Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah
Johnny Hallyday
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Oh! Ma jolie Sarah Combien de temps encore Oh! Jolie Sarah Attendrais-je ton corps? Si tu crois que je vais dépenser mes nuits blanches Si tu crois que je suis un oiseau sur ta branche Tu vis dans l'illusion Car tout change et tout casse et tout passe et tout lasse Le désir, le plaisir se diluent dans l'espace Et tu n'auras plus rien Non, plus rien Oh! Ma pauvre Sarah (Sarah, Sarah, Sarah) Tu m'as donné ton corps, ton corps Oh! Pauvre Sarah (Sarah, Sarah, Sarah) Merci, merci pour ton effort Mais je vois dans tes yeux s'agrandir le brouillard Et je sais que tu sais qu'il est déjà trop tard Et c'est déjà la fin C'est affreux, déplaisant, affligeant, désolant Comme nous sommes tous victimes du temps Mais je n'y suis pour rien Oh! Sarah, ma pauvre Sarah (Sarah, Sarah, Sarah) Oh! Ma pauvre Sarah (Sarah, Sarah, Sarah) Tu m'as, tu m'as donné ton corps, oui ton corps Oh! Ma pauvre Sarah (Sarah, Sarah, Sarah) Merci pour ton effort, ton effort Car tout change et tout passe et tout casse et tout lasse Le désir, le plaisir se diluent dans l'espace Et je n'y suis pour rien C'est affreux, déplaisant, affligeant, désolant Comme nous sommes tous victimes du temps Mais je n'y suis pour rien, non pour rien Car tout change et tout passe et tout casse et tout lasse Le désir, le plaisir se diluent dans l'espace Et je n'y suis pour rien, non pour rien C'est affreux, déplaisant, affligeant, désolant Comme nous sommes tous victimes du temps Mais je n'y suis pour rien, non pour rien Car tout change et tout passe et tout casse et tout lasse Le désir, le plaisir se diluent dans l'espace Et je n'y suis pour rien
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Written by: Michael Leslie Jones, Philippe Christian Labro, Tommy Brown
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" is a French song by popular musician Johnny Hallyday. It was released as a single in 1971 and quickly became one of Hallyday's signature songs.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by an American woman that Hallyday met while touring in the U.S. Her name was Sarah and she had a profound impact on the singer's life.
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SongwritingThe song was written by French songwriter Philippe Labro and the music was composed by the famous French musician Jean-Pierre Bourtayre.
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PerformanceDespite its emotional themes, "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" is known for being energetically performed by Hallyday, often in elaborate stage performances that included full orchestras.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number one on the French singles chart and was a significant hit in several other countries as well.
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ControversySome controversy arose around the song when it was discovered that the lyrics to "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" bear a striking similarity to the American folk song "Oh! Susannah," written by Stephen Foster.
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LegacySince its release, "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" has been covered by numerous artists and has become a staple of French pop culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" features Hallyday performing the song in a variety of settings, including on stage with a full band and in more intimate, acoustic settings.
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Impact on Hallyday's CareerThe success of "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" helped to cement Hallyday's status as one of the most popular musicians in French history.
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Live PerformancesOn stage, "Oh! Ma Jolie Sarah" often became a spectacular moment with great lights and Hallyday being lifted up in the air, demonstrating how the song, over the years, had taken on a life of its own.
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