Christophe

Christophe

Born: October 13, 1945
Died: April 16, 2020
in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Essonne, France
Daniel Bevilacqua (13 October 1945 – 16 April 2020), better known by the stage name Christophe, was a French singer and songwriter. He was born in the Paris suburb of Juvisy-sur-Orge, to an Italian father.

Born in a suburb of Paris, Bevilacqua was rebellious at school and started leading a pop group when in his mid-teens. His first single, "Reviens Sophie" in 1963, was unsuccessful, but after changing his name to Christophe, his second single, "Aline", in 1965, rose to the top of the French pop music charts.

He continued to have success in France through the 1960s and early 1970s. His hits include the songs "Marionettes", "J'ai entendu la mer", "Excusez-moi Monsieur le Professeur", and "Oh!... Mon Amour" which he sang in French and Italian. After a small break, he returned in 1971, with Francis Dreyfus launching the Motors record label (Disques Motors) and becoming the producer of Christophe records. The result was the 1973 album Les Paradis perdus. In 1974, he recorded "Les mots bleus", with lyrics by Jean-Michel Jarre.

In 1978, he came back with "Le Beau Bizarre". In 1983, Christophe released another single, "Succès fou", followed by "Clichés d'amour" in 1984 in which he sang 1940s and 1950s classics such as "Arrivederci Roma" and "Dernier baiser", a French version of the Mexican classic "Besame mucho". In 1985, he wrote "Ne raccroche pas" a song which is believed to be about the Princess Stephanie of Monaco. The following year, he wrote the song "Boule de flipper" for Corynne Charby.

In 1996, after a break, he returned with his album Bevilacqua. In 2001, he released another album Comm' si la terre penchait. In February 2002, Christophe performed, in Clermont-Ferrand, his first live concert in more than two decades, followed by two appearances at the Olympia in March 2002.

Christophe's 1970s song "Les mots bleus" was covered by Thierry Amiel in 2003. In 2011, Christophe took part in a tribute album for Alain Bashung two years after the latter's death. He sang "Alcaline", a song written by Bashung in 1989 for his album Novice.

In 2016, Christophe collaborated with Jean-Michel Jarre on the album "Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise" with the song "Walking The Mile".

In 1971, Christophe married his girlfriend Véronique and fathered his daughter Lucie.

He died after being in critical condition due to COVID-19 associated with a previous comorbidity (COPD) on 16 April 2020.

Source: Article "Christophe (singer)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Movies for Christophe...

Title: Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 21, 2022
Type: TV
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Allez viens je t’emmène dans les sixties
Title: Allez viens je t’emmène dans les sixties
Character: Self
Released: April 24, 2020
Type: Movie
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Christophe
Title: Christophe
Character: Self
Released: April 20, 2020
Type: Movie
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Sébastien Tellier: Many Lives
Title: Sébastien Tellier: Many Lives
Character: Self
Released: February 13, 2020
Type: Movie
Since his first album, French musician Sébastien Tellier never ceased to surprise, amuse, and even bother; all without getting lost along the way. The constantly renewed authenticity of his musical universe is still one of the strongest in contemporary pop scene.
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La Génération Salut les copains
Title: La Génération Salut les copains
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 2019
Type: Movie
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Joan of Arc
Title: Joan of Arc
Character: Guillaume Evrard
Released: September 11, 2019
Type: Movie
In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, young Joan leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan will stay true to her mission.
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M. Eddy & sa tribu
Title: M. Eddy & sa tribu
Character: Self
Released: May 30, 2018
Type: Movie
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What's Your Job Daddy?
Title: What's Your Job Daddy?
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 2014
Type: Movie
Hervé is preparing for an upcoming film shoot at the same time as his baby son prepares to take his first steps. For Gwen, his girlfriend, it is the moment to lay down some rules : either Hervé continues his life as porn film star alone, or he accepts his responsabilities and becomes a normal dad.
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Christophe à la Villa Aperta
Title: Christophe à la Villa Aperta
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 2014
Type: Movie
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Le quepa sur la vilni !
Title: Le quepa sur la vilni !
Character: Le maire de Noère
Released: February 12, 2014
Type: Movie
Today, Andre comes out of his peaceful retirement : on order from the mayor, he has to lead through mounts a troop of sandwich men on bike to attract the spectators to the inauguration of the local cinema. In spite of his determination, the former postman has a great deal of difficulty in taming his young and passionate team-mates.
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Lunch with Gertrude Stein
Title: Lunch with Gertrude Stein
Character: Alice Toklas
Released: February 10, 2013
Type: Movie
A fairy is invited for lunch by Gertrude Stein, and suddenly the world changes.
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Juke-Box
Title: Juke-Box
Character: Daniel
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Daniel’s glory days as a singer are over and he has sunk into anomymity. He spends his days shut up in his apartement. Stuck there, he has become bitter and confused. Will he ever taste success again ? His obsesion borders on madness.
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Title: La Parenthèse inattendue
Character: Self
Released: October 31, 2012
Type: TV
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Title: Scènes de ménages
Character: Lui-même
Released: November 9, 2009
Type: TV
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Title: Scènes de ménages
Character: le chanteur, dans son propre rôle, séjourne dans la chambre d'hôtes d´Emma et Fabien
Released: November 9, 2009
Type: TV
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Personne n'est à la place de personne
Title: Personne n'est à la place de personne
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
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Michel Delpech &... live at the Grand Rex, Paris
Title: Michel Delpech &... live at the Grand Rex, Paris
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
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Alain Kan, l'enfant maudit du rock
Title: Alain Kan, l'enfant maudit du rock
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
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The Singer
Title: The Singer
Character: Christophe
Released: September 13, 2006
Type: Movie
Alain Moreau sings for one of the few remaining dance-bands in Clermont-Ferrand. Though something of an idol amongst his female audience he has a melancholic awareness of the slow disappearance of that audience and of his advancing years. He is completely knocked off balance when he meets strikingly attractive and much younger businesswoman Marion. She seems distant and apparently otherwise involved but soon shows quiet signs of reciprocating his interest.
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Bonjour la France
Title: Bonjour la France
Character: Self
Released: June 21, 2004
Type: Movie
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Christophe ‎- Olympia 2002
Title: Christophe ‎- Olympia 2002
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 2002
Type: Movie
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Title: Star Academy
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2001
Type: TV
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It is broadcast on TF1. At the end of each season, selected contestants would go on tour around France, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia, and other French-speaking countries.
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Title: Taratata
Character: Self
Released: January 10, 1993
Type: TV
Taratata was a French TV show showcasing live and pre-recorded footage of current rock acts. Presented by Nagui since its début in 1993, the show was initially shown on France 2. The show often involved surprise and unlikely duets, as well as brief interviews with the artists. Taratata was cancelled in 2000, but returned in April 2005 on the public French network France 4 once a week on prime time, France 3, and late night once a month France 2 and Virgin Radio. Artists including Devendra Banhart, Katie Melua, and Ayo made their French TV debut on the show. The show's chief lighting technician, Jean-Philippe Bourdon, was awarded two Sept d'or in 1994 and 1995. The show featured unique duets and highlights new artists and uses different presenters for each episode. These aspects, and the general emphasis on original music, led the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel to identify Taratata as a uniquely creative show on French TV in April 2009. The show aired throughout Europe on TV5MONDE Europe on Saturday nights. The show is also franchised to Dubai Television in Arabic with an almost identical format to its French counterpart. On 31 May 2013, France Télévisions announced that the show was cancelled. Despite the announcement, the show will continue in a web only format and that a concert will be oragnized at Zénith de Paris on 10 October 2013. The last show was recorded on 13 June 2013 and was broadcast on 12 July 2013.
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Title: Lahaye d'honneur
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 1987
Type: TV
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Title: Victoires de la musique
Character: Self (Musical Show, Tour or Concert of the Year)
Released: November 23, 1985
Type: TV
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Title: Fan School
Character: Self
Released: January 30, 1977
Type: TV
Host Jacques Martin invites different talented children from various backgrounds to showcase their beautiful voices. The participants entertain and wow the audience with their lovely performances.
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Title: Numéro un
Character: Self
Released: April 5, 1975
Type: TV
A French variety show.
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Title: Numéro un
Character: Émilie's father
Released: April 5, 1975
Type: TV
A French variety show.
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Title: Système 2
Character: Self
Released: January 19, 1975
Type: TV
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Title: Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1975
Type: TV
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
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Title: Midi Première
Character: Self
Released: January 6, 1975
Type: TV
Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.
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Title: Midi trente
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1972
Type: TV