David et Jonathan was a 1980s vocal duet composed by David Marouani (born 1969) and Jonathan Bermudes (born 1968). The pair is best known for their hits, "
Bella Vita", "Gina" and "
Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" (English: “Are you coming for the holidays?"), which achieved huge success in France in 1987 and 1988 and earned
Silver and Gold certifications. Several of their songs were written by
Didier Barbelivien
Didier René Henri Barbelivien (; born 10 March 1954 in Paris) is a French author, lyricist, songwriter and singer. Beginning in the 1970s, he wrote a number of successful songs for artists such as: Dalida, Johnny Hallyday, Michel Sardou, Danie ...
. When the band split up in 1990, both singers began their solo careers, which neither had done successfully.
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Discography
Albums
* 1988 : ''Cœur de gosse''
* 1991 : ''David Marouani'' (David Marouani)
Singles
* 1986 : "
Bella Vita" - #2 in France, Gold disc
* 1987 : "Gina" - #18 in France, Silver disc
* 1988 : "
Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?" - #3 in France, Gold disc
* 1988 : "Cœur de gosse" - #26 in France
* 1989 : "
Pour toi Arménie
"Pour toi Arménie" (English translation: "For You, Armenia") is a 1989 song written and composed by Charles Aznavour, and recorded by a group of French singers (and also a few actors and TV presenters) who were popular at the time. This charity ...
" (charity single)
* 1989 : "Envie de pleurer" (David Marouani)
* 1989 : "Mes Nuits au soleil" (Jonathan Bermudes)
* 1991 : "Fais pas semblant" (David Marouani)
References
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French musical duos
Musical groups established in 1986
Musical groups disestablished in 1990
1986 establishments in France