Cult titles, Serge Lama has lots of them. However, his piece I’m sick is undoubtedly the one who speaks to everyone. Released in 1973, it became the most emblematic title in the 80-year-old artist’s repertoire. Taken up by the greatest, as well as by the young talents of The Voice and other telehooks, I’m sick can easily be compared to Bohemian by Charles Aznavour, Winner Mistral by Renaud, or even The black Eagle by Barbara: a cult title.
This is why it is not surprising to learn that this song will be part of the 80-year-old artist’s new project which will see the light of day soon. Indeed, Serge Lama has indicated
on his account
formerly Twitter, that a rare version of I’m sick was going to be put up for sale. “A rare English version of the legendary title “JE SUIS MALADE” performed by Serge LAMA in 1980. This title is part of the box set which will be released on November 17 including the complete studio albums recorded by Serge LAMA at Universal from 1964 to 1992″, wrote the artist on his social networks. The opportunity for his fans to discover the talent of their idol, when he sings in the language of Shakespeare.
A rare English version of the legendary title “JE SUIS MALADE” performed by Serge LAMA in 1980. This title is part of the box set which will be released on November 17 including the complete studio albums recorded by Serge LAMA at Universal from 1964 to 1992.https ://t.co/NydVuEysZq
— Serge Lama (@SergeLama) November 13, 2023
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Serge Lama weakened, he offers a nice gift to his community
And there is no doubt that the singer’s community will enjoy this box set and listen to it over and over again. Especially since that’s all they have left. Indeed, the chances of seeing the artist on stage again are increasingly low, as the main party revealed himself during his appearance at the Victoires de la Musique in February 2023. “This may be the last time I see an audience cheering for me”he told the audience present at the Seine Musicale, in Boulogne-Billancourt.
Serge Lama did not stop there and candidly revealed: “My body can no longer keep up. I don’t want to sing sitting down, I refuse that possibility. I’ve had a good life, I’m doing the job I wanted to do since I was 11”. Although he can no longer share on stage with his audience, he still manages to captivate them with his sounds and a few surprises.
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