Joe Dassin was a French-American musician known for his contributions to the chanson and French pop genres.
He became the first French-language singer to be signed by an American record label when he joined CBS Records in 1964.
He was married twice, first to Maryse Massiéra and later to Christine Delvaux, with whom he had two sons.
Biography
Early Life
Joseph Ira Dassin was born on November 5, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York City, to Jewish-American parents. His father, Jules Dassin, was a film director, and his mother, Béatrice Launer, was a violinist who studied at the Juilliard School. Dassin's family moved to Europe in 1950 after his father was blacklisted in Hollywood. He experienced a tumultuous childhood, changing schools eleven times between the ages of ten and fifteen. Dassin later returned to the U.S. to attend the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in 1961 and a Master of Arts in 1963.
Career
Dassin's career took off after he moved to France, where he initially worked as a technician for his father and acted in supporting roles in films, including the 1964 movie "Topkapi." In 1964, he made history by signing with CBS Records, becoming the first French-language singer to be signed by an American label. By the early 1970s, Dassin's music dominated the French charts, and he became a beloved figure in the French-speaking world. He recorded songs in multiple languages, including German, Spanish, Italian, and Greek, with hits like "Les Champs-Élysées" and "L'Été indien."
Personal Life
Dassin's personal life was marked by both joy and tragedy. He married Maryse Massiéra in Paris on January 18, 1966, and they had a son, Joshua, who tragically passed away shortly after birth. The couple divorced in 1977. Dassin later married Christine Delvaux in 1978, with whom he had two sons. Despite his American roots, Dassin often expressed a deep connection to France, stating, "I'm American on paper but French at heart." He passed away on August 20, 1980, leaving behind a legacy of nearly 25 million records sold worldwide.
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Discography
Joe Dassin chante avec Les Chœurs de l'Armée Rouge2015
- 1.Dans les yeux d'Émilie3:40
- 2.Salut les amoureux4:13
- 3.Si tu t'appelles Mélancolie3:05
- 4.La Demoiselle de déshonneur2:55
- 5.L'Été indien3:37
- 6.À toi3:13
- 7.Et si tu n'existais pas3:21
- 8.Ça va pas changer le monde3:10
- 9.Il était une fois nous deux3:51
- 10.Salut3:43
- 11.Les Champs-Élysées2:28
- 12.Le Barbier de Séville, acte I : Largo al factotum della città5:21
- 13.Faust, acte IV, scène 4 : Chœur des soldats2:33
- 14.Nabucco : "Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate"4:53
- 15.Carmen : Suite no. 1, Marche du toréador4:31
- 16.L'elisir d'amore : Una furtiva lagrima4:32
- 17.La Veuve joyeuse : L'Heure exquise3:19
- 18.Gayaneh : Danse des sabres2:20
- 19.Der Freischütz, op. 77 : Chœur des chasseurs2:33
- 20.Le trouvère, acte III : "The gypsy's son - Manrico ?... Di quella pira"2:09
- 21.Ivan Soussanine : "Slav'sya, slav'sya, ti ru's moya !"1:42
- 22.Carmen, acte I : Habanera "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle"3:52
- 23.Symphonie no. 9 en ré mineur, op. 125 : Ode à la joie1:55
Et si tu n’existais pas2013
- 1.Et si tu n’existais pas3:35
- 2.Salut les amoureux4:00
- 3.Les Champs-Élysées3:11
- 4.Salut3:14
- 5.À toi3:34
- 6.Ça va pas changer le monde3:30
- 7.Si tu t’appelles mélancolie3:53
- 8.Dans les yeux d’Émilie3:56
- 9.Happy Birthday3:08
- 10.L’été indien4:24
- 11.Il était une fois nous deux3:35
- 12.Ma musique (Sailin’)3:24
- 13.Le Jardin du Luxembourg8:17
Dassin Symphonique2010
- 1.Ma musique3:34
- 2.Et si tu n’existais pas3:41
- 3.Salut les amoureux4:26
- 4.Happy Birthday3:04
- 5.Il était une fois nous deux3:59
- 6.À toi3:13
- 7.Dans les yeux d’Émilie4:28
- 8.L’Été indien4:16
- 9.Si tu t’appelles Mélancolie3:49
- 10.Ça va pas changer le monde3:31
- 11.La Demoiselle de déshonneur2:52
- 12.Salut3:56
- 13.À mon fils3:21
- 14.Le Jardin du Luxembourg8:12
- 15.Sa musique1:45
Little Italy1982
- 1.Le Hold‐up (Ouverture)1:21
- 2.Regarde‐toi2:27
- 3.Et l'amour
- 4.Quand la chance passe3:08
- 5.La Mer3:48
- 6.Tant pis pour moi
- 7.Je viens comme un voleur3:00
- 8.La Fête2:47
- 9.Sandy3:23
- 10.Après la fête4:40
- 11.C’est fini3:43
- 12.À mon fils3:33
- 13.Martine4:35
Home made ice cream1980
- 1.Home made ice cream3:30
- 2.You don't mess around with Jim3:15
- 3.My kind of woman2:58
- 4.Promises3:32
- 5.Polk salad Annie4:20
- 6.The guitar don't lie4:14
- 7.High sheriff3:40
- 8.The change3:20
- 9.Lustful Earl and the married woman3:27
- 10.I've got a thing about you baby2:44
Blue Country1979
- 1.Blue Country3:23
- 2.Faut pas faire de la peine à John3:08
- 3.Un baby, bébé2:48
- 4.On se connaît par cœur3:32
- 5.Polk Salad Annie4:17
- 6.La Fille du shérif3:33
- 7.La Saison du blues1:43
- 8.Joe Macho3:17
- 9.Si je dis "je t'aime"2:34
- 10.Le Marché aux puces4:22
Les Femmes de ma vie1978
- 1.La Femme idéale (Angelina) Amelia3:23
- 2.La Première Femme de ma vie2:23
- 3.Noisette et Cassidy2:54
- 4.La Demoiselle de déshonneur2:50
- 5.Dans les yeux d'Émilie3:46
- 6.Quand on sera deux3:06
- 7.Maria (Maria)4:07
- 8.Mon copain Julie (Southern Nights)3:06
- 9.Marie-Ange (Fallen Angel)3:21
- 10.J'ai craqué2:30
- 11.Petit ballon3:05
- 12.La Rue Marie-Laurence2:39
15 ans déjà... 10 chansons nouvelles1978
- 1.Un lord anglais2:56
- 2.Toi, le refrain de ma vie (Tell Me to My Face)5:16
- 3.La Beauté du diable (A Mellow Melody)2:26
- 4.Happy Birthday (Balletto)4:54
- 5.La Fan2:47
- 6.La vie se chante, la vie se pleure (Down by the Water)4:18
- 7.Darlin' (En anglais)3:17
- 8.Pour le plaisir de partir2:57
- 9.Côté banjo, côté violon3:09
- 10.Qu'est-ce que tu fais de moi ?3:28
Le Jardin du Luxembourg1976
- 1.Le Jardin du Luxembourg12:02
- 2.Il était une fois nous deux3:58
- 3.À toi2:51
- 4.Le Café des 3 Colombes (’t kleine café aan de haven)4:02
- 5.Comme disait Valentine3:07
- 6.Laisse‐moi dormir (Sleep All Mornin’)2:52
- 7.Que sont devenues mes amours ?3:38
L’Été indien : Album d’or1975
- 1.L’Été indien (Africa)4:30
- 2.Les Champs‐Élysées2:40
- 3.Salut les amoureux4:00
- 4.L’Amérique2:27
- 5.Guantanamera2:49
- 6.Les Dalton2:36
- 7.Si tu t’appelles Mélancolie3:17
- 8.Siffler sur la colline2:30
- 9.Marie‐Jeanne4:14
- 10.La Fleur aux dents2:18
- 11.Le Portugais2:40
- 12.Vade retro2:55
L’Éte indien (Africa)1975
- 1.L’Éte indien (Africa)4:30
- 2.Vade retro2:55
- 3.Si tu t’appelles Mélancolie3:17
- 4.Messieurs les jurés3:00
- 5.L’Amour etc...2:35
- 6.Entre deux adieux3:10
- 7.Le Service militaire2:25
- 8.Annie de l’année dernière2:45
- 9.Marie-Madeleine3:30
- 10.Ce n’est rien que du vent4:15
- 11.Je te crois2:15
- 12.Ma Dernière Chanson pour toi2:40
Joe Dassin1975
- 1.Et si tu n'existais pas3:30
- 2.Il faut naître à Monaco1:52
- 3.Chanson triste3:26
- 4.Le Costume blanc3:14
- 5.L'Albatros3:05
- 6.Alors qu'est-ce que c'est ?2:45
- 7.Ça va pas changer le monde3:04
- 8.Salut3:18
- 9.Carolina3:13
- 10.C'est la nuit2:51
- 11.Ma musique2:54
- 12.Piano mécanique2:39
Joe Dassin1974
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13 chansons nouvelles1973
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Joe1972
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Das sind zwei linke Schuh’1972
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Ich hab' mich verliebt1972
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Starparade 72/I1972
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Joe Dassin1971
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Joe Dassin1970
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Les Champs-Élysées1969
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Les Meilleures Chansons de Joe Dassin1969
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Les Deux Mondes de Joe Dassin1967
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Joe Dassin1966
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Joe Dassin à New York1966
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Also known as: Joseph Ira Dassin, Джо Дассен
Joseph Ira Dassin was an American singer-songwriter. He sang in multiple languages but found his greatest successes in France and the French-speaking world. In total, he sold nearly 25 million records worldwide.
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