Between 1965 and 1967, she released four EPs: "Hey O Daddy O" (65),"Rien n'est perdu" (65), "Palladium" (66) , "Partie de Dames" (66) on Pathé and one EP on Decca "Le piano s'est tu" (67) .
In 1968, she moved to Quebec and with her friend formed the duo "Les Scarabées" (The Beetles). They released several 45s among which "Puisque tu m'as quitté" et "Le cœur de mon pays" (Golden Album in Canada).
They disbanded in 1975 and Liz moved to Florida, continuing her singing career as Liza Brady while her friend released songs under the name of Martine Bee.
Partie De Dames
Liz Brady Lyrics
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De nous deux qui va gagner
Dame noire ou dame blanche
Si j'ai gagné contre toi une manche
Ne sois pas désespérée
Dame noire, prends ta revanche
Au jeu de l'amour, tu devrais savoir
Case blanche ou case noire
Qu'on gagne ou on perd, chacun son tour
Case blanche ou case noire
Triii!
Sur le damier la partie recommence
Dame noire s'est inclinée
J'ai gagné la dernière manche
Sur le damier, mon joli partenaire
Que t'importe si j'ai gagné
Puisque mon père te préfère
Au jeu de l'amour, tu devrais savoir
Qu'on gagne ou on perd, chacun son tour
Case blanche ou case noire
Qu'on gagne ou on perd, chacun son tour
Case blanche ou case noire
The lyrics of Liz Brady's song, "Partie de dames" talks about a game of checkers played between two players, a black lady, and a white lady. The lyrics talk about how luck plays a significant role in the game of checkers; one never knows who will win. If she wins a game against her opponent, she seeks her opponent's understanding not to lose hope but to try again. The lyrics try to emphasize the importance of perseverance and never to give up even after losing.
The second paragraph of the lyrics tries to provide extra meaning to the game of checkers, with the "case blanche ou case noire" (black square or white square) serve as a metaphor for life situations. The song tries to explain that just as in the game of checkers, one could either win or lose, and no one's status guarantees a win. One has to keep trying, and maybe luck will fall on their side. The song also explains that in the game of love, losing is a crucial aspect but shouldn't deter one from trying since it goes around, and it comes around.
The song's message encourages one to keep pushing, never losing hope, and trying again, alluding to the fact that "winning and losing is a cycle." The song is upbeat, with an ear-catching tune, making it enjoyable to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Sur le damier qui aura de la chance
On the checkerboard, who will be lucky
De nous deux qui va gagner
Between the two of us, who will win
Dame noire ou dame blanche
Black queen or white queen
Si j'ai gagné contre toi une manche
If I have won a match against you
Ne sois pas désespérée
Don't be desperate
Dame noire, prends ta revanche
Black queen, take your revenge
Au jeu de l'amour, tu devrais savoir
In the game of love, you should know
Qu'on gagne ou on perd, chacun son tour
That we win or lose, it's each one's turn
Case blanche ou case noire
White square or black square
Sur le damier la partie recommence
On the checkerboard, the game begins again
Dame noire s'est inclinée
Black queen has given in
J'ai gagné la dernière manche
I have won the last match
Sur le damier, mon joli partenaire
On the checkerboard, my handsome partner
Que t'importe si j'ai gagné
Why do you care if I won
Puisque mon père te préfère
Since my father prefers you
Writer(s): Gérard Cohen
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.