Danyel Gérard

Danyel Gérard ( born March 7, 1939 in Paris; civil Gérard Daniel Kherlakian ) is a French pop singer and composer.

Life

Gérard was born the son of an Armenian and an Italian in Paris, but grew up mainly in Rio de Janeiro. In 1953 he returned to Paris and was among other things a chorister in the church of Notre Dame. Later he played in the rock and roll band "The Dangers ". From 1959 to 1961 he was a soldier in North Africa. He then hoofed it as a singer and guitarist with bistros. He began to compose and wrote, among other titles for stars like Johnny Hallyday, Sylvie Vartan, Dalida, Richard Anthony, Caterina Valente and Udo Jürgens.

Jim's own first recording as a singer was Memphis Tennessee. His breakthrough came in 1971 with Butterfly, which he finally recorded in seven languages ​​due to the success. It was in several countries for weeks in the charts, has been repeatedly awarded a gold record and is now one of the evergreens. The song found its way into the feature film The great aunts beat ( Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb). To date, the song Butterfly Gérard 's most successful hit in Germany. In 2003, the song in the RTL show The Ultimate Chart Show was presented as the most successful hit in the German single charts in the last 30 years.

After a few more shots Gérard again more devoted to composing for others. He lives on a farm near Paris.

Success title

Discography

Albums ( selection):

• Atmosphčre
• Starportrait