Michel Sardou

Michel Sardou (born January 26, 1947) is a French singer.

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January 26 - 1947 - French - Singer

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He was born in Paris, the son of Fernand Sardou and Jackie Rollin (Jackie Sardou). Contrary to what has been written at the beginning of his career, he is not the grandson of the dramatist Victorien Sardou.

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Paris - Fernand Sardou - Jackie Rollin - Jackie Sardou - Dramatist - Victorien Sardou

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He is known for songs dealing with various social and political issues, such as the rights of women in Islamic countries, clerical celibacy and colonialism. Another notable fact about his carreer is that he has focussed his full attention on his homeland, ignoring the prospect of an international audience, although his 1981 single "Les lacs du Connemara" did manage to become a big international hit. A number of his hit songs were written in collaboration with Jacques Revaux, a few others (most notably "En chantant") with Italian singer Toto Cutugno.

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Islamic - Clerical celibacy - Colonialism - Jacques Revaux - Toto Cutugno

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Even in the 21st century, Michel Sardou remains immensely popular in France, selling out 18 consecutive dates at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in 2001, while his 2004 album "Du plaisir" went straight to the no. 1 spot on the French album charts.

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21st century - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy - 2001 - 2004

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