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Kolé Séré
"Kolé séré" is a 1986 zouk song recorded by Guadelupean band Kassav'. Written by Jocelyne Béroard with a music composed by Jean-Claude Naimro, it was covered the next year as a duet by Béroard with singer Philippe Lavil, and was released as a single in June 1987. This version was a successful hit in France, peaking at number four. Background, lyrics and music Written by Béroard with a music by Naimro, "Kolé séré" was first recorded in 1986 by Kassav', the band which Béroard and Naimro were members. Martinique singer Lavil, who liked the song, proposed to Béroard to re-record the song as a duet, which she accepted on the condition that she would sing only in the Creole language; "Kolé séré" is thus sung in the two languages spoken in Martinique (Creole for Béroard, French for Lavil), while the chorus is sung by both singers in Creole. The structure of the original song was reworked to alternate verses and choruses. Lyrically, it deals with a couple who is reuniting b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Lavil
Philippe Lavil (born 26 September 1947 in Fort-de-France, Martinique), pseudonym of Philippe Durand de La Villejégu du Fresnay, is a French singer. He remained particularly famous for his hits singles "Il tape sur des bambous", "Elle préfère l'amour en mer" (number 8 in France) and " Kolé séré", a duet with Jocelyne Béroard (number 4 in France). He was also member of Les Enfoirés in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Discography Albums * 1989: ''Nonchalances'' * 1992: ''Y a plus d'hiver'' * 1994: ''Déménage'' * 1996: ''Un zest of'' * 1997: ''Ailleurs, c'est toujours l'idéal'' * 2002: ''Retour à la case créole'' – #56 in France * 2007: ''Calypso'' – #75 in France Singles * 1970: "Avec les filles je ne sais pas" * 1971: "Nanas et Nanas" * 1971: "Un poquito d'amor" * 1971: "Plus j'en ai, plus j'en veux" * 1976: "Heure locale" * 1982: "Il tape sur des bambous" * 1984: "Jamaicaine" * 1985: "Elle préfère l'amour en mer" – #8 in France * 1988: " Kolé séré" – #4 in France * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |