La Ballade des Gens Heureux

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About La Ballade des Gens Heureux

"La Ballade des gens heureux" (translation: The Ballad of the Happy People) is a song by Gérard Lenorman, released in 1975. English singer and songwriter Jonathan King wrote the British lyrics and had a hit with it as The Happy People Song.


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Notre vieille Terre est une étoile
Où toi aussi et tu brilles un peu
Je viens te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
Je viens te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Tu n'a pas de titre ni de grade
Mais tu dis "tu" quand tu parles à dieu
Je viens te chanter le ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
Je viens te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Journaliste pour ta première page
Tu peux écrire tout ce que tu veux
Je t'offre un titre formidable
La ballade des gens heureux
Je t'offre un titre formidable
La ballade des gens heureux

Toi qui a planté un arbre
Dans ton petit jardin de banlieue
Je viens te chanter le ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
Je viens te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Il s'endort et tu le regardes
C'est ton enfant il te ressemble un peu
On vient lui chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
On vient lui chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Toi la star du haut de ta vague
Descends vers nous, tu verras mieux
On vient te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
On vient te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Roi de la drague et de la rigolade
Rouleur flambeur ou gentil petit vieux
On vient te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
On vient te chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

Comme un chœur dans une cathédrale
Comme un oiseau qui fait ce qu'il peut
Tu viens de chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux
Tu viens de chanter la ballade
La ballade des gens heureux

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Gérard Lenorman

Gérard Lenorman (born 9 February 1945) is a French singer. Lenorman was born at the Château de Bénouville, Calvados (Normandy) when it was a maternity hospital. He is the son of Madeleine Lenormand and an unknown German soldier. Lenorman has four children: Mathieu, Justine, Clémence and Victor. He released his first album in 1969.In 1988, he represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, Ireland, reaching tenth place with "Chanteur de charme". Lenorman was very popular in France and Francophonie, during the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1994, a compilation of his hits Vos plus belles chansons went gold in France. In 2007, he released a biography entitled Je suis né à vingt ans ("I was born at the age of 20") in which the singer explains the unknown … more »

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Written by: Gerard Lenorman, Pierre Delanoe, Gerard Bergman

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE

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13 facts about this song

Singer's Background
"La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" is a song by Gérard Lenorman, a famous French singer. Lenorman was born on February 9, 1945, in Bénouville, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, and began his music career in the latter half of the 1960s.
Song Release
The song "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" was released in 1975.
Chart Success
Despite being a non-English song, "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" proved to be incredibly popular, reaching number 1 on the French charts. It effectively became a significant international hit.
Song Meaning
The title "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" translates to "The Ballad of Happy People" in English. The song talks about the beauty of simplicity and the happiness that comes from just being alive.
Lingual Versatility
Over the years, the song has been translated into different languages and sung by artists from different countries, a testament to its universal appeal.
Album Inclusion
"La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" is included in the album, "Olympia", released in 1975. The album is one of Lenorman's most successful compilations.
Popularity Over Time
The song is memorable and has retained its popularity over the years. It is often played on radio stations and MP3 platforms, both in France and internationally.
Influence
In addition to its commercial success, "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" has played a significant role in shaping the French music landscape and influencing future artists.
Live Performances
The track has been performed by Lenorman numerous times over the years, often becoming a highlight of his concerts.
Award Recognition
While "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" did not directly win any awards, it contributed to Gerard Lenorman's overall success, which led him to be inducted into the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Government.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the tune over the years, demonstrating its timeless appeal. Notably, Dutch artist, Johnny Lion had a hit in the Netherlands in the 1970s with his version of the song.
Music Style
The song has a folk-pop style common to the 1970s era, incorporating acoustic guitar and choral accompaniments.
Timeless Appeal
More than four decades after its original release, "La Ballade Des Gens Heureux" remains one of Gérard Lenorman's most listened to and recognisable songs.

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