A true living legend of the French music scene, Sylvie Vartan has made the decision to end her career. Indeed, the musician will give one last series of concerts in Paris before bowing out for good. The former companion of the late Johnny Hallyday spoke about this on Friday October 4, 2024 on the set of the show C à vous on France 5.
“At some point, you have to know when to stop at the right time. When I look back at my entire career, I’m already tired… I wonder how I could have resisted. I was in orbit permanently“, first launched Sylvie Vartan. Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine then recalled that the tickets for the singer’s last three concerts sold so quickly that she was forced to add three additional dates in Paris.
Sylvie Vartan: “I tell myself that my life is still behind and not ahead”
“Doesn’t that change your decision?“, the host then wanted to know. “I always make decisions pretty quickly. On headbutts at the bottom. And then I start to think. Because actually, I think a lot. But at the same time, there is reason that takes precedence. Because deep down, I’m not going to continue this shattering, still dizzying life… We have to hold on all the same. I tell myself that my life is still behind and not ahead“, replied Sylvie Vartan.
During the show, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine also wanted Sylvie Vartan to react to Angèle’s performance during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.You saw Angèle during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, she had a particular hairstyle which was exactly your iconic hairstyle in the 60s.”launched the host.
The singer will give six last concerts in Paris before hanging up for good
“She’s amazing, Angèle! She is one of the most formidable singers today. She has spunk, personality. She has a big brother. Like me, I had a big brother. She has an artistic family. My parents were also more or less artists. I have a certain tenderness for her.”declared Sylvie Vartan in particular.
“My life has been very busy. I have no regrets, it’s a joy every day. It happened so quickly. It’s like a dream. I didn’t actually see him pass“, finally concluded Sylvie Vartan. The singer will be in concert from November 8 to 10, 2024 at the Palais des Sports in Paris. Before performing on stage at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from January 24 to 26, 2025.
