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La Grand Sophie, born July 18, 1969 in Thionville, is a French singer songwriter who started her career in the mid 90’s alternative Parisian music scene.
She grew up in Port-de-Bouc near Marseilles. She created “kitchen music,” which she describes as “a mid 90’s movement that sees little difference between musical activity and other daily tasks.” When she was 13, she started a band with her brother and neighbor. She played the guitar.
She began composing and writing, while she took courses in fine arts in Marseilles. She played her pieces at terraces and restaurants. Later she moved to Paris.
Her influences stretch from Jacques Dutronc to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. In 1996, she was invited to the Festival des Francofolies de la Rochelle. The following year she released her first album, “La Grande Sophie s’agrandit.” In 2001, she released her second album, “Le Porte-bonheur.” The album sold 35000 copies, thanks to the single “Martin”.
On May 11, 2004, La Grande Sophie released her third album, “Et si c’était moi.” With the singles “Du courage” and “On savait”, the album sold more than 130,000 copies. She also recorded a duet with Lee Hazelwood , whose voice she considers one of the most beautiful in the world. “Leather and Lace” is a Franco-English duet that La Grande Sophie adapted the lyrics for.
After contributing to the album, “On dirait Nino,” an homage to Nino Ferrer, La Grande Sophie released the album “La Suite” in 2005. On Februrary 25, 2008, she released 6 digital tracks on her website.
She grew up in Port-de-Bouc near Marseilles. She created “kitchen music,” which she describes as “a mid 90’s movement that sees little difference between musical activity and other daily tasks.” When she was 13, she started a band with her brother and neighbor. She played the guitar.
She began composing and writing, while she took courses in fine arts in Marseilles. She played her pieces at terraces and restaurants. Later she moved to Paris.
Her influences stretch from Jacques Dutronc to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. In 1996, she was invited to the Festival des Francofolies de la Rochelle. The following year she released her first album, “La Grande Sophie s’agrandit.” In 2001, she released her second album, “Le Porte-bonheur.” The album sold 35000 copies, thanks to the single “Martin”.
On May 11, 2004, La Grande Sophie released her third album, “Et si c’était moi.” With the singles “Du courage” and “On savait”, the album sold more than 130,000 copies. She also recorded a duet with Lee Hazelwood , whose voice she considers one of the most beautiful in the world. “Leather and Lace” is a Franco-English duet that La Grande Sophie adapted the lyrics for.
After contributing to the album, “On dirait Nino,” an homage to Nino Ferrer, La Grande Sophie released the album “La Suite” in 2005. On Februrary 25, 2008, she released 6 digital tracks on her website.
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universeandu wrote:
Nouvel album disponible dès aujourd'hui. Et c'est une merveille!
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effleurement wrote:
Nouvel album sortira le 13 fev. 2012. <3
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Moluccella wrote:
New album, please.
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Amathev wrote:
Fantastique!
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Donia141078 wrote:
Pardonner <3
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Pete-Vyler wrote:
French Rock Rules !! If you like this music, you may also like Pete Vyler Band. Just a rocknroll Disaster gig. Thanx 4 your follow
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alice10j wrote:
,top ça me plait bien ;)
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encoremilord wrote:
Tout simplement magnifique!
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Estoperole wrote:
I just love her!
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Violetdusk wrote:
Great artist!
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Moluccella wrote:
♥ *~* La Grande Sophie *~* ♥
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vexes wrote:
Bravo Sophie ! vous êtes bien une grande Dame !
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pierrejeanphoto wrote:
en images : http://www.flickr.com/photos/pierrejean/sets/72157621279635823/
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LucianaEire wrote:
j'adore le clip 'Quelqu'un d'autre', magnifique :)
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applebestfriend wrote:
i think im gonna learn french for ther ar so many good musicians and i want to understad wht they are singing ;)))
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HAIRE62 wrote:
viva la grande sophiE!!!!!!!
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Le-Schtalien wrote:
Il a phallus une grande Sophie pour exiter tous l'anglo'monde...
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Lu_ciene wrote:
Does anybody have "Quand le mois d'avril" lyrics???
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SirKala wrote:
Her music is truly pleasing and in a way made my day, but I'm really getting annoyed at this point since it seems like a mission impossible to try and buy her music online in a drm free format. All the sites i've found are only compatible with windows-based systems. Why's that? Doesn't serve any greater good, that... Seems like I'm not buying anything after all, I hope Universal is happy now. :<
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Myghenwa wrote:
Hey,, if someone want her New album ... contact me allé a +
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- Feb 24 La Grande Sophie Salle des Fêtes, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Mar 3 La Grande Sophie Le Silex / Auxerre, Auxerre, France
- Mar 8 La Grande Sophie Paul B, Massy, France
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ANNULATION DE MA VENUE A GRAY AU FESTIVAL ROALLING SOANE
14 May 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/lagrandesophiemusic
Chers Festivaliers, chère Festivalières C'est avec un grand
regret que je vous annonce que je ne pourrai être présente ce
vendredi 15 mai.Ma voix n'est pas au rendez-vous pour cause de
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ANNULATION DE MA VENUE A GRAY AU FESTIVAL ROALLING SOANE
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1 Feb 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/lagrandesophiemusic
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