Laurent Voulzy
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Laurent Voulzy is a French singer and composer.
as guitarist from 1969 to 1974. However, he is best known for his collaborative songwriting efforts with singer/songwriter Alain Souchon
and his solo singing career, which spanned several successful albums.
Voulzy had an international hit with the song Rockollection
. The French lyrics were interspersed with some lines from classic rock hits after the chorus. His major French hits also include 'Le Soleil Donne' – sung in French, English and Spanish – and 'Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde' ('Nights without Kim Wilde'), inspired by the chart-topping English singer.
After a huge hit with his N°1 album La Septième Vague in 2006, Voulzy recorded in 2007 a duet with famous French guitarist Jean-Pierre Danel
on his hit album Guitar Connection 2. The song hit the French charts at #7 in 2008. For his 2011 album Lys and Love, Voulzy recorded a duet on the song "Ma seule amour" with English singer Roger Daltrey
of The Who
.
In 2007, Voulzy toured France.
He has also been featured as a guest artist on Irish pop group The Corrs
' remake of the Everly Brothers hit "All I Have To Do Is Dream", where he plays guitar and provides guest vocals.
Biography
Voulzy originally led the English-pop-influenced Le Temple de Vénus before joining Pascal DanelPascal Danel
Pascal Danel is a French pop singer and composer. He started his career as a singer in 1964. After two minor hits, he scored a number 1 hit single in France and various European countries with "La Plage aux Romantiques", a gold disc in 1966, followed in 1967 by the international success of...
as guitarist from 1969 to 1974. However, he is best known for his collaborative songwriting efforts with singer/songwriter Alain Souchon
Alain Souchon
Alain Souchon is a French singer, songwriter and actor. He has released 15 albums and has played roles in seven films.-Profile:...
and his solo singing career, which spanned several successful albums.
Voulzy had an international hit with the song Rockollection
Rockollection
"Rockollection" is a French pop song composed and performed by Laurent Voulzy. Alain Souchon contributed the lyrics."Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection" ....
. The French lyrics were interspersed with some lines from classic rock hits after the chorus. His major French hits also include 'Le Soleil Donne' – sung in French, English and Spanish – and 'Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde' ('Nights without Kim Wilde'), inspired by the chart-topping English singer.
After a huge hit with his N°1 album La Septième Vague in 2006, Voulzy recorded in 2007 a duet with famous French guitarist Jean-Pierre Danel
Jean-Pierre Danel
Jean-Pierre Danel is a French guitarist, record producer and composer.-Biography:Danel started his career as a professional guitarist in July 1982, at the age of 14....
on his hit album Guitar Connection 2. The song hit the French charts at #7 in 2008. For his 2011 album Lys and Love, Voulzy recorded a duet on the song "Ma seule amour" with English singer Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE , is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also...
of The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
.
In 2007, Voulzy toured France.
He has also been featured as a guest artist on Irish pop group The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
' remake of the Everly Brothers hit "All I Have To Do Is Dream", where he plays guitar and provides guest vocals.
Studio albums
- Le Coeur Grenadine (1979, RCA)
- Bopper En Larmes (1983, RCA)
- Caché Derrière (1992, Ariola)
- Avril (2002, RCA)
- La Septième Vague (2006, RCA)
- Recollection (2008, RCA)
- Lys and Love (2011, Columbia)
Live albums
- Voulzy Tour (1994, Ariola)
- Le Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour (2004, RCA)
Songs
- 1977: RockollectionRockollection"Rockollection" is a French pop song composed and performed by Laurent Voulzy. Alain Souchon contributed the lyrics."Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection" ....
- 1978: Bubble Star
- 1979: Le Cœur grenadine
- 1979: Karin Redinger
- 1979: Cocktail chez mademoiselle
- 1980: Surfing Jack
- 1981: Idéal simplifié
- 1983: Bopper en larmes
- 1983: Liebe
- 1984: Désir désir (duo with Véronique Jannot)
- 1985: Les Nuits Sans Kim WildeLes Nuits Sans Kim Wilde"Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde" is a single by Laurent Voulzy about British singer Kim Wilde. It was released in France as a single in 1985 after Wilde herself agreed to sing backing vocals on it. In Germany the song was used as the B-side to "Belle-Ile-en-Mer Marie-Galante" ....
- 1986: Belle-Île-en-Mer
- 1987: My Song of You
- 1988: Le soleil donne
- 1992: Paradoxal système
- 1993: Le Pouvoir des fleurs
- 1993: Caché derrière
- 1993: Le Rêve du pêcheur
- 2001: Une héroïne
- 2002: La Fille d'avril
- 2002: Amélie Colbert
- 2003: Là où je vais
- 2006: Derniers Baisers
- 2008: My Song of You (instrumental duo with Jean-Pierre Danel)
- 2008: Jelly Bean
- 2009: Le vent qui va
External links
Laurent Voulzy (official site)- Biography of Laurent Voulzy, from Radio France InternationaleRadio France InternationaleRadio France Internationale was created in 1975 as part of Radio France by the Government of France, and replaced the Poste Colonial , Paris Mondial , Radio Paris , RTF Radio Paris and ORTF Radio Paris...