On Friday August 21, 2020, Patrick Juvet celebrates his 70th birthday. The opportunity to look a little more into the current life of the famous singer of the 1970s.
A special day to celebrate for Patrick Juvet! The singer has just turned 70 on Friday August 21, 2020. For those who do not remember him, Patrick Juvet made a name for himself in the 70s, notably thanks to his timeless hit “Where are the women?” . Discover his journey and what he has become since.
Patrick Juvet was born on August 21, 1950 in Montreux, Switzerland. He is the son of a native of Fleurier in Val-de-Travers. He started taking piano lessons at the age of 6 at the Lausanne Conservatory.
Patrick Juvet in Paris, France, around 1960. | Photo: Getty Images
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After a childhood devoted to music, Patrick Juvet joined the school of decorative arts until he was 17, when he became a model for an agency in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In 1971, he went to Paris to join Pascal Maignant, his companion and future agent. Eddy Barclay quickly noticed him for his qualities as a composer and had him record his first single, “Romantiques pas morte”.
Success knocked on his door after the release of his album “La Musica” in 1972. The young man then composed “Le Lundi au soleil”, the song by Claude François, which was also a huge success.
Patrick Juvet at Pavillon Gabriel on March 11, 2015 in Paris, France. | Photo: Getty Images
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PATRICK JUVET’S SUCCESS
In 1973, Patrick Juvet participated in the Eurovision Song Contest to represent his native country. With the title “I’m going to get married, Marie” written by Pierre Delanoë, Patrick finished in 13th place.
The same year, the singer released his album “Love” in which he recorded “Unisex”, before signing “Remember you minette”, one of his iconic songs.
In 1974, a new album called “Chrysalide” was released in which he collaborated with his chorister Daniel Balavoine. Subsequently, he directed “Paris by night” which includes the titles “Magic”, “Should not dream” and especially “Where are the women?”, One of the singer’s greatest successes.
Singer Patrick Juvet poses during a portrait session in Paris, France, 11/05/2016. | Photo: Getty Images
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HIS CAREER IN THE UNITED STATES
In 1978, Patrick Juvet landed in Los Angeles. During his stay in New York, he met Henri Belolo and Jacques Morali, who then collaborated with him on three albums on the Casablanca Records label.
This fruitful collaboration gave birth to the single “I Love America” which became one of the best-selling songs in several countries at the time.
Patrick Juvet reached his peak when he released “Lady Night”, another disco album. He is also behind the soundtrack of David Hamilton’s film “Laura, Shadows of Summer”.
Portrait of singer Patrick Juvet, circa 1970 in France. | Photo: Getty Images
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THE DECLINE OF HER CAREER
In the 1980s, Patrick Juvet recorded “Rêves immoraux”, his last successful album which sold some 200,000 copies. It was a difficult experience for the singer, as he recounts in his autobiography, “Les Bleus au cœur”, which he published in 2005.
In the 2000s, Patrick Juvet continued his activities as a composer by writing songs for other artists, including Hélène Ségara.
HIS LIFE IN BARCELONA
Even if he no longer releases records, Patrick Juvet has not yet withdrawn from the music scene.
Patrick Juvet participates in the program Vivement Dimanche Tv in Paris, France, February 23, 2011. | Photo: Getty Images
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He was one of the artists participating in the “Tender Age and Head of Wood” tour, whose success is confirmed. In 2019, a DVD of his greatest television moments, “The Best of Patrick Juvet”, was released.
The one who has a penchant for men as well as for women live now in Barcelona, Catalonia.
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