Yves Duteil

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Yves Duteil
Birth name Yves Duteil
Born July 24, 1949 (1949-07-24) (age 58)
Paris, France
Origin Paris, France
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Guitarist
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1972present
Website yvesduteil.com

Yves Duteil is a French singer-songwriter. He was born in Paris, in July 24, 1949 and is the third child to be born in the family.

Duteil is a noted proponent of the French language, the rights of children and the respect of environment.

Duteil is the mayor of Précy-sur-Marne, in Seine et Marne.

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[edit] Recordings

In 1972, Yves Duteil had first minor hit with a song called "Virages" (English: Turns). Included on his 1974 debut album L'Écritoire, it shares fame with such songs as the title track and from his next album, "J'attends" (1976), "Tisserand", "Les Batignolles" (an area of Paris), etc.

His 1977 album "Tarentelle", which would become his most classic, included not only his most famous song ("Prendre un Enfant") but also such songs as the title track, "Le Petit Pont de Bois", "Le Mur De La Prison D'En Face" which have all become classicss.

Duteil's ability to write love-filled, touching lyrics on sweet or catchy melodies have made him a singer much more loved than he is adulated by the public.[citation needed] He is probably not the first one to have achieved to stay outside of the show business spirit while managing to be very popular, after all Hugues Aufray did this too. But this is probably a touching side to know the man lives the simple life of a husband and father, doing concerts which are closer to a friendly grouping where pure emotions are shared.[citation needed]

In 2001, Duteil released "Sans Attendre", more introspective than ever and with much modesty, he tackles some aspects of his life in a way that can bring a deep sight on life, understood in the light of spiritual love. In a simple way, he sings about friendship in tough times ("Les Gestes Délicats"), compassion for a father who never showed him that much affection, which never prevents Duteil to answer with love and sings all the kind words he found to his father, no matter what his childhood was like ("Lettre À Mon Père"). And probably the most touching song: "Pour Que Tu Ne Meures Pas", which, for those who understand the lyrics, will bring tears of emotion as it deals with Yves Duteil's wife's disease, still in a very modest way and which brings a deep joy and belief in life and love as so much love is contained in this song. This is probably one of the most love filled, hope filled recording he has made. And leaves us, at the end of the listening, with a smile of joy and thankfulness that life is such a wonderful gift.[citation needed]

[edit] Discography

  • 1972: "Virages" (single)
  • 1974: L'écritoire
  • 1976: J'attends
  • 1977: Tarentelle
  • 1978: En public au théâtre des Champs-Elysées
  • 1979: Mélancolie (retitled J'ai la guitare)
  • 1980: Yves Duteil chante pour les enfants
  • 1981: Ça n'est pas ce qu'on fait qui compte
  • 1982: L'Olympia
  • 1982: Les saisons Grand-Père, disc-book
  • 1983: La statue d'ivoire
  • 1985: La langue de chez nous
  • 1985: L'univers musical Jean Musy - instrumental
  • 1987: Ton absence
  • 1988: Côté scène - Olympia
  • 1990: Blessures d'enfance
  • 1991: En public - spectacle au Zénith
  • 1992: Vos préférences , compilation
  • 1992: La fleur de l'impossible - Alberville
  • 1993: Ligne de vie
  • 1994: Entre elles et moi - duos
  • 1996: Pour les enfants , compilation
  • 1997: Touché
  • 1997: Correspondances, 4-CD compilaton
  • 2001: Sans attendre
  • 2002: Yves Duteil chante les enfants
  • 2003: Yves Duteil chante pour elle
  • 2003: Yves Duteil par cœur
  • 2004: Tous les droits des enfants
  • 2004: Yves Duteil chante l'air des mots
  • 2008: (fr)agiles

[edit] Bibliography

  • Les mots qu'on n'a pas dits
  • 1998: Ma France buissonnière
  • Livre blanc pour y voir plus vert dans les forêts
  • Dans l'air des mots - 30 ans de chansons en images

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NAME Duteil, Yves
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Singer-songwriter, Guitarist
DATE OF BIRTH 1949-07-24
PLACE OF BIRTH Paris, France
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH