When Julien Clerc was afraid to “get messed up” vocally by Johnny Hallyday – Gala

Johnny Hallyday

At a time when tributes to Johnny multiplying in the form of stories around the rocker, the singer Julien Clerc has been shared on Europe 1 a memories touching on the difference in safety between the two artists.

Since the death of Johnny Hallyday died of cancer of the lungs, on the 6th of December last December, each of his anecdotes with the one who was a living legend of rock in France. At the micro Europe 1 in Bonjour France, Julien Clerc, which had recently celebrated its 70 years, shared a fond memory with the rocker : “I have not been a close friend, but I had a chance that have not had a lot other : I have had the chance to do a lot of duets with him (…) I have sung with many artists in my life, but with him, it was special. When it was a duo, it was to make fun “. The young dad said : “A show I was dedicated and I asked him to do a duet with me. When we did one with him, he had to sing a song of Johnny”

This is the title I want you to burn in my life, a song sung by Johnny in 1966 and adaptation of a title of the Beatles that is chosen. But if Julien Clerc wants to listen the song before to be sure of ” not being massacred by voice “, Johnny Hallyday replied in all simplicity : “If I propose to you this song, it is because it goes you well “.

At the time of the rehearsals, Julien Clerc repeat only because that is not in the habits of the rocker. Then he goes in his trailer to share with him again his doubts as to his vocal performance. But ultimately it’s Johnny who will reassure her : “I have to go, he was sitting there, he turns and says to me : ‘nothing to fear, I am unable to speak’ “

Photo credits : Peter Perusseau / Bestimage

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