Honfleur: the singer of La Boum, Richard Sanderson, on vacation

The multi-talented Franco-British artist, Richard Sanderson came to Honfleur (Calvados) for its special atmosphere. When we mention his name, we obviously cannot dissociate it from the song Reality, from the film La Boum (1980) with Sophie Marceau, Claude Brasseur, Brigitte Fossey and Denis Grey.

But he is far from only being the singer of this iconic tune, which has generated nearly thirty million records. This artist has indeed multiple facets in the musical field. Singer, of course, but also composer, accomplished musician, conservatory teacher: his talents are multiple.

Cult show credits

Born in England, to a Scottish father and a French mother, he has always been immersed in music. Classical piano from the age of 6, guitar, drums, musician in a rock group, three years conductor at Club Méditerranée, and it was with the famous song Reality that he truly switched to composition and the song :

“Vladimir Cosma, composer of this theme, then gave me several compliments, which pushed me down this path! “, he explains. The credits of Miss France are that of Bernard Rapp’s literary show, too.

Present at the sailors’ festival in Honfleur

A great admirer of France, he has chosen to live there for over 50 years. Honfleur, he likes to come there, and was chosen to do the music for the film which will soon be released, The Honfleuraise, taken from the book by Nicole Badouard, a native of the country: “I find that the sets and costumes of the film are really very beautiful. But before composing, I prefer to wait until the editing is finished so that I can really soak up the atmosphere…”

He was present a few days ago at the Sailors’ Day, delighted to find himself in the middle of the musical formation of the Highlanders: “I still have my father’s kilt, because the Sandersons have their own tartan! »

The galas of the 80s

Currently, he continues the galas of the 80s, in the company of several singers. He produces the singer Shelma, composes for the Amoureux du Sacré-Cœur, the duo which establishes a bridge between Montmartre and Honfleur, also produces Pierre-Jan Chalençon, who releases a song on the Olympic Games, released an album in 2018 still in progress. sale, How to be elegant.

He has also just composed a new song Something Inside, and is creating soundtracks for the Amnéville Zoo and the Chauvet cave. France is indeed in his heart!

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