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Who sang Paris en colère?

Mireille Mathieu released the song Paris en colère. Date of release: 1966.

Release date: 1966
Duration: 02:34
Writer(s): Maurice Jarre
The story of the song ' Paris en colère '

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The meaning of the song 'Paris en colère ', based on the lyrics
What is Paris en colère about?
🎶 Paris en colère song analysis

- The song is about the French Revolution and how the Parisians fought for their freedom.

- The lyrics say that the Parisians would fight if someone tried to take away their freedom.

- It also talks about how the rest of the world notices when Paris is in danger and celebrates when they get their freedom back.

- At the end, it says that after all the fighting, Paris is finally free and can celebrate.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Paris en colère’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...
The song tells how Parisians fought for their freedom during the French Revolution and how, even though the rest of the world notices when Paris is in danger, they celebrate when Paris regains its freedom.
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Mireille Mathieu - Short Biography

Mireille Mathieu is a French singer born on July 22, 1946 in Avignon.

She grew up in a modest family and started singing at the age of four. At the age of fifteen, she won a singing contest on French television and recorded her first album in 1966.

Since then, she has released more than 100 albums and has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. She is an international star and has toured France, Germany, Russia, China and many other countries. She has also participated in numerous festivals and has received many awards and honors.

In 2017, she was named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron. She has also been named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters.

In 2019, she was honored by the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris for her impact on French fashion and culture.

Mireille Mathieu is a highly respected and beloved French singer who continues to travel the world with her art.
Image credit: Heinrich Klaffs – Wikimedia
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- The song "Paris en colère" was released in 1966 with lyrics by Maurice Vidalin and music by Maurice Jarre.

- It is interpreted by Mireille Mathieu and appears on her third single.

- It was the soundtrack of the film "Paris brûle-t-il?" of 1966.

- The song is also found in the end credits of the film "La vie est un long fleuve tranquille" by Etienne Chatiliez in 1988.

- The song has sold more than 400 000 copies.

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