“I could have written them today”: Pierre Perret amazed by videos that revisit his whole career

His songs still resonate today in the hearts of the French. Therefore, In seventy years of career, Pierre Perret has had countless successes… For example, but few people ignore the context in which each of its successes have been marketed. Meanwhile, The story behind each of them would surprise more than one, and all could even resonate today.

On July 9, Pierre Perret celebrated his 91th birthday. In addition, The nonagenarian, who continues to write and perform on stage, has no desire to hang up. Moreover, And his fans gave him a magnificent gift … Nevertheless, “i could have written them Indeed. Nevertheless, as he revealed on Instagram, Pierre Perret had the pleasant surprise to discover the DVD release of its greatest hits and its most beautiful interviews.

A wonderful birthday gift – "i could have written them

“My little smart loulous. Meanwhile, I fall from the wardrobe by discovering a burst of videos where not only do I chirp my songs with all the eras. but I talk about it … also not too bad! You will be surprised as my apple to see that they are, alas, still really topical ! I could have written them today ” thus wrote Pierre Perret. The lyricist wanted to thank Marianne Mélodie, who published this DVD. “I didn’t know you, but well done the artist! It gave me a nice birthday gift“ thanked the artist.

Indeed, behind his greatest successes hide many unknown stories. That song Lilyin 1977, was an anti-racist tubewhich allows Pierre Perret to obtain “i could have written them the price of the Licra the following year. The text has become such a classic that has been proposed as a white patent of colleges. baccalaureate on several occasions.

Pierre Perret sung everything

Other songs are just as militant. In 1977 again, his song My new address pays tribute to the hard life of workers. Eleven years later, he was a resounding success with The pretty summer camps… Problem: this tube does not please Yvonne de Gaulewhich tries to have it banned. He is deprived of a television antenna for ten days, but the radios ensure the sling. For months, they redouble their broadcasts to protest Against the unfair choice of the First Lady.

That song My little wolfthat many resume with passion, is actually very dark. It is written in 1976 For a young girl victim of rape. The song, sold several hundred thousand copies, is interpreted “i could have written them at the Fête de l’Huma, and becomes more universal. Pierre Perret also writes on abortion in She is waiting for her little, on famine, excision, war, ecology… and even on the rise of fascism in The beast returned.

More recently. in full confinement, Pierre Perret, 86 years old, Repeat from him by taking out an anti-government song in which he opposes decisions made to fight against the COVID health crisis. In Les bondthe lyricist offers a diatribe that creates the buzz. and which recalls how much this artist, beyond seemingly funny and sympathetic songs, is above all avant-garde and committed.