Born in Iskretz, Bulgaria, to a Bulgarian-Armenian father and a Hungarian mother, Vartan arrived in France when she was 10. She married the French rocker Johnny Hallyday on April 12, 1965 in Loconville. They have a son, David Hallyday (who is also a singer), born David Michael Benjamin Smet on August 14, 1966. Johnny Hallyday and Sylvie Vartan were France's "Golden Couple" of their generation. They divorced on November 4, 1980.
She is currently married to American media mogul Tony Scotti. She is actor Michael Vartan's aunt.
In 2005, Sylvie Vartan was appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal and Child Health in the European Region.
Her European hits include "Panne d'essence" ('Out Of Gas'), "Comme un garçon" ('Like a boy'), "J’ai un problème, je crois bien que je t’aime" ('I have a problem: I really think I love you'), and "La plus belle pour aller danser" ('The most beautiful to go dancing'). She is also rembered for such songs such as "L'amour c'est comme une cigarette" (Love is like a cigarette)
Summertime Blues
Sylvie Vartan Lyrics
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A-but a working all summer, just trying to earn a dollar
Every time I call my baby, trying to get a date
My boss says "Uh duh son you gotta work late"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm-a gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Well my mama-papa told me "Son you gotta make some money
Well I didn't go to work so my Pa said I was sick
"You can't use the car cause you didn't work a lick"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm-a gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation
And I'm gonna take my problem through the United Nations
I called up my congressman and he said
"I'd like to help you sonny but you're too young to vote"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm-a gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Sylvie Vartan's cover of the classic song "Summertime Blues" captures the frustration and restlessness many people feel during the summer months. The song tells the story of a young man who is working hard all summer to earn some money, but is unable to make plans with his girlfriend because of his job. He feels trapped by his responsibilities, and longs for a break from the monotony of his work. Despite his efforts to find a solution, he realizes that there is no cure for the summertime blues.
The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone for the singer's frustration: "I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler / A-but a working all summer, just trying to earn a dollar." His attempts to contact his girlfriend are met with resistance from his boss, who tells him he needs to work late. In the second verse, the singer's parents encourage him to work hard so he can earn privileges like using the car. But when he takes a day off, he's punished by not being allowed to use the car. The final verse shows the singer's desperation as he considers taking his problem to the United Nations, only to be told that he's too young to be helped by a congressman.
Overall, "Summertime Blues" is a classic rock and roll song that captures the angst and restlessness of youth. The lyrics express the frustration of being stuck in a dead-end job during the summer, unable to enjoy the freedom that the season promises. At the same time, it's a song that remains relevant today, as many people still struggle to balance work and play during the summer months.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler
I'm going to complain and make noise to express how frustrated I am
A-but a working all summer, just trying to earn a dollar
I've been working hard all summer to make some money
Every time I call my baby, trying to get a date
Whenever I try to make plans with my girlfriend
My boss says "Uh duh son you gotta work late"
My boss tells me that I have to work overtime
Sometimes I wonder what I'm-a gonna do
I often find myself worrying about my situation
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Unfortunately, there's nothing that can be done to fix this problem
Well my mama-papa told me "Son you gotta make some money
My parents advised me that I need to earn some cash
If you wanna use the car to go riding next Sunday"
If I want to use the car for a Sunday drive
Well I didn't go to work so my Pa said I was sick
I skipped work, so my father assumed I was ill
"You can't use the car cause you didn't work a lick"
My dad said I can't take the car because I haven't worked hard enough
I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation
I'm planning to take a two-week vacation and enjoy myself
And I'm gonna take my problem through the United Nations
I'm going to try to get some help with my problem from a higher authority
I called up my congressman and he said
I contacted my congressman for assistance, and he replied
"I'd like to help you sonny but you're too young to vote"
"I would help you if I could, but unfortunately, you're not old enough to vote"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm-a gonna do
I still worry about my situation
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Unfortunately, there's still nothing that can be done to fix this problem
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Neal Capehart
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