LThe singer Dave has been hospitalized since Tuesday January 25 in the Paris region. In question, according to his press secretary, a heavy fall at his home. The 77-year-old artist is forced to cancel all his engagements for the next few weeks.
Known in particular for the hits “Du Côté de chez Swann” or “Vanina”, Dave had several dates planned in February and March in the north of France. For his 50-year career in November 2019, the singer, born in the Netherlands but adopted by France in the 1970s, had released a new studio album, released on the Bobino stage in Paris, before a tour. This return to the spotlight, the artist owed it to his closest and illustrious neighbor in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: Renaud had decided to produce this new disc, remember to love, bringing together twelve titles, several of which address societal issues.
“I am a variety singer and proud of it”
The pangs of love also irrigated several pieces echoing the couple he has formed for nearly fifty years with Patrick Loiseau, his regular lyricist since his first great success, the French adaptation of “Sugar Baby Love” by the Rubettes in 1974, became “Too beautiful”, before the million copies sold of “Vanina”. “I’m a variety singer and proud of it,” Dave told Agence France-Presse in 2019, attributing his popularity to his way of approaching life, with fun, wielding little spikes on show biz. and self-mockery.
“I have a very good tongue and I find it very easy to say big French words, not those of my native language! And, if I am caustic, it is with a good heart, ”assured the one who hosted many television programs. And to conclude in his inimitable style: “My vocal cords allow me to earn a living. It’s better than being an old whore! »