Renaud Séchan

Renaud Séchan, known as Renaud, (born in Paris on May 11, 1952) is a popular French singer.

Related Topics:
Paris - May 11 - 1952 - French

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His early work is characterized by a volatile temperament, innovative use of French, and edgy, dark, social and left-wing political themes. Raised in an educated milieu, the son of an intellectual, Renaud in the 1970s adopted the looks and attitude of working-class youth, and reflected this in his lyrics. A recurrent theme is his disgust for the average French people with petty bourgeois preoccupations and right-wing leanings.

Related Topics:
French - Left-wing - 1970 - Right-wing

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His music focuses on the disparity between classes, the abuse of political power, overbearing authority and disgust for the military, with rare glimpses of tenderness for his fellow humans, the planet earth, and art. His song Miss Maggie praised the kindness of women with the markedly ironical exception of Margaret Thatcher.

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Renaud's later work is distinguished by love songs and songs he wrote for his daughter, family and friends.

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