Born in a Parisian suburb in a wealthy family, he had a happy childhood. His father owned a small business. In high school, influenced by the great chansonniers of his time Luis Mariano, Charles Aznavour and Gilbert Bécaud, he formed with classmates a band.
Studying at the Petit Conservatoire de Mireille, where Yves Duteil and Françoise Hardy had been discovered, he made his first single, Anatole in 1963. He meets Roland Vincent who becomes his regular composer. Michels first hit Chez Laurette the following year is from the musical he plays in 'Copains-Clopant' . In 1966 appears his album Inventaire 66, while he is opening act for Leny Escudero. As Jacques Brel, in 1967, provides a series of farewell performances in the Parisian music theater Olympia, Delpech is the support act. Johnny Stark, the impresario of Mireille Mathieu, decides to accompany him. Michel is touring as a supporting act along with Mireille, to the US and the USSR.
In 1968 he won the French Grand Prix du Disque with "Il ya des jours où on ferait mieux de rester au lit".
In 1969 he composed the song hippie Wight is Wight in French about the British Isle of Wight Festival that summer. It became a huge hit in France, Sandie Shaw covered it the following year. In 1970 he regrets the break-up of The Beatles in the song Et Paul chantait Yesterday, brings the album Un coup de pied dans la montagne and he breaks up with Johnny Stark.
In 1971 Delpech scored a European hit with Pour un flirt; even in Britain it reached the charts. Further chansons by him were Que Marianne était jolie (1972) and Les divorcés (1974), Le Chasseur (1974) and Le Loir-et-Cher (1977).
The following years Delpech devoted primarily to composing and writing lyrics. He had a comeback in 1983 with the single Animaux, animaux and his successful album Loin d'ici in 1985, followed in 1989 by J'étais un ange. In 1992 with Roland Vincent he made the album Les Voix du Brésil. Delpech then took a five year sabbatical.
From 1997 Delpech was particularly productive. J'étais un ange is the title of an album in 2000 that heralds a tour with musician friends such as Alain Chamfort, Charlélie Couture, Claude Nougaro, Marc Lavoine and Pierre Richard providing inspiration for the album Comme vous (2004) and Live -album Ce lundi-là au Bataclan (2004).
In 2006 he even released an album consisting of five CDs Delpech inventaires followed by Michel Delpech & ... Delpech with repertoire old and new and of musical contemporaries like Bénabar, Francis Cabrel, Alain Souchon, Cali, Laurent Voulzy, Julien Clerc and Clarika. In 2008 appeared a live DVD, Live au Grand Rex, which is widely acclaimed as an excellent live recording.
Delpech fought three years against throat cancer. On January 2, 2016 Delpech died in Paris
Daniel
Michel Delpech Lyrics
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Je vois les feux rouges et verts qui vont vers l'Espagne
Oh et je vois bien Daniel me dire adieu
On dirait bien Daniel ou c'est un nuage dans mes yeux
On dit que l'Espagne est belle, je ne l'ai jamais vu
Daniel dit que c'est le coin de la terre qu'il aime le plus
Oh mais pourquoi y aller encore
Oh, oh, oh, Daniel, mon frère, tu es plus vieux que moi
Est-ce que tu sens les peines des blessures éternelles ?
Tes yeux sont morts mais tu vois mieux encore
Tu es une étoile, un diamant dans le ciel
Oh, oh, oh, Daniel, mon frère, tu es plus vieux que moi
Est-ce que tu sens les peines des blessures éternelles ?
Tes yeux sont morts mais tu vois mieux encore
Tu es une étoile, un diamant dans le ciel
Daniel est parti ce soir en avion
Je vois les feux rouges et verts qui vont vers l'Espagne
Oh et je vois bien Daniel me dire adieu
On dirait bien Daniel ou c'est un nuage dans mes yeux.
The song Daniel by Michel Delpech is a heartfelt tribute to a brother who is leaving on a plane to Spain. The singer is watching from afar, seeing the red tail lights of the plane as it heads towards its destination. He sees his brother waving goodbye, but the tears in his eyes cause him to see the scene through cloudy vision. The singer hasn't been to Spain himself, but his brother has, and he tells him that it's the best place he's ever seen. He misses his brother immensely and wonders if he still feels the pain of older wounds. Despite the pain, the singer sees his brother as a star that shines in the night sky.
The song's simple yet poignant lyrics evoke strong emotions, and the soft melody complements the nostalgic tone of the song. Michel Delpech's smooth vocals make the song even more moving. The song speaks of the distance that separates family members and how it can be hard to let go even when they set out to explore new places. The emotional connection between the two brothers is a universal theme that resonates with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane
Daniel is taking a flight tonight
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
I can see the airplane leaving for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
I can see Daniel waving his hand to say goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
I am not sure if it is Daniel because of the clouds in my eyes
They say Spain is pretty, though I've never been
People say Spain is beautiful, but I have never been there
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Daniel believes Spain is the most beautiful place he has ever visited
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Daniel has traveled to Spain many times so he knows it well
Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much
I miss Daniel a lot
Daniel my brother you are older than me
Daniel is my older brother
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Do you still feel the emotional pain of past events that never went away?
Your eyes have died, but you see more than I
Your eyes may look tired, but you understand more than I do
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky
Daniel is like a star shining brightly in the sky
Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
I still cannot be certain if it is Daniel because my eyes are clouded with emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELTON JOHN, BERNIE TAUPIN
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Yves Rouxel
J"écoute cette chanson en pensant à Daniel Balavoine,un artiste à part.