Colette
Renard (1 November 1924 – 6 October 2010) was a French actress and singer.
She began singing and
in 1956 played the lead in the first production of Irma La Douce, which was
staged at Paris’ Theatre Gramont. Renard continued playing this role through
the late 50s and would return to it often in later years, Alexandre Breffort
and Marguerite Monnot’s songs becoming a staple of her repertoire.
She
recorded several albums of, bawdy, ribald and erotic songs. The most famous of these is probably Les
Nuits d'une Demoiselle, where she lists the slang for sexual intercourse (some
issued versions on E.P.’s have been toned down and some bear the words Clean
Text). She also recorded traditional French songs as collected and adapted by
Guy Breton.
Here's "Zon Zon Zon" from above E.P.
From
the late 50s Renard appeared in films, including Le Dos au Mur (US title: Back
to the Wall), Business (1960) and Clodo (1970). Her television appearances
included roles in Les Dossiers de Me Robineau: Les Cagnards (1972), Un Grand
Amour de Balzac and La Vie Rêvée de Vincent Scotto (both 1973), Mon Petit Âne,
Ma Mère (1982), Maigret et la Princesse (2003), Plus Belle la Vie (2004) and Le
Triporteur de Belleville (2005).
She
has also appeared as herself on television and in films, including Oscar
Thiffault (1987). Her autobiography was published in 1998. Colette was also a
sponsor of the Association of Wheat Hope whose goal is to help hospitalized
children live better lives. She participated in several plays in Marseille in
2008.
During
2006, Colette was diagnosed with brain cancer which eventually caused her death
at the age of 85 on 6 October 2010 in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France. She was
buried in Milon-la-Chapelle ( Yvelines ). (Info
mainly from Qobuz)
Here's Colette Renard "Ca, c'est de la musique" from 1966. Original poster would not allow embed facility, so best viewed at You Tube.
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1. Mon homme Colette Renard 2:50
2. Irma la Douce Colette Renard 2:57
3. Sous les ponts de Paris Colette Renard 1:21
4. Ménilmontant Colette Renard 2:44
5. La vie en rose Colette Renard 2:00
6. Les feuilles mortes Colette Renard 2:23
7. Pigalle Colette Renard 2:46
8. Ah dis donc, dis donc Colette Renard 2:04
9. Avec les anges Colette Renard 3:28
10. Y'a qu'à Paris pour ça Colette Renard 2:55
11. En douce Colette Renard 3:01
12. Zon zon zon Colette Renard 3:04
13. Ça c'est Paris Colette Renard 1:50
14. Paris canaille Colette Renard 3:06
15. Ma mie Colette Renard 3:28
16. Prosper Colette Renard 2:10
17. La Seine Colette Renard 1:54
18. L'homme en habit Colette Renard 3:15
19. Sa casquette Colette Renard 2:39
20. Ou va-t-on se nicher ? Colette Renard 2:50
Compilation fantastique, merci beaucoup Bob, Robert
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