Three years after the release of her first album, which went gold and platinum, she released her second album, Carpe Diem, which launched the career of this singer-songwriter in French-speaking countries, especially in Quebec. Within three weeks, the album went gold. She then took her music on tour, performing to over 150,000 admirers, while her album went three times platinum. She was especially appreciated by the Canadian public and music industry. In 1995, she was awarded two Félix awards by Quebec's association of recording artists (ADISQ), namely Best Female Vocalist of the year (by popular vote), and Best Live Performance of the year.
Then, things began to pick up!
In 1996, Walt Disney Studios immortalized Lara's voice. In addition to incarnating Esmeralda, the heroine of the animated feature The Hunchback of Notre Dame, she sang the theme song ("Que Dieu aide les exclus") on the film's soundtrack.
In October, her third album "Pure" went platinum in less than two weeks. Thanks to this album, she won the 1997 Félix for Album of the Year. The same year, "Pure" was launched in France where over two million albums were sold within two years. Thanks to this resounding success, which eloquently expressed the affection of her loving and faithful fans, Lara was awarded the prize for New Artist of the Year at the prestigious French gala Les Victoires de la Musique. This was in February 1998, a few months before the concert tour in several French cities that led to the recording of an album (Lara Fabian Live) in March 1999 which went platinum a few months later. Lara Fabian was praised by music lovers and critics alike...
In addition to receiving the Félix for Quebec Artist Having the Most Impact Outside Quebec, she was voted Personality of the Year by the magazine Paris Match, which featured her on its front cover. While her fame grew, she was honored at the World Music Awards for Best Selling Artist for "Pure". Between appearances in Europe, Lara often returned to New York City and San Francisco to record her first album in English. She wrote or co-wrote most of the songs, working with Rick Allison and producers Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey), Pat Leonard (Madonna), Sam Watters (ex-Color Me Badd) and Brian Rawling (Cher's "I Believe").
Produced by Sony Records, the self-titled album was launched in May 2000 on America's most popular morning television show, NBC's Today Show. Invitations poured in, and Lara Fabian appeared on The Tonight Show, The View, Access Hollywood, Craig Kilborn, Entertainment Tonight...
The album's first excerpt, I will Love Again, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Music charts and settled in for 58 weeks! Thanks to this resounding success, she received the Félix for Quebec Artist Having the Most Impact in a Language other than French. The songs on the album thrilled audiences worldwide.
In February 2001, Love By Grace became the theme song of the lead couple in the Brazilian soap opera Laços de Familia, broadcast by TV Globo for millions of viewers in Brazil and Portugal. For several weeks, the song was number 1 on most Brazilian and Portuguese radio stations. Love by Grace generated an incredible frenzy around the artist… You just don't top the billboards of Portuguese speaking countries everyday!
After From Lara with Love, her first American TV special broadcast by PBS, the singer-songwriter participated in the very popular WTKU New York radio special, Miracle on 34th Street, where many popular artists appeared, including Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin and Toni Braxton.
Shortly after, when her self-titled English-language album was released in Asia, Lara scored a number one hit on the Taiwanese top ten, a great moment for the artist. Many were particularly impressed with the song Light of my Life (found only on the Asian edition of the album), which she interpreted with Lee-Hom, Asia's top male Chinese-speaking vocalist. This song was included in the movie feature China Strike Force, starring newcomer Lee-Horn along with Aaron Kwok, a box-office idol throughout Asia.
Eagerly awaited in several cities throughout the world, Lara has brilliantly dealt with her growing popularity by frequently appearing abroad. The artist has performed in several European and American capitals, and has enjoyed every minute of her travels. Solid gold in Canada, Germany, Switzerland and Norway, Lara Fabian went platinum in Belgium, Brazil and France and triple platinum in Portugal. She enjoyed the longest number 1 run on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart in 2000.
Last May, Lara was awarded yet another prize at the World Music Awards in Monaco, where she sang Adagio. She also returned to New York and Los Angeles to lend her voice to the original soundtracks of two long-awaited international super productions in July 2001: She interpreted the song The Dreams Within, featured in the movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, as well as For Always, the vocal version of the title song of A.I., Steven Spielberg's latest feature.
In addition to a new French-language album in September 2001, Lara Fabian launched the first single on her new album in May, "J'y crois encore", which can be heard on radio stations in Quebec and Europe.
From France to Brazil, in Italy, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, Japan and the United States, Lara Fabian has established her reputation as a determined singer-songwriter. Barely 10 years after the release of her first album, Lara has conquered the hearts of millions of fans throughout the world, whose fervor is equaled only by their affection for this talented and authentic artist. Eight million records sold worldwide to this day testify to her achievement.
Her best-selling European DVD and CD, En Toute Intimité, released in October 2003, was an intimate, acoustic piano-based collection showcasing Ms. Fabian performing songs in English, Italian and French.
After En Toute Intimité Lara Fabian released her 2nd English language album called "A wonderful life". Lara Fabian's latest release is an album in the French language with the title "Toutes Les Femmes en Moi", released in May 2009.
2010: "Tour Les Femmes Font Leur Show", Mademoiselle Zhivago
Throughout the first half of 2010, Fabian embarked on a European tour of concerts, throughout France, Switzerland, and Belgium, incorporating the main repertoire of her last album "Toutes Les Femmes En Moi" along with some classic and fan favorites. She also performed again in Eastern Europe, with a more acoustic set (piano-voice), and included English recordings from the album Every Woman in Me. In September 2010, she finally released her 2009 album "Toutes Les Femmes En Moi" in Québec. She also recorded the album "Nuit Magique" with Canadian singer Coral Egan.
Later in 2010, Fabian released a concept album in Russia and Ukraine called Mademoiselle Zhivago which has sold over 800.000 copies in Russia. It features 11 songs in different languages by Russian composer Igor Krutoy. It features stories about a woman who experiences several lives over the years and centuries. Eleven music videos, one each song, were combined to create a full-length film, produced and directed by Ukrainian film producer Alan Badoev. The album itself, containing a CD and a DVD, was first released in Ukraine in October 2010 and in Russia in November.
2020–present: Lockdown Sessions
On December 16, 2020, Lara Fabian discreetly unveiled a collection of 12 experimental musical tracks, the fruit of her introspection and her isolation during confinement. Lockdown Sessions came out in a limited edition without a label, and offers a unique journey of the singer accompanied again by Moh Denebi.
Fabian is a full lyric soprano with a vocal range that spans three octaves from C3 to G5 in live performances.
She is multilingual, she speaks Italian, French, Spanish, Sicilian, English and some Flemish.[citation needed] She has also sung in Azerbaijani, German, Greek, Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish
Si Tu N'As Pas D'Amour
Lara Fabian Lyrics
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Tu peux louer tous les châteaux du monde
Tu peux avoir tout l'argent de la terre
Et même les œufs que les poules d'or pondent
Mais tu n'as rien qui me fera voter pour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Tu peux avoir des yeux comme des grands phares
Un humour à l'épreuve des cafards
Ou le sourire d'une star de ciné
Mais tu n'as rien qui me fera voter pour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Tu ne me feras jamais, jamais, jamais voter pour
Arrête de faire le sourd
T'es lourd, trop lourd
Tu peux briller dans les milieux d'affaires
Être fidèle ou tireur d'élite
Me réciter par cœur le dictionnaire
Être le plus fort au Trivial Pursuit
Mais tu n'as rien qui me fera voter pour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Tu ne me feras jamais, jamais, jamais voter pour
Arrête de faire le sourd
T'es lourd, trop lourd
Tu peux aller chez les plus grands couturiers
Te parfumer aux essences les plus rares
Avoir la démarche d'un top model branché
Changer de lunettes pour mieux changer de regard
Mais tu n'as rien qui me fera voter pour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
Tu ne me feras jamais, jamais, jamais voter pour
Arrête de faire le sourd
T'es lourd, trop lourd
The lyrics of Lara Fabian's song Si Tu N'As Pas D'Amour speak about the importance of love in one's life. The singer emphasizes that no matter how many treasures, castles, money or possessions one may have, they are meaningless if there is no love in one's life. The singer goes on to say that even if someone has all the physical attributes that society deems attractive such as bright eyes, a tan, a good sense of humor, and the smile of a movie star, it does not matter if there is no love. The singer lists off many impressive qualities such as being successful in business, being faithful, knowledgeable, fashionable and refined but none of these traits alone is enough to make her vote for someone. The message of the song is clear: without love, nothing else truly matters.
The lyrics of the song are powerful and thought-provoking. Lara Fabian's message is one that resonates with many people. While some may prioritize material possessions, the song highlights the importance of love and human connection. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider what truly matters to them. The song reminds us that love is the foundation of a fulfilling life, and nothing can replace it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu peux trouver tous les trésors de guerre
You can have all the wealth and riches in the world
Tu peux louer tous les châteaux du monde
You can rent all the castles in the world
Tu peux avoir tout l'argent de la terre
You can have all the money in the world
Et même les œufs que les poules d'or pondent
And even the eggs that golden hens lay
Mais tu n'as rien qui me fera voter pour
But you have nothing that will make me vote for you
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
If you don't have love
Tu peux avoir des yeux comme des grands phares
You can have eyes like lighthouses
La peau bronzée comme le sable en été
Skin tanned like summer sand
Un humour à l'épreuve des cafards
A sense of humor that can withstand anything
Ou le sourire d'une star de ciné
Or the smile of a movie star
Si tu n'as pas d'amour
If you don't have love
Tu ne me feras jamais, jamais, jamais voter pour
You'll never make me, never, never vote for you
Arrête de faire le sourd
Stop pretending you can't hear
T'es lourd, trop lourd
You're heavy, too heavy
Tu peux briller dans les milieux d'affaires
You can shine in business circles
Être fidèle ou tireur d'élite
Be loyal or a sharpshooter
Me réciter par cœur le dictionnaire
Recite the dictionary from memory for me
Être le plus fort au Trivial Pursuit
Be the best at Trivial Pursuit
Tu peux aller chez les plus grands couturiers
You can go to the top fashion designers
Te parfumer aux essences les plus rares
Spray yourself with the rarest perfumes
Avoir la démarche d'un top model branché
Have the walk of a fashionable top model
Changer de lunettes pour mieux changer de regard
Change glasses to better change perspective
Lyrics © PREMIERE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Jean-Felix Lalanne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Opération Fan Club Lara Fabian
J'adore cette chanson <3
Abdallah Benabid
Slt
Kamila Araújo
Essa música é muito boa ❤
Залина Д
Каждая песня Лары - это шедевр. Никто так красиво не поет. Мне много нравилось певцов,певиц, но после того ,как мне посчастливилось познакомиться с Великим творчеством Лары Фабиан все померкли перед ней.
Natalia Alves
Conhecendo aos poucos, o trabalho de Lara ❤
Realmente fantástico. Por mais cantoras como ela! 🙂
J A
I LOVE U LARA
ODRACIR ADEUR
No e recibido nada de ti. No hables de amor si no sabes que es Amar