51 years ago, Jean Gabin had this gesture that testifies to flawless professionalism

In 1974 Jean Gabin contacted Music Editor Dennis Bourgeois, who persuaded him to record a song whose words were already written. “Boss”, as the criticism of the cinema’s notebooks calls him, is a successful star that has nothing to prove, continues to make films at The Headliner. It gives, especially not to be disappointed with the author of the words and that he was working for nothing.

“Sorry, I can’t sing”

In fact, no words were written yet, the bourgeoisie had a “smoked” gabin. All that he had, was the rights of the American Song Transfer, But now I knowInterpretation singer Noel Purkel. She contacted Jean-Lups Bad, who agrees to write a French version that happens I know now And offers it to Gabin.

The latter gets because it takes the disk of an unknown look, the second title Master Corbo and Juliet RenardDabadie written by Jean-Pierre Sabar, the discussion of the notary and the young girl, Ann Germain, who doubled Catherine Denway Rochefort’s women (1967) and Donkey Skin (1970). .

On July 3, 1974, Gabin entered the studio to record two tukeon at 2 pm. It was punctual because it was an agreed schedule. In addition to being able to work. In the 29 29 magazine TuskDedicated to the actor, Jean-Lup is the story:

“He arrives in time with a scarf, his tarpaulin (his hat) and his big glasses. He tells us,” Sorry, I can’t sing. I was cold this weekend. “

“The publisher tells him that it doesn’t matter ”Continues to give birth to, “And that the studio is permanently selected for him. And there, he leaves the A4 white sheet in his pocket. This is a doctor’s letter, an ENT, which has confirmed that Mr. Gabin has caught the tracheitis that prevents the song.

Unexpected success

Finally, Gabin returns two days later and the record goes perfectly, the actor sincerely learned his text and was willingly guided. Its parts are widely spoken, but it still sings on the bridge I know now.

When she came out, singing is a success, even in Europe’s 3rd moment of hit parad “Behind the Pink Floyd and Shila”Will see Gabin. If it started with operas, then Pasha’s translator had not sang When we approach the water’s edge In 1936 for the beautiful team of Julien Duvivier!

Gabin will die two years after the recording, on November 15, 1976.