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".
Tu Es Le Soleil De Ma Vie
Sacha Distel Lyrics
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That's why I'll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
I feel like this is the beginning
Though I've loved you for a million years
And if I thought our love was ending
You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You must have known that I was lonely
Because you came to my rescue
And I know that this must be heaven
How could so much love be inside of you?
You are the sunshine of my life, yeah
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
Love has joined us
Love has joined us
Let's think sweet love
The lyrics of "Tu Es Le Soleil De Ma Vie" by Sacha Distel express a deep and enduring love for someone who brings brightness and warmth to the singer's world. The song opens with the declaration that the person is like sunshine, and that's why the singer will always be around. The imagery of the apple of the singer's eye further reinforces the idea that this person is essential to their happiness and well-being. The lyrics also convey a sense of disbelief that someone could embody so much goodness and love, with lines like "How could so much love be inside of you?" Overall, the song paints a picture of a love that has lasted through time and will continue to endure.
Despite the line "I feel like this is the beginning," the lyrics also acknowledge that this love has been present for a long time: "Though I've loved you for a million years." The thought of losing this love is devastating, as indicated by the line "I'd find myself drowning in my own tears." The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the central message that this person is the sunshine and the apple of the singer's eye - a constant presence in their life that is cherished and adored.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sunshine of my life
You are the most important and joyful aspect of my life
That's why I'll always be around
I will always be there for you because you bring me happiness
You are the apple of my eye
You are the most cherished and beloved person to me
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You will always have a special place in my heart
I feel like this is the beginning
Even though I have loved you for a long time, I still feel like our love story is just starting
Though I've loved you for a million years
I have loved you for a very long time
And if I thought our love was ending
If I ever thought that our love was fading away
I'd find myself drowning in my own tears
I would be completely heartbroken and devastated
You must have known that I was lonely
You seemed to understand my loneliness
Because you came to my rescue
You helped me during a difficult time
And I know that this must be heaven
My life feels perfect and amazing with you in it
How could so much love be inside of you?
I am amazed at how much love you have to give
Love has joined us
Our love has brought us together
Let's think sweet love
Let's focus on the positive and loving aspects of our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maiwennlouge47
Qu'ils étaient bien beaux tous les deux !
Longue vie à Brigitte Bardot ! Paix à l'âme de Sacha Distel. Merci beaucoup pouce souvenir ❤️🙏🌅💖💐
@christianedegrenne807
Sacha et Brigitte Bardot, quel beau duo !!! Dommage qu i n y en ai eu qu in. A cette époque les émissions télé étaient plus gay.
@galialaurence804
on ete gouvernés aussi a l'époque
@marioaveline9539
Il a du la pecho, beau couple
@mezenc6374
Les belles années.. Ceux qui nous gouvernent ont détruit le plaisir de vivre..
@queenuru
Exact
@jlatte2447
Ont vis bien sans eux.
@jlatte2447
Merci
@tonytony3796
je suis d'accord avec vous ils ont enterrer la France mous avons rein fait
@barbaraapprederis2343
Oui helas