Les Bras en Croix

Johnny Hallyday

About Les Bras en Croix

"Les Bras en croix" is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday, released in 1963. It was written by Jil & Jan (lyrics) and Johnny Hallyday (music). The song was included on Hallyday's 1963 album Johnny Hallyday (commonly known as Les Bras en croix).


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1997
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Dans la vallée de l'Oklahoma
Ton coup de fusil fait mouche toutes les fois
Mais attention un jour tu finiras
Dans la poussière les bras en croix

Tu triches au jeu et dans le pays
On te surnomme partout,"Le maudit"
Mais attention, un jour tu finiras
Dans la poussière, les bras en croix

Avec insolence, tu défies les hommes
Tu chipes leur femme
Mon Dieu, il faut voir comme
A ce petit jeu, tu t'amuses trop
Et t'y laisseras ta peau

Dans la vallée de notre enfance
Tu as commis les pires des offenses
Mais attention, un jour tu finiras
Dans la poussière, les bras en croix

Avec insolence, tu défies les hommes
Tu chipes leur femme
Mon Dieu, il faut voir comme
A ce petit jeu, tu t'amuses trop
Et t'y laisseras ta peau

Même l'amitié pour toi n'a pas de nom
Et tu t'es joué de moi sans façon
Voilà pourquoi ce soir tu finiras
Dans la poussière, les bras en croix

Je t'aimais bien pourtant mon ami
Tu as volé la femme de ma vie
Voilà pourquoi d'une balle je t'envoie
Dans la poussière, les bras en croix
Dans la poussière, les bras en croix
Adieu l'ami, tant pis pour toi

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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: GILBERT GUENET, JEAN ROGER SETTI, JEAN-PHILIPPE LEO SMET

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
Johnny Hallyday, whose real name is Jean-Philippe Smet, is often referred to as the "French Elvis" due to his immense popularity as a rock-and-roll singer in France, similar to Elvis Presley's popularity in America.
Song Release
"Les Bras en Croix" is a song by Johnny Hallyday from his 1963 studio album with the same title.
Lyrics Author
The lyrics of "Les Bras en Croix" were written by Ralph Bernet, one of the renowned French songwriters known for several hit songs in the '60s and '70s.
Music Composer
The song was composed by the American composer and conductor Jerry Kennedy.
Song Genre
"Les Bras en Croix" falls under the category of French pop music but also showcases strong elements of rock and roll.
Song's Popularity
The song was one of the hits that solidified Hallyday's status as a teen idol in France during the 1960s.
Commercial Success
The album "Les Bras en Croix," which included the same-titled song, topped the French Album Chart upon its release.
English Version
An English version of "Les Bras en Croix," titled "I Got My Hands Tied," was also recorded by Hallyday.
Musical Style
This song is known for its rock n roll rhythm and the strong, emotive vocals of Hallyday. It blends elements of American rock music with French lyricism.
Legacy
"Les Bras en Croix" is still one of Hallyday's popular songs, appreciated for its melody and lyrics, reflecting his early impact on French pop culture.
Cultural Significance
Songs like "Les Bras en Croix" helped spread the burgeoning rock and roll culture of the 1960s to France, contributing to the global spread of the genre.
Performances
Over the years, Hallyday performed this song on many occasions, both during his life-spanning concerts and specific album tours.

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