He was bor… Read Full Bio ↴Michel Sardou (born January 26, 1947) is a French singer.
He was born in Paris, the son of Fernand Sardou and Jackie Rollin (Jackie Sardou). Contrary to what has been written at the beginning of his career, he is not the grandson of the dramatist Victorien Sardou.
He is known for songs dealing with various social and political issues, such as the rights of women in Islamic countries, clerical celibacy and colonialism. Another sometimes controversial theme found in some of his songs ("Les Ricains," for example) is respect and support for the culture and foreign policies of the United States. Another notable fact about his career is that he has focused his full attention on his homeland, ignoring the prospect of an international audience, although his 1981 single "Les lacs du Connemara" did manage to become a big international hit. A number of his hit songs were written in collaboration with Jacques Revaux, a few others (most notably "En chantant") with Italian singer Toto Cutugno.
Even in the 21st century, Michel Sardou remains immensely popular in France, selling out 18 consecutive dates at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in 2001, while his 2004 album "Du plaisir" went straight to the no. 1 spot on the French album charts.
He has been married three times, first to a French dancer, then to Babette (the mother of his children) and lastly to an lifelong friend who edits the French version of Vogue.
He is currently (2023) at the center of a controversy over a song he wrote fifty years ago: the lakes of Connemara. Juliette Armanet, a French pop starlet answering a question about a song that would made her leave a party and it was LES LACS DU CONNEMARA. Sardou, an idol of the French right, in spite of himself, is stuck between the left which finds him corny and the right which does not support that one attacks its institutions. Music is a strong force and nobody fights harder than those who LOVE certain songs. Amazingly this song has nothing to do with politics.
Dans La Même Année
Michel Sardou Lyrics
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Dieu créait la femme
Et j'étais viré.
D'abord du ciné,
Trop petit pour entrer
Et puis de mon Iycée,
Le dernier que ma mère ait trouvé.
Dans la même année,
Elle était je crois
Un peu plus vieille que moi,
Ma première fiancée,
Celle qui allait m'apprendre à aimer.
Toutes les femmes sont belles
Et méchantes et cruelles
Mais elles nous font si bien l'amour
Que Dieu leur pardonne
D'avoir brisé des hommes
Qui n'pensaient qu'à leur faire l'amour.
Dans la même année,
La fille m'oubliait
Et j'étais viré d'abord de chez elle,
Trop étroit pour rester
Et d'un job à mi-temps
Le dernier qu'ait trouvé ma maman.
Toutes les femmes sont belles
Et méchantes et cruelles
Mais elles nous font si bien l'amour
Que Dieu leur pardonne
D'avoir brisé des hommes
Qui n'pensaient qu'à leur faire l'amour.
Si la même année,
Tu découvrais à la fois
Le bonheur d'aimer,
Le chagrin quand il s'en va,
Pense à moi.
Mes femmes étaient belles
Et méchantes et cruelles
Mais elles m'ont si bien fait l'amour
Que j'en suis encore,
Pour une fille que j'adore,
A me damner pour faire l'amour.
Toutes les femmes sont belles
Et méchantes et cruelles
Mais elles nous font si bien l'amour
Que je leur pardonne d'avoir brisé un homme
Qui n'pensait qu'à leur faire mieux l'amour.
Laisse aller. Tant pis.
Après tout c'est la vie.
Ne jure pas de n'plus faire l'amour.
Toutes les femmes sont belles
Et méchantes et cruelles
Mais elles nous font si bien l'amour.
The lyrics of Michel Sardou's song "Dans La Même Année" are a reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, set against the backdrop of personal challenges and experiences. The song begins by highlighting the singer's struggles and setbacks in the same year that God created woman. Being fired from his job and expelled from school, the singer encounters various hardships that ultimately lead him to meet a woman who becomes his first love and teaches him how to love.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the contradictory nature of women, describing them as both beautiful and sometimes harsh and cruel. Despite their flaws, the singer acknowledges the profound impact women have on men, especially in the realm of love. The lyrics suggest that even though women may break men's hearts, the love they give is so intense that it is almost divine, deserving forgiveness from God for the pain they inflict.
As the song progresses, the narrative continues to unfold with more challenges faced by the singer, such as being rejected by a girl and facing more failures in his personal and professional life. Despite these tribulations, the singer reflects on the lasting impact that his past relationships have had on him, recognizing the beauty and complexities of love.
The song concludes with a poignant message about the bittersweet nature of love and the enduring impact that past relationships can have on one's heart. The singer reflects on his past loves, acknowledging their beauty, flaws, and the profound influence they had on his life. The lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and resignation, suggesting that despite the pain and heartbreak that love can bring, it is still worth pursuing and cherishing. Overall, "Dans La Même Année" is a heartfelt and introspective exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of relationships in shaping our lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PIERRE JEAN MAURICE BILLON, JACQUES ABEL JULES REVAUD, MICHEL CHARLES SARDOU
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@lucieisch8001
J’aime beaucoup Michel je le suis depuis l’âge de 14an
@luciennescarano8330
Exceptionnel comme toujours 💖💖💖
@nicole694
très belle chanson paroles de Michel Sardou et Pierre Billon musique Michel Sardou sortie 1978 Album Je Vole
@philippelesol8865
Elle était, je crois, un peu plus vieille que moi...
Merci Michel pour cette jolie Mélodie estampillée heighties, la face du 45 tours "en chantant".💕
@rvcomte69
Trop beau ! Je ne me lasse jamais d'écouter chanter Michel. Un répertoire d'une densité et d'une richesse inouïe qu'il s'est créé en tant qu'auteur ; co-auteur ; compositeur ; co-compositeur. Et cette voix exceptionnellement belle avec ce si joli timbre. Miche je t'adore !
@irenemarion6274
Magnifique bravo monsieur sardou magnifique pour toujours ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
@Svetlanafrance177.
Chanson que je connaissais pas du tout belle découverte 😃❤️
@rvcomte69
STP Michel n'arrête pas de chanter. Continue à écrire des chansons et surtout à les chanter. Je ne veux pas croire que tu vas arrêter. Tu es tellement doué pour chanter. Toutes tes chansons jalonnent nos existences.
@Svetlanafrance177.
Madame comprenez qu’il vielle et qu’il est gravement malade:(
@mireillemollar5015
J aimerais être à la place des poupées ❤️