At 61, Roch Voisine returns to the forefront for a tour across France. For those nostalgic for his iconic hit HeleneIt is a golden opportunity to find the artist Quebecois. It is true that he left his mark on generations with this cult song. But behind this timeless success lie great joys and some frustrations. The singer recently told his story to newspaper Le Parisien.
Hélène: a song that changed everything for Roch Voisine
In 1989, the song Hélène propelled Roch Voisine at the top of the Charts. « Alone on the sand, eyes in the water… » Even today, these few words are enough to revive the memories of thousands of fans. However, this song does not have the same resonance for its interpreter. “ She was a friend’s girlfriend. I wrote the song with him, for her. It’s not a love story on my side », he explains to Parisian. With hindsight, the artist cannot help but recognize the colossal impact of this title. “ It changed my life. It was a flying start “, he admits. But he also remembers the ambiguity which surrounded this piece which has become so emblematic. Because his success has often overshadowed the rest of his career.
Despite 22 albums and more than 250 songs to his credit, Roch Voisine is often reduced to the status of “ One Hit Wonder » by the general public. And, it’s a label that the singer had difficulty accepting. “ I understood over time that Hélène was a phenomenon, that it had touched people. But what irked me was a terrible marketing mistake. We let the media drag out the song for ten years, even though I had done plenty of other things. ” Today, Roch Voisine seems calm in the face of this reductive perception. He recognizes how lucky he was to have at least one world-famous hit. And, that doesn’t stop him from continuing to explore other facets of his talent. In particular by returning to the stage for a new tour in 2025.
The simple life of Roch Voisine in his little house
In the 1990s, Roch Voisine enjoyed popularity comparable to that of Patrick Bruel. An intense period, marked by a real “ mania » around him. However, the artist never let himself carried away by the whirlwind of success. « After the concerts, I went home to a small house by a lake. I had a very normal life. I was a physiotherapy student before getting into music. This stability protected me from success. »
Then aged 26, Roch Voisine was already a mature man. GOOD far from the stereotypes of young stars thrust into the spotlight too soon. Even today, his life in his home in Quebec offers him precious tranquility. “There are no paparazzi here. The people are nice. I go to the supermarket, no one bothers me. »
© Roch Voisine Official Roch Voisine is going back on tour throughout France in 2025.
Roch Voisine’s new tour to reconnect with his audience
With this new tour, Roch Voisine goes back to basics : contact with your audience. Much more than a simple tribute to Helenethis musical journey through France is a celebration of his entire career. Fans will thus have the opportunity to rediscover a sincere and passionate artist. And above all, a man who knew how to stay true to himself despite success.
So, for all those who wish to relive the magic of this legendary hit and discover its new repertoire, you can now book your tickets on the official website of the singer. For his part, Roch Voisine seems ready for this new tour which will, without a doubt, be full of emotions.
