Essayez

Johnny Hallyday

About Essayez

"Essayez" is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday. It was released on his 1970 studio album Vie and as a single.


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2003
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Quand vos parents vous quitteront
Ils vous diront :
Faut essayer de vous aimer
A votre tour de réussir
Tout ce que nous
Avons gaché, avons raté
Essayez !

Tous les grands mots :
Amour et Paix et Liberté
Essayez-les !
Et meme si ca ne marche pas
Encore une fois
Essayez-les !

Marchands de guerre, doivent etre fiers
Notre univers, ils l'ont gâché
Encore une fois, tendez les bras
Encore une fois
Faut essayer de vous aimer
Si malgré tout, bien avant vous
Tout a raté, faut essayer !

La vérité, la Liberté
L'amour et la Paix
Faut essayer !

Tous les grands mots
Amour et Paix et Liberté
Essayez-les !

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Johnny Hallyday

Jean-Philippe Smet, known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, French pronunciation: ​[dʒɔ.ni a.li.dɛ] (born 15 June 1943, Cité Malesherbes, Paris, France) is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to popular Bulgarian-French singer Sylvie Vartan and the two were considered a "golden couple" for 20 years. Hallyday has completed 100 tours, had 18 platinum albums, and has sold more than 110 million records. He announced his retirement from performing on 3 December 2007, saying that he would retire in 2009, after a farewell tour. However, Hallyday announced in March 2012 that he would perform in Los Angeles on 24 … more »

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Written by: Labro Philippe, Jones Michael, Brown Thomas

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Essayez" is a song by Johnny Hallyday, one of the most famous rock and roll singers in France. He was often referred to as the "French Elvis" due to his popularity and influence in the music industry.
Song Genre
The song strictly belongs to the genre of French pop music & rock, reflecting Johnny Hallyday’s musical style which was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley and other American rock musicians.
Album
"Essayez" is included in the album "Vie," which was released in the year 1970. It's one of the iconic albums in Johnny Hallyday's discography.
Song Theme
The song "Essayez," which translates as "Try," can be seen as a powerful and emotional appeal to listeners to keep attempting and never give up, no matter the difficulties.
Popular Performance
One of the most memorable performances of "Essayez" was at the Palais des Sports in 1971, which was full of energy and displayed Hallyday's signature rock style.
Songwriting Credit
The song has songwriting credits going to Hallyday's long-time collaborators Long Chris and Michel Mallory.
Critical Reception
While not as widely recognized as some of Hallyday's biggest hits, "Essayez" remains a beloved piece among fans and showcases the breadth and depth of his musical ability, combining pop music with meaningful lyrics.
Cultural Impact
As with many of Hallyday’s songs, "Essayez" is considered a significant contribution to French pop and rock music, reinforcing his status as one of France’s most important and influential musicians.
Artistic Style
"Essayez" reflects Hallyday's trademark style of blending American rock and roll with French-language lyrics, a combination that brought him massive success throughout his career.
Legacy
Even after Hallyday's death in 2017, "Essayez" continues to be played and appreciated by fans around the world, keeping his musical legacy alive.

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