olivier
Vous êtes trop jeunes pour comprendre cette chanson...
Ecoutez ce que chantait son père et vous comprendrez que cette chanson est un hommage à la dérision des textes de son père!
Moi, je trouve cela sympa et l'Académie ne s'y est pas trompée!
L'humour triomphera un jour!
OxieBoy
Triomphera toujours meme !
danp225
c'est mon musique prefer