Sylvie Vartan, the iconic French singer, is set to embark on her farewell concert tour, “I Take My Bow,” beginning November 8, 2024. At 80 years old, she reflects on her remarkable 60-year career, expressing readiness to leave the stage while cherishing memories with her audience. Vartan plans to present “six magical moments” during her final performance, including a duet with her son, David Hallyday, as she revisits her timeless classics and embraces the nostalgia of her musical journey.
Sylvie Vartan’s Final Curtain Call
As the legendary Sylvie Vartan prepares to take her final bow, the music world is abuzz with anticipation. Starting on November 8, 2024, at the Dôme de Paris and continuing at the Palais des Congrès, the iconic singer will embark on her farewell concert tour titled “I Take My Bow.” At the age of 80, Vartan feels it’s time to leave the stage, marking the end of an illustrious 60-year career in French music. The mother of David Hallyday expresses her readiness to bid farewell, wanting to leave her audience with cherished memories. In a recent interview with readers of Le Parisien, she reflected on her whirlwind journey, which has gone by “so quickly.”
Reflecting on a Remarkable Journey
From hits like “The Most Beautiful to Go Dancing” to “Love Like a Cigarette,” Sylvie Vartan has released an impressive 40 studio albums and recorded over 1,500 songs in ten different languages since her debut in 1961. Throughout six decades, she has captivated audiences across generations. However, she acknowledges that stepping aside is now necessary. “I won’t have the strength to sing for another twenty years,” she admitted. “It’s not possible; my life is behind me, and I realize that.” Reflecting on her past, she recalls disbelief when told she would still be performing at 80, saying, “I thought it was impossible. Here I am, and it has passed so quickly.” Her artistic journey has been fueled by a passion for music and the arts, having shared her life with icons like Johnny Hallyday and currently with American director Tony Scotti.
Vartan reminisces about a “dizzying life,” where singing in public allowed her to convey her emotions and share experiences. However, she recognizes that the energy she once had at 20 is no longer the same. “And it’s only going to get worse… Let’s do things while I still have the strength,” she emphasized, determined to depart the stage with grace.
For her final show, Vartan promises “six magical moments” that have profoundly influenced her life. Although she is hesitant to dwell on “what comes after,” she is excited to share her last performance with fans. “I haven’t danced in years, but it came back, like a joy; the body remembers,” she shared, hinting at the return of dancers to her tour. While keeping most surprises under wraps, she confirmed one duet: “Of course with my son, David, that’s for sure!” Eager to delight her fans, Sylvie Vartan plans to perform many of her timeless classics, as many songs evoke wonderful memories for her.