Very early on, Stéphane was fascinated by different kinds of music, listening to pop, rock and new wave. The real trigger happened in the late 80s, when he discovered house. One day in 1997 in Paris, when he was already a fairly famous DJ, he met up with Jean-Louis Costes, who asked him to mix music at his hotel restaurant. Very soon they had the idea of a compilation which could spread worldwide the spirit of the Hôtel Costes, this mythic glamorous place. The first compilation quickly became an undeniable reference. Over a dozen more successful and intense compilations followed.
Then he was asked to deejay everywhere in the world by haute couture designers such as Gucci, actresses like Cameron Diaz, and eventually remixed "What It Feels Like for a Girl" for Madonna… Yet Stéphane Pompougnac is not only a DJ - he is also an accomplished musician, composing and producing his own songs, which he proved in 2003 with the release of his first album Living On The Edge that featured several talented artists, notably Michael Stipe from REM. Today, Stéphane Pompougnac remains one of the most recognized DJs in the world.
Pompougnac released his second album Hello Mademoiselle in early 2006 after his eighth Hôtel Costes compilation.
The Hôtel Costes series of compilations:
Hôtel Costes, Volume 1: France et Choiseul - (16 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 2: La Suite - (15 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 3: Etage 3 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2000.10.23)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 4 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2001.11.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 5 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2002.10.22)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 6 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2003.09.29)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 7 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.09.27)
Best of Costes - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 8 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2005.09.26; US 2005.09.27)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 9 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2006.09.25)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 10 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2007.09.24)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 11 - (17 tracks) (FR, 2008.09)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 12 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2009.09.21)
Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 - (2 CDs, 28 tracks) (FR, 2009.11.16)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 1) - (14 tracks)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 2: Bonus Mix) - (14 tracks)
Where Do I Begin
Stéphane Pompougnac Lyrics
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To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
Where do I start?
Where do I begin?
To tell the story of how great a love can be
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
Where do I start?
Like a summer rain
That cools the pavement with a patent leather shine
He came into my life and made the living fine
And gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
He fills my heart
He fills my heart with very special things
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
With him along, who could be lonely?
I reach for his hand, it's always there
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I'm going to need him 'til the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
He fills my heart with very special things
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
With him along, who could be lonely?
I reach for his hand, it's always there
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I'm going to need him 'til the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
Stéphane Pompougnac's song, Where Do I Begin, is a beautiful love song that tells the story of how powerful and enduring love can be. It begins with a simple question, "Where do I begin?" and then goes on to describe the sweet love story that is "older than the sea". The singer is in awe of the love that her partner brings to her and wonders where to start in order to tell their story.
The song compares the love brought by the partner to a summer rain that cools the pavement and makes everything look beautiful and new. The partner has given meaning to the singer's life and filled it with very special things, like angels' songs and wild imaginings. He fills her soul with so much love that she is never lonely, and she reaches for his hand whenever she needs it, knowing that it will always be there.
There is a sense of timelessness and eternity that is captured in the lyrics as the singer wonders how long love can last. She questions whether it can be measured by the hours in a day, but acknowledges that she does not have the answers. However, she knows that she will need her partner "til the stars all burn away" and that he will be there for her always.
Overall, the song is a poignant tribute to the power of love and the way in which it can transform our lives, bringing meaning, joy, and connection to even the loneliest of souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin?
As I attempt to recount the positive impact that love has had on my life, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of where to start.
To tell the story of how great a love can be
I want to express the inherent greatness that love can bring to one's life.
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
Love has always existed and remains one of the most enduring qualities of the human experience.
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
I am aware of the undeniable truth that love is a powerful and positive force in my life thanks to him.
Where do I start?
I am still grappling with where to begin as I try to encapsulate the essence of the love that has transformed my life.
Like a summer rain
His arrival in my life was refreshing and invigorating, much like how a summer rain cools the pavement and makes it gleam.
That cools the pavement with a patent leather shine
Just as rain makes the pavement shine, his influence has added a luster to my life that was previously nonexistent.
He came into my life and made the living fine
His presence in my life has made everything so much better and given me a renewed appreciation for living in the moment.
And gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
Thanks to him, my previously bleak and unfulfilling life now has a sense of purpose and meaning.
He fills my heart
His love fills my heart to the brim, leaving little room for anything else.
With very special things
He brings into my life an array of unique and special experiences and memories that make it truly remarkable.
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
His love has inspired in me a sense of wonder and awe, much like how heavenly songs and fanciful daydreams do.
He fills my soul with so much love
His love is so profound that it nourishes my very soul and brings me immense joy and contentment.
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
Thanks to his love, I never feel solitary or isolated, no matter where I happen to be.
With him along, who could be lonely?
With his constant companionship, how could anyone feel lonely or unsupported?
I reach for his hand, it's always there
Whenever I need him, he is always there, ready to lend me his unwavering support and affection.
How long does it last?
It is impossible to say how long love will continue to bless my life in this way.
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
It is impossible to quantify or measure love in this way, as it is something that defies such mundane metrics.
I have no answers now but this much I can say
While I may not have a clear grasp of what the future holds, I can affirm with certainty that his love is indispensable to me.
I'm going to need him 'til the stars all burn away
I will continue to rely on and treasure him until the very end of my days, when even the stars themselves have burned out.
And he'll be there
And through it all, he will always be by my side, providing me with the love and support that makes life worth living.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Sigman, Francis Lai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Emily.ananda
¿Por dónde empezar ?
Para contar la historia de cómo un gran amor puede ser
La historia de amor dulce, que es más antiguo que el mar
La verdad sobre el amor que me trae
¿Por dónde empiezo ?
Al igual que una lluvia de verano
Que enfría el pavimento con un brillo de charol
Él entró en mi vida e hizo el bien vivir
Y dio un sentido a este mundo vacío mío
Llena mi corazón
Llena mi corazón con cosas muy especiales
Con canciones de ángeles , con elucubraciones
Él llena mi alma con tanto amor
Que en cualquier lugar que vaya, nunca estoy sola
Con él a lo largo , que podría ser solitario
Alcanzo la mano, que siempre está ahí
¿Cuánto tiempo dura?
¿Puede el amor ser medido por las horas del día ?
No tengo respuestas ahora , pero esto sí que puedo decir
Yo lo voy a necesitar hasta que las estrellas todos queman
Y él estará allí
Llena mi corazón con cosas muy especiales
Con canciones de ángeles , con elucubraciones
Él llena mi alma con tanto amor
Que en cualquier lugar que vaya, nunca estoy sola
Con él a lo largo , que podría ser solitario
Alcanzo la mano, que siempre está ahí
¿Cuánto tiempo dura?
¿Puede el amor ser medido por las horas del día ?
No tengo respuestas ahora , pero esto sí que puedo decir
Yo lo voy a necesitar hasta que las estrellas todos queman
Y él estará allí
@PschentOfficial
Find here the Hotel Costes Best of 50 [Official Playlist] : https://smarturl.it/BEST50
@AZM137
such a very lovely, emotions filled and electrifying performance
@0837juan
Esto es fantastico...Que cantante!!!...que canciones!!!.
@livelife409
Where do I begin To tell the sweet love story that could have been? Where do I start ? He was the summer rain THe one that gave meaning to the simmering pavement He filled my heart With endearing things My own imaginings Still I'm never alone I reached for his hand I thought it was there THe day it came so close My eyes closed Disappearing walls around me It all became truth It was just a breeze on a summers day
@Emily.ananda
¿Por dónde empezar ?
Para contar la historia de cómo un gran amor puede ser
La historia de amor dulce, que es más antiguo que el mar
La verdad sobre el amor que me trae
¿Por dónde empiezo ?
Al igual que una lluvia de verano
Que enfría el pavimento con un brillo de charol
Él entró en mi vida e hizo el bien vivir
Y dio un sentido a este mundo vacío mío
Llena mi corazón
Llena mi corazón con cosas muy especiales
Con canciones de ángeles , con elucubraciones
Él llena mi alma con tanto amor
Que en cualquier lugar que vaya, nunca estoy sola
Con él a lo largo , que podría ser solitario
Alcanzo la mano, que siempre está ahí
¿Cuánto tiempo dura?
¿Puede el amor ser medido por las horas del día ?
No tengo respuestas ahora , pero esto sí que puedo decir
Yo lo voy a necesitar hasta que las estrellas todos queman
Y él estará allí
Llena mi corazón con cosas muy especiales
Con canciones de ángeles , con elucubraciones
Él llena mi alma con tanto amor
Que en cualquier lugar que vaya, nunca estoy sola
Con él a lo largo , que podría ser solitario
Alcanzo la mano, que siempre está ahí
¿Cuánto tiempo dura?
¿Puede el amor ser medido por las horas del día ?
No tengo respuestas ahora , pero esto sí que puedo decir
Yo lo voy a necesitar hasta que las estrellas todos queman
Y él estará allí
@majosoriano
...❤...
Una joya 💎.
@harrygio1
She could sing anything and proved it with this song. Great talent and as she aged, she got better and better. Even without The 007 song, she would have been famous. Love you girl!!!
@shark6972
Chilling out with Old and New at the same time......awesome....
@margotm8574
i love it!!!!
@jamesdeas6159
sweet music brings me back to the 80's