Her diverse credits include musicals, such as her breakthrough role in the original Viennese cast of the Cats, the title role in Peter Pan, a recreation of the Marlene Dietrich-created Lola in The Blue Angel, the original European Sally Bowles in a Paris production of Cabaret, and the original London revival Velma Kelly in Chicago.
Lemper, named Billboard's Crossover Artist of the Year for 1993/1994, is a prolific recording artist, appearing on numerous cast recordings and compliation concerts, including Roger Waters' The Wall concert in 1990. As a solo artist, her extensive discography includes ubiquitously well-reviewed interpretations of Kurt Weill's compositions from the late 1980s, in addition to German cabaret songs, which were very political songs sung in underground location in 1930s Berlin and elsewhere. One disc of Lemper's, Illusions from 1992, is devoted to the songs of Marlene Dietrich and Édith Piaf, an interpretive effort that would be widely panned if most artists were to pursue it but for which Lemper received rave reviews. She has numerous pop albums, variously in English, French, and German, and 2000's lauded modern Punishing Kiss. Punishing Kiss featured songs written especially for her by the likes of Scott Walker, Elvis Costello, and Neil Hannon, the latter of whom performed with her on two of the disc's tracks. Lemper is known for wild interpretations on discs like the Sondheim tribute City of Strangers, containing a particularly askew version of the Elaine Stritch-popularized song The Ladies Who Lunch. In 1998, a Lemper compilation, All That Jazz: The Best of Ute Lemper, was released. In 2003 and 2006 Lemper's songwriting talents were shown on her discs from those years as she moved from being an interpretive singer to a singer/songwriter.
A painter in the neoclassical style, Lemper's paintings have been showcased in numerous galleries.
She has also appeared in films such as Prorva, Bogus, Jean Galmot, aventurier, Prospero's Books, Appetite and Prêt-à-Porter (in the latter appearing in a well-publicised nude scene filmed while she was pregnant). She has contributed to the soundtracks of numerous films, including Kissing Jessica Stein and Appetite.
Lemper, a married mother of three, resides in Paris and New York City. She performs worldwide, recently even in the war-torn Middle East. She has also authored a book and several journal articles.
La vie en rose
Ute Lemper Lyrics
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The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
And in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak
Angels sing from above
Every day words
Seems to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose
These lyrics describe the euphoric feeling of being in love, or more specifically, being in love with the person singing the song. The singer is deeply enamored with their lover, and they feel as if they are under a spell when they are together. The line "this is la vie en rose" is the singer's way of describing the overwhelming feeling of joy and contentment that comes with being in love. The phrase "la vie en rose" is French for "life in pink," which signifies the beauty and positivity of living a life filled with love and happiness.
The lyrics go on to describe the physical sensations that the singer experiences when they are with their lover. The feeling of being kissed by their lover is so powerful that it causes heaven to sigh, and the singer can see the beauty of life in a new light. The singer is so entranced by their lover that they feel as if they are in a world of their own, a world where roses bloom and everything is beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me close and hold me fast
Embrace me tightly and with urgency
The magic spell you cast
I am under your enchantment
This is la vie en rose
This is the joyful experience of life, through your embrace
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
Your kiss is heavenly
And though I close my eyes
I still see this beauty
I see la vie en rose
I witness the delighted experience of life in your arms
When you press me to your heart
When I am close to you and in your embrace
And in a world apart
I am transported to another world of beauty
A world where roses bloom
A world of pure beauty, where roses thrive
And when you speak
Your words enchant me
Angels sing from above
Your words are divine
Every day words
Ordinary language
Seem to turn into love songs
Your words turn ordinary language into a song of love
Give your heart and soul to me
Share your love and passion with me
And life will always be
Our love will always make every moment joyful
La vie en rose
The joyful experience of living
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mack David, Edith Piaf
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@maggyman5198
She is very impressive with her singing and acting!
@pupiperez3
que voz, que talento que manera de interpretar!!
@MrTinkerballz
what a performance!! absolutely fantasic
@kakilong
I was taken by the voice, the beauty, passion, and presence the first time I saw you in NY at Avery Fisher Hall mid 90s, and again at Joes Pub in the Village. Simply stunning!! I hope there will be more NY appearances. ❤
@morriganravenchild6613
An incredible voice and talent.....what a performance!
@caesarquirino
Maravilhosa! ❤
@cidmusicc
Excellente performance de deux classiques français!!
@Altiplanonublado
Wonderful performance... It's going to be awesome to see such a great artist here in Lima, Perú.
@Ana.Mitacc
Qué barbara es esta mujer! Nunca es tarde para poder conocer una artista como ella los es. At the moment i heard her to sing, i loved :)
@user-mn2dw4tp5t
Чудо как хорошо,и замечательно что.не подражая великой Пиаф звучит так свежо и близко к тексту!!!