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Patricia Kaas - French chic!
Patricia Kaas grew up in a large family, where she was the most younger sister. Patricia's mother was German, and her father was a German-Lorraine with French citizenship. Kaas began singing from an early age. At the age of thirteen, thanks to her brother Egon, Patricia signed her first contract with the Rumpelkammer club. Patricia Kaas's first producer was the architect Bernard Schwotz, who led her to her first successes.
French actor Gerard Depardieu noticed the singer in a club when she was nineteen years old. On the recommendation of the songwriter Francois Bernheim, Depardieu undertakes to sponsor the young singer. Thanks to this collaboration, Kaas began her acting career.
The singer’s discography begins with the famous hit “Mademoiselle Sings the Blues,” which was released in 1987. In 1988, Patricia Kaas's first album was released in January, and took second place in the hit parade in France. This album will go platinum in three months. About three million copies have been sold worldwide.
Perhaps the most memorable moment in the singer’s biography was her first world tour, which took place in 1990, which lasted sixteen months. In the same year Kaas records new album“Picture of Life”, which became as successful as the first one.
Patricia Kaas is a French singer of jazz and pop songs, the owner of an inimitable, mesmerizingly deep voice, who has released several gold and platinum albums during her career, and is a favorite of the Russian public.
This petite, graceful woman literally blew up audiences around the world with her romantic, sensual compositions, and films with her participation repeatedly won prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. Patricia Kaas has been a face for a long time trademark"L" Etoile is one of the largest cosmetic chains in Russia. The impeccable taste of Mademoiselle Kaas is admired not only by fashion designers and critics, but also by ordinary people.
The singer's childhood and youth
Patricia Kaas, whose biography is full of various events, was born on December 5, 1966 in a French family with German roots in a town called Forbak. The family lived quite poorly, because Patricia was the seventh child, and the earnings of her miner father were meager.
The singer's mother was a very talented woman. Noticing her daughter's craving for singing, she early childhood began to encourage my daughter to study music. The children in the family treated Patricia with respect, because from the age of five she participated in singing competitions and local fashion shows.
In an interview with a famous French journalist, the singer said: “Childhood ended early for me. All I could think about when I was young was how to make money. Although this is not bad at all, because I knew what hard work was, and that is what did not allow me to break down, give up or go astray from my chosen path.”
The most difficult year for the singer came when she was invited to work at a modeling agency. As Patricia Kaas recalls, in her youth she always wanted to sleep, and also to eat, because shows on fashion catwalks exhausted her to the point of complete loss of strength.
The beginning of a singing career
Patricia Kaas had to combine cabaret performances with modeling work, but the dream of becoming a professional singer did not leave her. When she turned nineteen, she accidentally met a very famous architect, Bernard Schwartz, who became not just a friend for her, but a “bridge” to the French stage.
The first single with which Patricia debuts on French radio, “Jealous,” does not bring her success. Perhaps the reason for this was the singer’s young age and lack of proper experience, or perhaps the text was too sweet. Upon returning home, Patricia experienced best moments in her life, but her depression did not last long - the singer decided to make another attempt and a few months later returned to Paris again.
1986 was a significant year for her: she met Didier Barbelivien, who would write the famous “Mademoiselle chante le blues” for her. Exactly one year later, the video will be shown on all TV channels and will firmly occupy a leading position in the world song charts.
However, all this did not please Patricia at all, since her beloved mother became seriously ill, and a year later, despite all the efforts of the doctors, she died. A new stage in the singer’s career begins: to take her mind off the worries associated with her mother’s death, she works hard and achieves stunning success in just two years:
- After lengthy negotiations, she enters into a lucrative contract with CBS Records, which opens the way for her not only to the European, but also to the American musical Olympus.
- Receives the prestigious World Music Awards for his first composition.
- On a world tour, he travels to thirteen countries, including Japan, the USSR, and European countries.
- Receives bronze in the category “Best Debutante” at the prestigious American ceremony.
Further career
Patricia always felt that she did not want to limit herself to just singing, because her artistic nature demanded more. lucky chance It didn’t take long for her to arrive: the famous director Claude Lelouch invites her to star in the film “And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen.”
Next, the singer releases another album called “Kabaret”, which will bring her not only success, but also world recognition. Kaas decides to go on tour again; during the tour she visits Russia and performs at a concert in the Kremlin. Mademoiselle soulfully and sensually performs several romances, the audience gives a standing ovation, calling her to the stage several times. From this moment, according to the singer, her love for the Russian public and Russian culture begins.
Kaas does not give up trying to break into the English-language market, and this is how her most mysterious album, “Black Coffee,” appears. It is known for certain that the singer worked on it, but the album never officially went on sale. The singer still refuses to comment on why the recording studio did not release this work. This was followed by six more Kaas albums, which were a huge success with the public.
Personal life
As Patricia Kaas herself says, her personal life did not turn out at all the way she would have liked. The example of her parents became an ideal for her, because they lived together for many years and never quarreled, trying to give the best to their children. Even in her youth, after suffering an illness, the singer learned from doctors that she would not be able to have children. Patricia has said more than once that this is a real slap in the face from fate, which she simply cannot bear.
In the program “Alone with Everyone,” she said that she could become a mother to adopted children, but she could not decide to do so because she was extremely busy. In many ways, this circumstance complicated her relationships with men, especially when they realized that Kaas was strong personality. Among Patricia's men there were many famous and talented people - for example, producer Cyril Priyer, who supported her in the most difficult moments of her life.
The famous Frenchwoman's relationship with the Belgian composer Philippe Bergman ended in a big scandal, and their separation was accompanied by litigation. Kaas was shocked by the property claims of her former friend, because they were not even officially married.
Then there was a passionate and frantic affair with the famous chef Yannick Alleno, which also ended in a breakup. The singer openly admits that she has no luck with men, so she prefers to focus on work. Patricia looks great at fifty years old, she actively tours, appears in commercials, writes songs and writes her own autobiography. Author: Natalya Ivanova
She has no musical education, she did not attend famous conservatories and did not take lessons from recognized music teachers. But this did not stop her from making a brilliant career. Patricia Kaas, amazing and at the same time mysterious, delights with the power of her voice. Hoarse notes, like an echo of the inimitable Edith Piaf, with whom Kaas is constantly compared, made her recognizable and famous. And you even wonder: where does such a fragile, short woman get such a strong and colorful voice? Talent, natural abilities that make millions of fans go crazy.
Read a short biography of Patricia Kaas and many interesting facts about the singer on our page.
Brief biography
The small town of Forbac is located in northeastern France. The journey to Paris is long - 340 km, but Germany is just a stone's throw away. On the other side of the border lies the land of the Saarland. It was here, at the junction of two countries, that the future parents of Patricia Kaas met. A French citizen of German origin, Joseph, and a German woman, Irmgard, met their eyes at one of the folk festivals and fell in love with each other. Well, the result of their ardent passion was seven children, five boys and two girls. Patricia was the last born on December 5, 1966.
While her father worked in the mine and her mother took care of the house, the little girl grew up and learned about the world around her. Angular, somewhat reminiscent of a boy in her behavior, Patricia began to discover music. Hearing her daughter sing, Irmgard was very happy - at least someone from a poor family could be freed from the bonds of poverty. Therefore, she began to encourage independent studies music and without hesitation enrolled her daughter in the “Citywide Competition of Young Talents.” Such events were rare for Vorback. Missing such a chance is an unforgivable mistake.
Constant rehearsals ended with the 10-year-old appearing on stage. Even then, she was able to excite the audience by wearing men's pants and a cap instead of the expected dress with ruffles. But the most interesting thing began later. A strong, hoarse and emotional voice sang in German and delighted everyone sitting in the hall. This was her first victory.
Her vocal abilities were noticed and they began to invite her to various events. Ambitious Patricia could not help but take advantage of this offer. And she began to sing. At folk festivals, in cabarets and even at beer festivals. I even had to quit school, with my mother’s permission, of course.
The constant performances did not go unnoticed. At the age of 13, her voice conquered a German blues group. Without a shadow of hesitation, the group's producer offered to conclude a contract and sing for the talented person in a series of concerts at the Rum River club in the capital of the Saarland. The city of Saarbrücken was not distinguished by luxury and wealth. Despite this, the young singer was very pleased with the new turn in her work.
One evening Bernard Schwartz stopped by the Rum River. A forced stop in this city forgotten by the world did not inspire the French producer for long gatherings. But Patricia’s performance changed everything. Coming on stage, she performed a song by Liza Minnelli and... received an invitation to conquer Paris. So, the 19-year-old aspiring singer left her native place and began to be inspired by the romance of the Parisian streets.
The first single “Jealous” did not bring the expected success and surge in fame. Bernard constantly compared her to Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich, predicting popularity for the young lady. But such comparisons only angered Patricia and forced her to work even harder to prove that she was different. And she did it. The single “Mademoiselle Sings the Blues” discovered a new talent in France - Patricia Kaas, and the album of the same name reached platinum status in three months. It’s a pity that my mother, Irmgard, did not live to see this moment and could not share her daughter’s success.
The universal love of the public grew like a snowball. Patricia enjoyed her fame and strived for new horizons. At the age of 21, she also conquered the Olympia, the main concert hall in Paris. The audience saw her off with thunderous applause and threw hundreds of bouquets at her feet. This was the moment she lived for.
A little later, Pat terminated her contract with Bernard Schwartz, purchased luxury housing in an elite area of Paris and changed her appearance. Now a daring, sexy and temperamental woman appeared on stage. Her new appearance, combined with her characteristic voice, made hearts beat faster and forget about everything in the world.
Patricia became the darling of France. At the end of 1990, she was chosen as “Voice of the Year” and dedicated an entire program on one of the channels. She had dizzying success and relied on endless tours, which were popular. In 2009, Patricia represented France at Eurovision in Moscow. Her composition “Et s`il fallait le faire” scored 107 points during the voting and took 8th place. For France it was a success.
Platinum discs, victory in the “Best Performer of the Year” nominations, high album sales - this is the result of endless dedication music world. Patricia lived by songs and the powerful energy of her fans. Career overshadowed everything, even my loved one and the desire to start a family. The Belgian composer Philip Bergman, with whom she spent unforgettable years, could not completely melt the heart of this outwardly cold and unapproachable woman. He wanted children, she could not even imagine a break from creativity. Loneliness once again covered her...
Patricia continues to sing, create new compositions and tour. And let the twinkle of loneliness still be visible in her eyes. Perhaps this is what makes her exactly the Patricia Kaas who is listened to and admired.
Interesting facts
The singer received her name in honor of actress Grace Patricia Kelly. Her mother, Irmgard, admired her talent.
Until the age of 6, almost until school, Kaas spoke a German dialect. This was normal for the area where she lived.
Patricia's repertoire during the years of popularity in her native Forbak consisted of songs Dalida , Mireille Mathieu and Liza Minnelli. The girl, according to those around her, managed to sing no worse than pop stars, and sometimes better.
The singer released 7 studio and 5 live albums, which sold well around the world, especially in French and German speaking countries.
At the age of 16, she got a job in a modeling agency.
The first single, called “Jealous,” for Patricia was sponsored by Gerard Depardieu. The actor’s wife, Elizabeth, also took part in the creation of the song. Departier helped talented singer and with the release of the first album.
Temperamental Patricia won the heart of Alain Delon in the late 80s of the last century. He came to her concert to find out who all of Paris admired, and was fascinated. They began to communicate, dine together in restaurants and share their innermost thoughts. Like old friends. But the singer herself broke off the relationship; she did not want the famous actor to ruin her career: while he publicly confessed his love to Patricia, his pregnant girlfriend was waiting for him at home. To cool the ardor of Delon in love, Pat releases the disc “I call you by you...”.
The singer considers her mother’s engagement ring, the person who always believed in and supported her, to be her amulet. She also has a teddy bear with whom she not only goes on stage, but also sleeps. She bought this toy in Berlin for her mother, who at that time had cancer.
Patricia loves to treat herself to expensive things. Walking through boutiques gives her pleasure, as do evenings near the fireplace, surrounded by lit candles and relaxed music.
Sophisticated and beautiful face Patricia was attracted by the famous cosmetics company "L" Etoile. For 5 years she advertised their products. The singer's advertising activities also included a commercial for Lipton tea.
In 2003, Patricia received the German order. Thus, her contribution to the development of Franco-German relations was appreciated.
Patricia feels a special attachment to Berlin. This city evokes delight and love in her. Asia also attracts her with its mystery and mystery, where she tours with pleasure. Thailand, Korea, Vietnam are a small part of the Asian countries where the singer has visited.
Kaas spent a long time trying to guess the Russian public. The heavy, dry and serious atmosphere at concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg irritated her. How so: pay a considerable amount for a ticket and show no emotion! Over time, she realized that the front rows were usually occupied by inscrutable privileged ranks, and her real admirers were crowded into the back. Patricia was outraged by this “mess” and during the next concert she walked past the front rows and began to sing to those who had actually come to listen to her. The top officials did not like this so much that they demanded that the singer’s planned performances be cancelled.
Patricia gave concerts in other Russian cities: Tyumen, Irkutsk, Barnaul. She pleased the audience with her Russian-language performance famous song“Dark Eyes” and compositions from the film “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath.” The collaboration with the group “Uma2rman” was no less stunning. They sang the song “You Won’t Call” in Russian, although the first verse was still in French.
Costumes for going on stage, as well as everyday wardrobe, are completely selected by Kaas. The singer's style is a separate topic for discussion. Despite the strong sexuality, there is no hint of vulgarity in it. All images are distinguished by femininity and sophistication. The artist’s makeup harmoniously complements the created set: gloss instead of lipstick, which Kaas doesn’t like, and smoky eye makeup.
Not long before her 50th birthday, Patricia released an autobiographical book, “The Shadow of My Voice,” in which she revealed her deepest secrets and thoughts.
Kaas's first tour lasted 16 months. She traveled to 12 countries, receiving the title of one of the popular performers. This was in 1990.
Placido Domingo, Alejandro Fernandez - Pat has worked with such famous tenors.
This is not to say that she was always accompanied by success. There were also failures. Thus, the album “Sexe Fort” did not evoke much inspiration among fans. After touring in favor of the disc, Kaas took a break, which lasted almost two years.
Before one of the concerts, the singer posted a post on social network, where she asked fans not to film the concert. No, it's not star fever. Kaas just wanted to see the faces of the people who came to listen to her, and not smartphones.
The best songs of Patricia Kaas
Probably Patricia’s most popular composition can be called “ Mon mec a moi" This song was recorded in 1987, and the next year it entered the top five. What is it about? About love, lies and life. Like all the singer’s work. Although her latest compositions are devoted to a topic that is not customary to talk about out loud - domestic violence. Fans greeted the new songs well and approved of the singer’s courage.
“Mon mec a moi” (listen)
Single " Mademoiselle Chante le Blues"or "Mademoiselle Sings the Blues", released in 1987, became the breakthrough of the aspiring singer. It was with this composition that Kaas made her debut on the French charts. The song spent 18 weeks in the top ten.
"Mademoiselle Chante le Blues" (listen)
« Il me dit que je suis belle?"is a touching composition that evokes pleasant feelings and immerses you in personal memories.
“Il me dit que je suis belle?” (listen)
Song " If You Go Away", despite English name, has French roots. This is a rehash of Jacques Brelet's famous composition "Ne me quitte pas" from 1959. Not only Patricia, but also other performers, including Russian ones, included it in her repertoire.
“If You Go Away” (listen)
« Et s'il fallait le fair" - the same song with which Pat performed at Eurovision. The melody truly contains notes characteristic of French culture, which makes it memorable.
“Et s’il fallait le fair” (listen)
Films about Patricia Kaas and with her participation
Director Horst Muhlenbeck decided to talk about the singer’s life and inner world. An autobiographical film produced in Germany was filmed in 2009. In it, Patricia is shown alive, real, with her feelings and experiences.
The French performer's spectacular appearance and artistry did not go unnoticed by the directors. In 2002, Kaas made her debut as an actress. She played in the film by Claude Lelouch “And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen...” / “And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...” At the same time, she got one of the main roles - the beautiful Jane, singing the blues. The film intertwines love and crime lines. Pat also worked with Claude Lelouch in 2010 on the chronicle “Woman and Men” / “Ces amours-là”.
In 2012, she played the role of Katie, a grief-stricken mother, in the crime drama Assassinée. The film was directed by Thierry Binisti.
The performer also tried herself in TV series, although in them she plays herself. She can be found in the episodes "Long Live the Show", "Day to Day", "Champs Elysees" and "Cologne Meeting".
Criticism of the famous Frenchwoman is ambiguous. Some admire her talent, transformation, and ability to show sincere feelings, while others do not see her acting skills. In any case, everyone draws their own conclusions.
A strong voice, with hoarse notes, sensual and soulful... It accompanies many films, including television series. Here are several films where Patricia Kaas' compositions serve as the soundtrack.
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Movie |
Composition |
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"Bait" (1995) |
"Space in my heart" |
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"Innocent Lies" (1995) |
“Que Reste-t-il de nos Amours?” |
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"Train to Hell" (1996) |
"Mon Mec a Moi" |
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"Help! I am a fish" (2000) |
"Close your eyes" |
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"Samedi soir on chante Goldman" (2013) |
"Il me dit que je suis belle" |
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"Die Harald Schmidt Show" (2013), TV series |
"Avec Ce Soleil" |
Features of the musical direction of Patricia Kaas
According to music experts, Patricia managed to renew interest in French chanson in the early 90s of the last century. But classify it as a classic chanson difficult. This classification is given to her due to the fact that she sings in the language of her country. And as you know, all French-speaking performers are classified as chanson.
In fact, Pat's style has hints of Anglo-American pop music, as well as jazz and blues. This mix of directions is entirely in keeping with her gruff voice, from alto to mezzo-soprano. Critics also note a certain rhythmicity and melody in her singing: it is pleasant to listen to her in both French and German.
Patricia Kaas about herself, her life and work
Looking at photographs of Pat from different times, you involuntarily pay attention to her eyes. A beautiful cut, rich blue color and constant sadness that is visible even through a smile. Patricia calls herself melancholic and says that there is nothing to be surprised about. At the age of 20, losing your mother, and after a while your father... After such events, it is not difficult to become melancholic and depressed in your thoughts, because we are talking about the people closest to you.
Loneliness... another feeling that permeates her life. Even being in the arms of a multimillion-dollar audience, Patricia never lost the feeling that she was alone. This is also typical for her personal life. Each novel ended with loneliness, a feeling of sadness and melancholy. One day she even hated men, until... she met a new prince. Now her life is brightened up by a cute dog named Tequila. It’s so nice to pat him behind the ear, bury himself in soft fur and feel that someone is waiting for you at home and does not demand anything in return.
Uncertainty... always accompanies her. Either too thin, or too plump - various doubts about herself and her beauty are constantly hovering in her head. And this comes from a woman whose appearance is admired by others! But Kaas learned to cope with her own negativity and accept herself.
Career... always comes first and is always a priority. This is her life. Despite the critical acclaim and love of fans, she does not believe that she is doing anything supernatural. Pat is modest about his achievements, which captivates the audience even more. Ambassador French music- an imposed title that is not recognized by Patricia. She believes that she is bringing her music to the masses.
“I’m so spoiled,” Kaas replies when asked by a journalist about his dreams. The singer does not hide her passion for expensive things and a luxurious life, but she also does not flaunt it as some kind of achievement. It is difficult to surprise her, although gifts from fans always delight her.
Patricia Kaas combines talent, charm and mystery. You want to listen to her, you want to watch her, you want to admire her. Fans note that she has become different. And it’s not only about the music, but also about the inner world. Despite this, they remain faithful to her, which proves the correctness of her chosen path in life.
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Patricia Kaas
Patricia Kaas (French: Patricia Kaas). Born on December 5, 1966 in Forbac, Moselle, France. French pop singer, actress. Representative of France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 (8th place).
Father - Joseph (Josef) Kaas, a German-Lorraine with French citizenship, a miner.
Mother - Irmgard, German from Saarland.
Has five brothers and one sister.
Kaas grew up in the town of Stiren-Wandel, which is located between Vorbuck and Saarbrücken. Until the age of six she spoke only the German dialect Platt (Saarländischer Dialekt). Kaas's French-German heritage has led to her continued interest in improving relations between the two countries.
From an early age, Patricia's mother encouraged her passion for singing. At the age of eight, she was already singing songs by Sylvie Vartan, Dalida, Claude François and Mireille Mathieu, as well as English-language songs such as “New York, New York.” Her first big success came when she received prize place in a song competition.
From an early age, Patricia sang with her characteristic “husky” voice, which will later be compared with the voice of and.
Patricia Kaas took her first step into the professional music business at the age of 13, when, with the help of her brother Egon, she signed a contract with the Saarbrücken club Rumpelkammer. She took the pseudonym "Pady Pax".
In her youth, she experienced a difficult drama: she buried her mother and father, whom she loved very much. Patricia later said: “This is the saddest moment in my life. But time passes, everything passes. One day I realized that I had been in mourning for my parents for too long, I was running away from a feeling of loss. I didn’t just keep my mother’s wedding ring - I wore it on my hand. the gesture personified my connection with her. Only years later I decided to take it off.” Mother died of cancer. The teddy bear - Kaas's gift to her mother - today accompanies Kaas everywhere as a talisman.
At the age of 16, the girl accepted an invitation from a modeling agency in Metz. Kaas makes his first attempts to break into the music business, which, however, lead nowhere: the producers believed that the world did not need a second one.
However, finally, a producer was found - it was the architect Bernard Schwotz. It is he who will lead Patricia Kaas to her first great successes. In 1985, 19-year-old Kaas found a sponsor in the person of French actor Gerard Depardieu. He noticed the singer in the Saarbrücken “Rumpelkammer” and introduced her to songwriter François Bernheim. Bernheim worked with her and, convinced of her talent, recommended Depardieu to sponsor her.
Gerard Depardieu sponsored Kaas's first single "Jalouse" (Russian: "Jealous"), the lyrics to which were written by Bernheim and Depardieu's wife Elisabeth. The single was released by EMI but was a failure. However, working with Depardieu was one of the most important events at the beginning of Kaas's artistic career.
After the release of "Jalouse", the French composer and poet Didier Barbelivien became the new author of Kaas' lyrics. His song “Mademoiselle chante le blues” (literally: “Mademoiselle sings the blues”) became the singer’s first major hit. The recording was released by Polydor in December 1987. The song took 14th place in the French hit parade.
The following year, Kaas’s second single, “D’Allemagne” (literally: “From Germany”), was released. The lyrics were written by Barbelivien and Bernheim.
On January 18, 1988, Kaas's first album was released "Mademoiselle chante le blues". The album peaked at number 2 on the French Albums Chart and stayed there for two months, remaining in the top ten for 64 weeks and in the top 100 for 118 weeks. Soon after the album's release, it was certified gold in France (more than 100,000 copies sold), and three months later it was declared platinum (more than 350,000 copies sold). The album was also certified platinum in Belgium and Switzerland, and gold in Canada. More than 3 million copies have been sold worldwide. "Mademoiselle chante le blues." In the same year, Kaas, at the annual Victoire de la Music ceremony, won the most important music award in France in the Discovery of the Year category.
Patricia Kaas - Mademoiselle chante le blues
In 1990, Kaas began her first world tour, which lasted 16 months. In 12 countries she gave 196 concerts to an audience of 750,000 spectators. Kaas' week-long concerts took place at Olympia and Zenith, prestigious Parisian concert halls. Tickets were sold out four months before the performances began. Kaas also held successful concerts in New York and Washington, USA. By the end of the tour, the album “Mademoiselle chante le blues” had sold 1 million copies in France alone and received diamond status.
At the same time, Patricia Kaas was awarded the Golden Europa - one of the most significant music awards in Germany.
In 1990, the singer refused the services of the Polydor recording company, choosing another - CBS Records. Cyril Prieur and Richard Walter, from the Parisian firm Talent Sorcier, replaced Bernard Schwotz as Kaas' manager. Prieur and Walter made a significant contribution to the singer's success. Kaas even called them “her family.”
With a new record company, she created the album “Scène de vie” (literally: “Picture of Life”) in 1990. The songs reached the top of the French charts and remained there for 10 weeks. This album repeated the success of “Mademoiselle chante le blues”, becoming “diamond”. On the song “Kennedy Rose,” Kaas again worked with Elisabeth Depardieu and Francois Bernheim. The song was dedicated to Rose Kennedy, the mother of the American president.
While touring with Scène de vie, the singer performed 210 concerts in front of 650,000 spectators in 13 countries, such as Japan, Canada and the USSR, where she sang in Moscow and Leningrad. At the end of 1991, her first live album “Carnet de scène” (Russian: “Stage Diary”) was released, which became very popular not only among her fans.
In 1991, Kaas received two more internationally renowned awards - the World Music Awards and the Bambi. The following year, at the ECHO competition held in Cologne, she took 3rd place in the category “Best International Singer”. At the same time, she competed with such famous performers as Cher (took first place), Tina Turner, Madonna and Whitney Houston.
Kaas's album "Je te dis vous", released in 1993, became another major achievement of hers on the international music scene. It sold approximately 3 million copies in 47 countries. In the US and UK the album was released under the title "Tour de charme". Kaas's first song on the album was the German song "Ganz und gar", written by the German poet Marius Müller-Westernhagen. The album also included three songs on English, including a cover of James Brown's "It's A Man's World." British rock musician Chris Rea accompanies Kaas on guitar on the songs "Out Of The Rain" and "Ceux qui n'ont rien".
"Je te dis vous" is still considered Kaas's most successful album among the German-speaking world, spending 36 weeks in the top 100 of the German charts.
On her next world tour, Kaas visited 19 countries. She became the first Western singer to come to Hanoi (Vietnam) after the Vietnam War. During this tour, Kaas gave a concert to raise funds for the victims of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
Patricia Kaas - Les hommes qui passent
In the mid-1990s, the album “Black Coffee” was recorded, a real mystery in Kaas’s career. In 1995, it was decided to create an album for the American market that would contain exclusively English lyrics, but it was never officially released. The album's title track is a cover version of a Billie Holiday song. With the same name, in 1997 it was included in the collection of demo recordings “Jazz à Saint-Germain”.
In 1997, the album “Dans ma chair” (Russian: “In my flesh”) was released.
In December 1998, Kaas sang with tenors Placido Domingo and Alejandro Fernandez at the Vienna City Hall, Austria. They were accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 1999, Patricia recorded another solo album entitled Le mot de passe, produced by Pascal Obispo. The album also included two compositions by Jean-Jacques Goldman entitled “Une fille de l’Est” and “Quand les chansons commencent”.
In the summer of 1999, Patricia takes part in a charity concert program Michael Jackson in Seoul and Munich. In addition to Kaas, other famous artists also took part in the concerts, including Mariah Carey and the group Status Quo.
In the fall of 1999, Patricia Kaas became third in the Marianne competition, where the national symbol of France is determined. Only the famous top models Laetitia Casta (first) and Estelle Halliday (second) were ahead of her. As a result of this competition, Kaas was recognized not only as the best singer in France, but also as the most attractive among them.
In June 2001, Kaas released the disc “The Best of the Best,” which included the new song Rien ne s'arrete, as well as her most famous and best compositions.
In September 2001, Kaas took part in the film by Claude Lelouch “And now, ladies and gentlemen...”, with the participation of the famous English actor Jeremy Irons. Patricia got the main role - the mysterious singer Jane, who comes to Morocco to perform at a prestigious resort hotel, where she finds love.
In January 2002, Patricia began recording her 6th solo album, “Piano-Bar”. For the first time in his career, Kaas is recording an album in English. The first single, entitled “If you go away,” was released in early October 2002, and the album itself was released on December 4, 2002. The success of the album was also facilitated by the release of the film “And now, ladies and gentlemen...” in cinemas in France and around the world.
At the beginning of December 2003, Kaas released her 7th studio album, Sexe Fort. In this disc, Kaas radically changes his performance style, making it harder, with elements of rock. In July 2004, Kaas went on his new tour “Toute la musique”. After completing the tour, Kaas announced a two-year hiatus.
At the beginning of February 2008, Patricia released her first Russian-language duet “You Can’t Call” together with the famous Russian group UMA2RMAN. The single topped the Russian national charts within 2 weeks and stayed in the top five for a long time.
In November 2008, a new, long-awaited album “Kabaret” was released in Russia. The album title "Kabaret" is misspelled (in French the word "Cabaret" is spelled with a "C" - "Сabaret"). The initial letter "K" is a small hint of "Kaas".
On February 26-27, 2010, Patricia Kaas performed in Moscow with Russian artists in the State concert hall Kremlin. The concert was recorded by Channel 1 of Russian TV and broadcast on March 8, 2010.
In 2009, Patricia Kaas represented France at music competition"Eurovision". The final took place on May 16, 2009 in Moscow. According to Kaas, the management of the French channel France 2 itself asked the singer to perform at this famous competition. Patricia performed the song “Et s`il fallait le faire” from her new disc “Kabaret”. Having scored 107 points during the voting, Patricia Kaas took 8th place, becoming the best representative France at that time.
In 2016 she released the album “Patricia Kaas”.
She was the face of the cosmetics company L'Etoile, signing a contract in March 2008 and advertising the products until the end of 2013. She starred in an advertisement for Lipton tea, which aired on television at the end of the summer of 2009.
Patricia Kaas's height: 165 centimeters.
Personal life of Patricia Kaas:
Even in her youth, doctors diagnosed her with infertility, so she knew that she could not have children. Perhaps this was one of the reasons why Patricia did not get married.
She was credited with an affair with her manager Cyril Priyer, who always accompanied her at concerts. However, she herself said: “Cyril is my best friend, he helps me a lot. But we are not having an affair, Cyril has his own life."
There were rumors about an affair with, however, according to Kaas, he was the sponsor of her first song, nothing more: “He is a partner, there was nothing between us.”
At one time she loved him very much, but refused to marry him. "With Delon... He is like a father, but at the same time a lover, although he did not become one in the full sense of the word. There was so much love and tenderness between us! And this is more important than being his one hundred and first wife or woman. I, of course , I don’t want to insult those great women who appeared in Alain’s life, but we have our own story. It was a seducer’s game. I loved him, but I didn’t move on, even though all my friends kept telling me: “You’re gone. crazy!” You see, I come from a miner’s family, and to find myself in front of a great actor, the great Alain Delon... Or maybe it’s all about my character, which I got from my dad. He worked at great depths and drew strength from the earth. In general, her father’s daughter found the strength to say “no” to Delon.”
She was in a relationship with the Belgian composer Philippe Bergman. They planned to get married, but marriage never came to fruition. When they separated, he laid claim to Kaas’s property, which came as a real shock to her.
The singer also had a long-term relationship with chef Yannick Alleno, but it did not develop into marriage.
Lives in Paris. Kaas said: “My Parisian apartment is my refuge. I arranged and decorated it myself. People who know me and visit the house say that it looks like me. On the one hand, everything is designed in a modern style, very neutral in color, on the other hand, there are baroque elements, some interior details are made of crystal."
Filmography of Patricia Kaas:
2002 - And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen... (And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...) - Jane Lester
2012 - Assassiné
Discography of Patricia Kaas:
1987 - Mademoiselle chante...
1990 - Scene de vie
1993 - Je te dis vous
1997 - Dans ma chair
1999 - Le mot de passe
2002 - Piano Bar
2003 - Sexe fort
2008 - Kabaret
2009 - 19 (The best of)
2012 - Kaas Chante Piaf
2016 - Patricia Kaas
French singer Patricia Kaas is one of the most popular Western singers in Russia. pop singers. The genre of music performed by the singer is a mixture of jazz and pop music. The formula for her success is constant tours around the world.
Patricia Kaas was born on December 5, 1966 in France into a mining family, which, in addition to her, had six more children. The girl was the last child after the birth of five older brothers and a sister. The large family of miner Joseph and housewife Irmgard lived in the province not far from the German-French border. This was a German family with French citizenship. Before school, the children spoke German, which was not uncommon in Lorraine.
As a child, Patricia loved music and singing, her mother encouraged it. The schoolgirl's repertoire consisted of songs and. She also sang foreign hits of Liza Minnelli. The youngest Kaas began her career early: from the age of 9 she performed on dance floors and festivals as part of the group Black Flowers, and at the age of 13 she signed a contract with the Rumpelkammer cabaret club in Saarbrücken.
At 16 he worked at a modeling agency in Metz. Her fees become the main source of family income. Patricia's childhood ended early.
Music
It was not possible to reach musical heights at a young age; the producers did not need a second Mireille Mathieu. She managed to reach Olympus at the age of 19. She was noticed by the architect Bernard Schwartz, who liked her performance at the club. Schwartz invites the girl to Paris and introduces her to songwriter Francois Bernheim. On his recommendation, he takes her patronage himself.
Video by Patricia Kaas “Mademoiselle chante le blues”The first single for Patricia was written by the songwriter together with Elizabeth, Depardieu’s wife. The composition “Jalouse” (“Jealous”) was not a success. A song written by Didier Barbelivien, entitled “Mademoiselle chante le blues,” becomes a hit. It appeared on air at the end of 1987 and took fourteenth place in the hit chart.
The album under the same name was released in January 1988 and ended up in 2nd position. It went gold, and after a while, platinum in France, Belgium and Switzerland. Three million discs were distributed around the world. It was not easy for the young debutante at that time: her mother became seriously ill, and in 1989 she passed away.
Video by Patricia Kaas “Les Hommes Qui Passent”A year later, the French performer goes on a long tour of countries for 1 year and 4 months. Kaas is invited to the Parisian halls where pop stars and legends of French chanson have performed. Cooperation with the recording company CBS Records begins, Scène de vie is released, presented in thirteen countries, including Japan and the USSR. In 1990, the singer released a black and white video for the song “Les Hommes Qui Passent”. Later, a video appears for another hit - “Mon mec a moi”.
In 1991, Patricia was awarded the World Music Awards. In the competition for the title “Best International Singer”, in which she participated with, and, the Frenchwoman receives a “bronze” prize. “Je te dis vous” was recognized as the best album in the German-speaking world.
Video by Patricia Kaas “Mon mec a moi”The performer's tours cover more and more countries, and her fame is gaining momentum. She is the first of the singers to go on tour to Vietnam after the end of the bloody war there. Tours cover almost all of Asia, including Korea, Thailand and Cambodia. In 2001, he released a collection of hits, “The Best of the Best.”
The same year he starred in Claude Lelouch’s film “And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen.” He became her partner in the film. Hand in hand, he and Mademoiselle Patricia Kaas walked along the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on May 25, 2002. There were rumors that they love relationship, and someone even caught the couple in a lingering kiss. But they did not receive development. Most likely, the affair was orchestrated by Lelouch to add spice to the film.
New albums are being released, millions of fans applaud Kaas at concerts in France and during tours around the world. The singer takes third place in the Marianna competition and performs with the famous tenor Alejandro Fernandez. There were also failures - the album “Sexe Fort” was not popular. After the presentation of the disc, the singer takes a time out for two years.
He tours and performs a lot in Russia: in March 2005 - a concert in Irkutsk, in 2006 - in Tyumen, October 18, 2009 - in Barnaul. In 2008, Kaas sang a duet with the group. They performed the song “You Won’t Call” in Russian. The first verse was sung in French. At one time the song was at the top of the charts in Russia. This was the first modern Russian-language song; previously, “Black Eyes” and “I like that you are not sick with me” were performed in Russian.
Patricia Kaas and the group “Uma Thurman” “You Won’t Call”In the same year, the album “Kabaret” was released, selling over 90 thousand copies. In France, sales amounted to more than 200 thousand copies of discs. The tour in its support, including solo concerts by the singer, was successful and took place in many countries.
In January 2009, it became known that Patricia Kaas would represent the country at Eurovision 2009. The management of the France 2 channel asked her about this. Its final took place in Moscow on May 16. Patricia performed the song “Ets`ilfallaitlefaire”.
Patricia Kaas at EurovisionThe performance on this day was the most difficult for her, as it coincided with the date of her mother's death. During the voting, the French singer scored 107 points and took 8th place.
In February 2010, Patricia, together with Russian pop stars and others, successfully performed in the Kremlin. The concert was broadcast on Channel One Russian television on International Women's Day.
In 2012, the new album and program “Kaas Sings Piaf” were popular in Europe, the USA, Japan and Canada. Concerts using the great hits are held in many countries and cities. From February 26 to March 2, 2013, performances took place at the Olympia, a concert hall in Paris. On December 3, 2013, the singer performed a program at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, and on December 9 at the Kyiv National Opera.
In 2012, Kaas starred in the film “Assassine” by Thierry Binisti. The artist thought for a long time about participating in the film, since her character had been tempered and determined over the years of her creative career. Patricia faced any disappointment in life without tears, with a firm understanding of how to solve the problem. In the film she had to play a mother whose daughter one day disappeared. From grief and misunderstanding, the heroine fell into despair and cried a lot. The role helped Patricia Kaas feel like a weak woman again.
In November 2016, her tenth studio album with the Warner label in her solo discography was released. The disc was called "Patricia Kaas". According to the singer, musical material The disc expresses the thoughts and emotions that Patricia has been experiencing in recent years. The album is dedicated to free strong women experiencing spiritual rebirth. This album and its thirtieth anniversary musical activity the singer dedicated a big tour.
Patricia Kaas not only performs songs that become hits, but also stars in commercials. The L'Etoile company invited her to become the face of a cosmetic campaign. The singer advertised the products from March 2008 to the end of 2013. At the end of the summer of 2009, an advertisement for Lipton tea with the participation of Kaas appeared on television screens.
Patricia Kaas in an advertisement for L'EtoilePeru Patricia Kaas owns a book about her biography, “Patricia Kaas: A Life Told by Herself: The Shadow of My Voice.” The singer hesitated for a long time to have a frank conversation with fans, but the artist’s friends advised her to treat writing the book as a course of psychotherapy. A journalist helped Patricia work on her memoirs. The artist tried to convey the smallest details of her life, which sometimes even relatives and friends did not know about. The narrative is permeated with nostalgia and slight sadness. According to Kaas, she shed many tears while writing the book. In Russia, memoirs French singer published in translation in 2012.
Personal life
Compared to her career, the personal life of petite Patricia (the artist’s height is 165 cm, weight is 50 kg) did not develop as she would like. An example of a successful marriage for her was own family and parents with family holidays and their quiet, measured life, filled with worries about children and each other. Even in her youth, doctors reported that Patricia would not have children. This was a real blow for her.
IN early years she had feelings for Bernard Schwartz, but unrequitedly. She then had a relationship with her manager Cyril Priyer, but he never became her husband. If we talk about novels, there were a lot of them, but it never came to marriage. Among her boyfriends was also, but the singer herself denies this, calling their relationship friendship. This may be true, but beautiful courtships, romantic dates with luxurious bouquets of roses and declarations of love took place in plain sight. They also walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival.
Then she had a relationship with a guy named Philip. For her sake, he, already an accomplished composer, moved from Belgium. The couple was going to get married, but Patricia was too busy with her career, and it never came to a wedding. When they separated, he laid claim to Kaas’s property, which was a real blow for her. Another passionate romance was with chef Yannick Alleno, but it also did not end in marriage.
Judging by the photo from “ Instagram” and the singer’s official website, at her age she remains the same elegant and fragile woman. Diet and cosmetic procedures help the artist maintain excellent physical shape, which the star rarely, but still turns to. After 40 years, Kaas decided to have a nose job. The operation was successful, and the artist’s new look turned out to be gentle and harmonious. To maintain weight, the artist resorts to a time-tested five-day diet, during which she loses from 2 to 4 kg. For five days, Patricia does not eat sweets, baked goods, or strong coffee. The French woman also limits herself in salt consumption.
Patricia Kaas lives in Paris in a cozy apartment, the interior design of which she did herself.
Patricia Kaas now
Now Patricia continues to be a musical icon for her many fans. The public loves her not only for her powerful voice, but also for her strength of personality.
Patricia Kaas in the show “Evening Urgant”As part of regular tours, with whom Patricia Kaas visits Russia, the singer in 2017 became the heroine of the TV show “Evening Urgant”, where she talked with. For example, the artist said that when she just started creative career and made her first trips to Russian Federation, she used her status to smuggle caviar across the border to friends. And once again, the artist visited a Russian fan who won a meeting with her idol in a competition. The singer has not forgotten this incident and even keeps the teddy bear that the woman gave her.
Patricia Kaas remains a great patriot. Speaking to reporters, the artist said that she would support the French national football team during the 2018 World Cup. Patricia Kaas is confident that the team will be among the best, as it is famous for its strong players.
Discography
- 1987 – “Mademoiselle chante...”
- 1990 – Scene de vie
- 1993 – “Je te dis vous”
- 1997 – “Dans ma chair”
- 1999 – “Le mot de passe”
- 2002 – “Piano Bar”
- 2003 – “Sex fort”
- 2008 – “Kabaret”
- 2009 – “19”
- 2012 – “Kaas Chante Piaf”
- 2016 – “Patricia Kaas”
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