Les Corons

Pierre Bachelet

About Les Corons

"Les Corons" is a famous French song by Pierre Bachelet and was written by Jean-Pierre Lang and music composed by Bachelet himself. "Les corons" is a regional hymn for the Northern miners of France. The iconic song describes the pride of France's miners, their life and struggle and their feasts, also integrating the music and folklore of the region. The single was released in 1982 on the Polydor record label. It was also included in the self-titled album Pierre Bachelet. The supporters of the football club RC Lens use it as a chant. It also became a popular song of the students of École des Mines de Douai. 


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Au nord, c'étaient les corons
La terre c'était le charbon
Le ciel c'était l'horizon
Les hommes des mineurs de fond

Nos fenêtres donnaient sur des fenêtres semblables
Et la pluie mouillait mon cartable
Mais mon père en rentrant avait les yeux si bleus
Que je croyais voir le ciel bleu
J'apprenais mes leçons, la joue contre son bras
Je crois qu'il était fier de moi
Il était généreux comme ceux du pays
Et je lui dois ce que je suis

Au nord, c'étaient les corons
La terre c'était le charbon
Le ciel c'était l'horizon
Les hommes des mineurs de fond

Et c'était mon enfance, et elle était heureuse
Dans la buée des lessiveuses
Et j'avais des terrils à défaut de montagnes
D'en haut je voyais la campagne
Mon père était "gueule noire" comme l'étaient ses parents
Ma mère avait les cheveux blancs
Ils étaient de la fosse, comme on est d'un pays
Grâce à eux je sais qui je suis

Au nord, c'étaient les corons
La terre c'était le charbon
Le ciel c'était l'horizon
Les hommes des mineurs de fond

Y avait à la mairie le jour de la kermesse
Une photo de Jean Jaurès
Et chaque verre de vin était un diamant rose
Posé sur fond de silicose
Ils parlaient de 36 et des coups de grisou
Des accidents du fond du trou
Ils aimaient leur métier comme on aime un pays
C'est avec eux que j'ai compris

Au nord, c'étaient les corons
La terre c'était le charbon
Le ciel c'était l'horizon
Les hommes des mineurs de fond

Le ciel c'était l'horizon
Les hommes des mineurs de fond

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Pierre Bachelet

Pierre Bachelet (25 May 1944 – 15 February 2005) was a French singer-songwriter with a gentle romantic voice. Bachelet died of lung cancer in 2005. more »

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Written by: Pierre Andre Bachelet, Jean-Pierre Lang

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12 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Les Corons" by Pierre Bachelet falls under the French pop music genre.
Artist's Nationality
Pierre Bachelet, the artist who performed "Les Corons", is from France.
Release Date
"Les Corons", one of Bachelet's greatest hits, was first released in 1982.
Song Theme
The song "Les Corons" is a homage to the Northern France mining basin, where Pierre Bachelet grew up.
Lyrics Contributors
The lyrics of "Les Corons" were written by Jean-Pierre Lang while Pierre Bachelet composed the music.
Popular Among Soccer Fans
The song "Les Corons" is typically sung by the fans of RC Lens, a soccer club in the French city of Lens, during matches.
Chart Performance
"Les Corons" had a significant commercial success, reaching number 4 on the French Singles Chart in 1982.
Musical Style
"Les Corons" is marked by its anthemic melody and passionate rendition, embodying the spirit and pride of the mining community it represents.
Impact on Society
"Les Corons" holds an iconic status in French culture, symbolizing the strength and dignity of the working class, especially the coal miners of Northern France.
Use in Media
The song has been used in several television programs and movies, further solidifying its place in French popular culture.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Les Corons", including popular French singer Patrick Bruel in 2012.
Always Remembered
"Les Corons" is considered one of the most important songs in Pierre Bachelet's career, and it continues to resonate with audiences even after his death in 2005.

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