At age 16, Distel became a professional jazz guitarist. Over his career he worked alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in the late 1950s after establishing himself as a French crooner.
Sacha Distel had a much publicized relationship with actress Brigitte Bardot but in 1963 he married skier Francine Bréaud. He reputedly broke off the relationship with Bardot after discovering her with another man.
In the 1960s, he composed 'La Belle Vie', a tune that made its way across the Atlantic as 'The Good Life', and most famously performed by Tony Bennett. French lyrics were added in the 1970s and it became Distel's signature tune. During the 1960s, he had his own variety show on French television.
During the 1970s, he became popular outside France, and once hosted the Miss World contest in London. In this decade, he spent more time in the UK than in France. Considered a Gallic heart throb in Britain he was a regular on British TV
Distel remained reasonably popular in France in the 1980s and 1990s, including a new show named after his song 'La Belle Vie'.
In 2001, Distel had a part as lawyer Billy Flynn in the London production of the musical Chicago. He did have an ambition to make a musical about the life of Maurice Chevalier, but this remained unfulfilled at the time of his death.
Sacha Distel died on 22 July 2004 near St Tropez,after a long battle with cancer.
His name was used in Peter Sarstedt's song "Where Do You Go To My Lovely".
Personnalités
Sacha Distel Lyrics
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Over and over, what more can I do
Over and over, my friend says I'm a fool
But over and over, I'll be a fool for you.
'Cause you got personality
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Charm, with personality
Love, with personality
And, plus, you've got a great big heart
So over and over, oh, I'll be a fool to you
Now over and over, what more can I do
Over and over, I said that I loved you
Over and over, honey love it's the truth
Over and over, they still say I'm a fool
But over and over, I'll be a fool for you.
'Cause you got personality
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Smile, with personality
Charm, with personality
Love, with personality
And, plus, you've got a great big heart
So over and over, oh, I'll be a fool to you
Now over and over, what more can I do
Over and over, I said that I loved you
Over and over, honey love it's the truth
Over and over, they still say I'm a fool
But over and over, I'll be a fool for you.
'Cause you got personality
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Smile, with personality
Charm, with personality
Love, with personality
And, plus, you've got a great big heart
So over and over, oh, I'll be a fool to you
Now over and over, what more can I do
The song "Personnalités" by Sacha Distel is a classic love ballad that talks about a man's willingness to be a fool in love. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer talks about how he's tried to prove his love to the person he's in love with over and over again, but to no avail. Even though his friend thinks he's a fool, he's willing to keep trying.
The chorus of the song serves as the main message, as the singer sings about the person he's in love with and the qualities that make them so special. The person has a great personality, they walk with personality, talk with personality, smile with personality, charm with personality, and love with personality. The singer is drawn to this person's great big heart and is willing to be a fool for them over and over again.
The second verse follows the same theme as the first, with the singer professing his love and being willing to be a fool for the person. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the main message that the person he's in love with has a great personality and a great big heart.
Overall, "Personnalités" is a love song that celebrates the qualities that make a person unique and special. It's a song about being willing to be vulnerable and open yourself up to love, even if it means being a fool.
Line by Line Meaning
Over and over, I tried to prove my love to you,
Repeatedly, I attempted to demonstrate my affection to you,
Over and over, what more can I do
I am unsure of what else I can do to show my love
Over and over, my friend says I'm a fool
My companion tells me that I am acting foolishly
But over and over, I'll be a fool for you.
Regardless, I will continue to act foolishly for your sake
'Cause you got personality
The reason for my infatuation is your captivating personality
Walk, with personality
Your manner of walking is imbued with individuality and charm
Talk, with personality
Your speech is distinctive and appealing
Smile, with personality
Your grin is endearing due to your unique personality
Charm, with personality
You exude charm that is uniquely your own
Love, with personality
You love with individuality and charm
And, plus, you've got a great big heart
Furthermore, you possess a generous and loving heart
So over and over, oh, I'll be a fool to you
Therefore, I will repeatedly act foolishly for your sake
Now over and over, what more can I do
I remain uncertain of what else I can do to show my love
Over and over, I said that I loved you
Time and again, I expressed my love for you
Over and over, honey love it's the truth
I repeat, my affection for you is genuine
Over and over, they still say I'm a fool
Despite this, others still believe I am acting foolishly
But over and over, I'll be a fool for you.
Yet, I will persist in my foolish behavior for your sake
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