Laura

Johnny Hallyday

About Laura

Laura Huguette Smet (born 15 November 1983) is a French actress. She is the daughter of rock musician Johnny Hallyday and actress Nathalie Baye. In 1986, Johnny Hallyday recorded in her honor the song "Laura", written by Jean-Jacques Goldman.


Year:
2000
4:40
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Laura
Y a tant d'hommes que je ne suis pas
Y a tant de phrases qu'on dit, que je ne te dirais pas
Oh oh, Laura
J'aurais tant à apprendre de toi
Tous ces mots tendres qu'on sait, moi je ne les sais pas

J'ai poussé comme on respire
Sans abri, ni foi, ni loi
Ce qui m'a fait vivre était en moi
Des caresses et des sourires
J'ai souvent passé mon tour
Je n'ai jamais appris à donner tant d'amour

Oh, Laura
Le temps passe et me remplit de toi
J'n'avais besoin de personne et tant de place pour toi
Oh oh, Laura
Petit rien du tout mais tant pour moi
Tous ces conseils qu'on donne, tu ne les entendras pas

J'ai éepensé tant de forces
Pour des empires en papier
Des rêves déjà presque oubliés
Mais que le diable les emporte
Tout me semble dérisoire
Évaporé dans le bleu de ton regard

Oh, oh, Laura
Oh, Laura
Oh, Laura

Je n'attendais rien de toi, qu'une raison d'être là
Juste une trace avant de partir
Mais de tes rires et de tes bras
Tu m'inventes un avenir, te regarder pousser me fera grandir

Oh, oh, Laura
Oh, Laura
Oh, Laura

Oh, oh, oh, oh, Laura
Laura, Laura, Laura, Laura, Laura, Laura
Oh, Laura
Oh, Laura, Laura
Laura
Laura

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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: Jean-Jacques Goldman

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Laura" is a song released by the great French rock and roll artist Johnny Hallyday in 1986.
Song Inspiration
The song, "Laura," was inspired by and written for Johnny Hallyday's daughter, Laura Smet.
Composer
This song was composed by the French musical icon Jean-Jacques Goldman.
Music Genre
Identified as pop rock, "Laura" displays the softer side of Hallyday's music.
Album
"Laura" was included in the album "Gang", which was a commercial success.
Chart Performance
The song was a number-one hit in France and it charted at the top of French Singles Chart for 20 weeks.
Cultural Impact
The song "Laura" became notable not just for its commercial success but also for its cultural mark, embedding itself deep in French pop culture.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Laura" narrate the protective and affectionate sentiments of a father for his daughter, reflecting Hallyday's real affection for his child, Laura Smet.
Immortalizes Relationship
Despite his death in 2017, this song continues to serve as an enduring tribute to Johnny's relationship with his daughter.
Song Popularity
"Laura" remains one of its singer, Johnny Hallyday's most popular and enduring works to date.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Johnny Hallyday singing passionately, reflecting the deep emotional core of the song.
Continued Success
Even today, over three decades after its release, "Laura" continues to receive airplay on French radio.
Sound
The song is known for its intimate acoustic melody, which differs from much of Hallyday's more rock-oriented work, showcasing the artist's versatility.

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