Lara's microphone sound was at maximum (it resonated..) and Johnny's was lower.. It was Johnny who asked for it to be done like that. Lara was his guest at the Stade de France and he wanted her to demonstrate her vocal power and shine. Lara herself confirmed it. Johnny in all his generosity... Know that Johnny was a vocal power too but on this last interpretation he did not want because it was done on purpose, Johnny was very intelligent in doing that to make the song more dramatic and show their acting on this magnificent song that belongs to him. The desired goal was the dramatic side of the singing all in power but less than Lara (Johnny) with at the same time next to him a more striking singing power (Lara) and the passionate play between the two. Everything was imagined by Johnny himself to end the last interpretation in style. A masterpiece, perhaps the most beautiful duet in the world.💪🦾💣
Ok I will try to give the full context: • Johnny : The most admired singer in France from early 60s to 2017 when he died. He is the Elvis of France, sold more than 110M records WW. His concerts were huge! To give you an idea on how big he was in the french music history, just 3 anecdotes: 1/ as a teenager, he was mentored by Edith Piaf herself ! 2/ He was the first one who gave his chance to a young guitarist and his band, as a supporting act to his concerts during his 1966 tour. Name of the band: the Jimi Hendrix Experience! 3/ When he died, there were national funerals, with hundred of bikers on the Champs-Elysees, 1 million people along the path of the funeral procession. And this song was played when the coffin penetrated in the church. Johnny was a real vocal powerhouse, and in the last night, best perf, the mics were balanced in favor of Lara: he wanted her to shine and found this gave more drama to the duet. • The song: this is an anthem song for him, that he used to sing alone. This was turned into a duet for Lara. The story of the song was created in reference to a very famous old french classic movie: Le Jour se Leve (1939) where the main character is barricaded and surrounded by the police, having killed his girlfriend. Here it becomes more a « Bonnie and Clyde » scene where both are defying the police. • The venue/event: Johnny’s concerts in Stade de France ( biggest stadium in Paris and France) in front of min 80,000. Lara was one of the surprise special guest. They were supposed to perform it 3 times in a row on September 1998 (4th, 5th and 6th). The first night on the 4th, it was deluge of rain, , the scene was outdoor, it was risky and they decided at the last minute, with the crowd in the stadium, to postpone it to Sep 11th . Johnny was devastated. The second night and the third night the weather was fine enough. The orchestra and choir setup was amazing, the choir especially which was distributed on huge stairs climbing to the sky. But the night of 11th, the rain was here again. Johnny absolutely refused to cancel this time. This is this Sep 11th show that you just watched and the rain just added some dramatic effect to the whole performance. The orchestra was located under a tent. The choir was grouped on the floor and on some balconies (not on stairs anymore obviously). The other days, Johnny came on the stadium roof winchesd by helicopter but that day it was not possible, so he drove his harley davidson on stage instead. • Lara: she was at the beginning of her career in France and this performance became legendary and accelerated her fame there. She was unknown in France when, in February 1998, she performed this song in duet with Johnny for Les Enfoires, the most attended France TV Show of each year. Johnny was so surprised and amazed by Lara performance that he decided to do this song again as a duet with her for the 3 big concerts a few months later. In between February and September, the album Pure from Lara had become an absolute mega hit in France, and Lara was already a star. But this live performance where she performs as a surprise guest definitely extended her fame and she got new fans across the entire country.
That was so interesting, I never knew any of it. I did see the appearance on the French TV show as it is a RU-vid video, but always assumed it was after this concert. Thanks for all the new info ✌❤😎
At the time Johnny Hallyday was one of the biggest stars of France and Lara Fabian was just starting out. She sure held her own! How big was Johnny Hallyday? Just go on RU-vid and check out Johnny Hallyday's funeral. There was a huuuge procession down the Elysees, under the Arc de Triomphe, with stars and politicians everywhere. And Lara from the beginning was a star!
One of my favorites ! EPIC. Can you imagine Lara belting that close to your ear dude? Not complaining because if that's the price to pay to sing with Lara, I'm in! lol.
I was really looking to your reaction to this legendary duet and the wait was worth it. Even 24 years later, this perf is still a reference in France, elected amonng the 5 best duets ever, and they just broadcasted a documentary on the amazing story behind this special day. I will post a separate comment will all the details about this event in a few seconds.
Oh I love you !!! YESSSS! THIS IS THE ONE!!!! LOVE YOU ! Send you lot' s off hugs from România! Moonwalker, Dear & Lara fan 🥰🥰🥰 you know what' s a moonwalker 🥰🥰. Yes !! This performens gives me goosbumps every time i listen 🥰🥰🥰
I LOVE YOU MORE❤️❤️🔥🔥💯💯🔥!!!!!! And YES!!!!!!! This performance is truly SPECTACULAR!!!!! I loved every second of it!!!!!!! Thank you so much for watching my reaction!!! I truly appreciate it!!!!
One of my favorites! Brings me to tears every time because of just how great it is. She is fire as is he. Together they just erupted on that stage. Great performance, Loved the reaction as usual my friend. Got sick right after Christmas, yay. Starting to feel better. Non covid. ✌❤😎
YES!!!!!!! Thank you so much for providing the link too!!!!! I intially was suppose to react to this version months ago but couldnt find it!!!! This was absolutely EPIC
Awww I appreciate your kind words!!!!! It truly means a lot!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯 and it Is ok! You know where to find me when you have the time!💯💯❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
Hello,merci pour ta réaction toujours géniale à écouter.lara c'est tout faire seule ou en duo. J'ai une artiste aussi incroyable à te faire découvrir, elle s'appelle mylene farmer ,écoute la ,tu sera pas déçu. Elle est considerer comme la reine des entrée sur scène et à un univers unique et mystique. Écoute introduction wortex interstellaire live Paris 2019. Écoute aussi la chanson avant que l'ombre live Paris bercy 2006
There is even a video out there of her calling Dimash to sing Happy Birthday to him. Her husband was comically playing the piano in the background. We could not hear anything from on the Dimash end, but you know he must have been gushing.
I have few thinks to say about this video. Some people can think the gestures are exaggerated. You have to put in context. This is a live concert in a stadium with thousands of People, in a rainy day. You have to do this so anyone can get the message. About the song, it is based on a french movie from 1939. " Le jour se leve" , in english it is called " daybreak or " day rise". With famous french actor: Jean Gabin. It is a story of a guy who killed somebody because of love and now, at sun rise, the police is going to storm his apartment and kill him. In flashback , we see how the all story happended.
Yeeaaah. You did it. And I see you got that it is another level than the TV show version... To add to the context from Eric Sicard, I will add a few link about making of... Here is a first one but another follows shortly... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XuVDw6kN8ws.html. Thank for the great reaction!
When you see this performance and remember all the people who wish to compare her voice to Celine…..you just know Celine would NEVER capture this action or chemistry singing in the rain this way. Neither would Whitney or Mariah as wonderful as they all have been over the years. Lara is different and a genius entertainer!
There is another duet of Lara and Mario Frangoulis. All alone am I. Here's the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vOGFPbHItSo.html&index=
And here is the other one about the genesis of this epic version of this song. Auto translate subtitles also available: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gi4IsFSFqIQ.html
Désolée, mais je n'aime pas du tout cette prestation, enfin je devrais dire surtout celle de Lara Fabian, elle était jeune et elle en faisait beaucoup trop à l'époque, tant dans la surenchère vocale que pour l'interprétation. Johnny lui était égal à lui-même, excellent. Heureusement en vieillissant Lara Fabian s'est améliorée dans le jeu de ses interprétations musicales.
C'est une œuvre dramatique avec une dimension théâtrale et la chanter sans jeu, sans passion n'aurait aucun intérêt. Johnny était dans sa zone de confort alors que Lara a due s'adapter à sa tonalité, ce qui est extrêmement complexe...la performance vocale qu'a livrée Lara alors qu'elle était mise en difficulté est plus qu'impressionnante. Cette performance reste un moment mythique de la scène musicale francophone.
@@cassebonbon8925 si maintenant on a plus le droit de donner son avis.... bonjour la dictature. En plus je n'ai vraiment rien dit de méchant, ni désobligeant envers ces 2 artistes. J'ai juste dit que je n'aimais pas cette prestation..... Sinon je trouve que ton pseudo te va comme un gant !!
