At 77, Michel Sardou is preparing to retire. But before leaving the stage, the famous singer gave a final meeting to his fans with a concert tour all over France. During the show which took place on March 16 in the La Défense Arena, the artist also generated a new controversy, he who is known for his sometimes confusing speeches.
Just before singing his cult song “Je va t’aime”, Michel Sardou declared to the audience: “I enjoyed it but for the young people of now, it’s not going to be easy. A young man who places his hand without her consent on a woman’s hand is in direct custody. If he has the audacity to want to place his hand elsewhere, that’s Fleury-Mérogis.” Comments which caused an outcry and which even led to the departure of certain people from the room…
Michel Sardou told by Augustin Trapenard
On the occasion of Michel Sardou’s retirement, the France 3 channel decided to retrace his extraordinary journey through a documentary called “Sardou, self-portrait” which will be broadcast this Friday March 29, 2024. On the eve of discovering this film, journalist Augustin Trapenard reveals some secrets behind the scenes of the filming.
Invited on the set of Buzz TV, the journalist has just revealed what happened when he went to Michel Sardou’s Normandy mansion. “My job is not to be intimidated. I grew up with him, he was part of my family environment” he says.
He then recounts what he saw in the singer’s home : “When we arrive at our house, there is a parrot in the garden singing and whistling The Lakes of Connemara… And Michel Sardou’s wife says: “I can’t see this song anymore!” I laughed out loud.”
Amused but still admiring, the journalist then praises the singer : “He is an author who crosses France and social classes. He is constantly accused of being conservative, but he is also someone who is applauded by trade unionists and workers when he sings. France. This paradox is fascinating.
“His parrot sings and whistles The Lakes of Connemara”: @ATrapenard Trapenard recounts his unforgettable visit to Michel Sardou’s mansion in Normandy pic.twitter.com/HdRIvJEjuj
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