This page will contain images about Dalida, as they become available.DalidaDalida as shown on a French stamp issued in 2001Dalida (January 17, 1933 - May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian, FrenchItalian singer. Born Yolande Christina Gigliotti of Italian parents in Shoubra, a district of Cairo, Egypt, she was the child of an opera violinist and was given singing lessons at an early age. She developed into a beautiful young lady, and in 1954 she won the Miss Egypt beauty contest and immediately left for Paris, France, to pursue a career in motion pictures. Despite her looks, her first films were less than successful, but she began performing in music halls and cabarets, singing in French, Italian and other languages. Using the stage name, "Dalida", she recorded songs, her second single titled "Bambino" brought instant fame. In 1957, she appeared at the Paris Olympia as the opening act for Charles Aznavour and later the same year for Gilbert Bécaud. She would go on to record in several languages, touring the globe including sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. During her career, Dalida recorded 500 French songs, 200 of which were translated into Italian, and 200 into other languages. She sold more than 80 million records world-wide, winning numerous awards, scoring 55 gold records. Yet, despite her fame and fortune, her personal life was difficult and filled with much drama and tragedy. In 1961 she married her mentor Lucien Morisse, but the marriage lasted only a few months when she left him for the painter Jean Sobieski (later the father of American actress Leelee Sobieski). A few years later, her still distraught ex-husband died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In 1967 her new lover, the Italian singer, Luigi Tenco also took his own life and Dalida too attempted suicide. She was living with the flamboyant and less than reputable, Richard Chanfray (referred to as the Comte de St Germain) when he took his own life in July 1983. She recovered from these tragedies and continued to perform but by her own accounts, life had little meaning and she spent years searching for personal fulfillment, including traveling to Nepal to study the Hindu religion. On May 3, 1987 she died as a result of an overdose of sleeping pills leaving behind a suicide note that said: "Life has become unbearable ... forgive me." Dalida is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre, Paris, her gilded life-size statue one of the most outstanding of the many sculpted works in the famous cemetery. In 1997, the angle of the rues Girardon and Abreuvoir in the Butte Montmartre in Paris was inaugurated as "Place Dalida" and is where a life-size bust was erected to her memory. In 2001, the French government honored her memory with her image on a postage stamp. Filmography
Her hit/best songs from all over the world (1956-1987)
Discography (no single, no compilation)
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In 2001, the French government honored her memory with her image on a postage stamp. The original version of the band has continued to tour and are a popular concert draw, though their recordings' success has been limited. In 1997, the angle of the rues Girardon and Abreuvoir in the Butte Montmartre in Paris was inaugurated as "Place Dalida" and is where a life-size bust was erected to her memory. Meanwhile, Michael McDonald has forged ahead with his own solo career. Dalida is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre, Paris, her gilded life-size statue one of the most outstanding of the many sculpted works in the famous cemetery. Four members of the Doobies have since passed away (percussionist Bobby LaKind in 1992, original bassist Dave Shogren in 1999, Cornelius Bumpus in 2004, and drummer Keith Knudsen in 2005). forgive me.". Eventually, Bumpus lost the case. On May 3, 1987 she died as a result of an overdose of sleeping pills leaving behind a suicide note that said: "Life has become unbearable .. Saxophonist/vocalist Cornelius Bumpus was sued by his former bandmates because Bumpus and other musicians were using the band's name. She recovered from these tragedies and continued to perform but by her own accounts, life had little meaning and she spent years searching for personal fulfillment, including traveling to Nepal to study the Hindu religion. But by the end of the decade the Doobies were engaged in a legal battle of their own. She was living with the flamboyant and less than reputable, Richard Chanfray (referred to as the Comte de St Germain) when he took his own life in July 1983. Also, Michael McDonald rejoined the band briefly in 1995. In 1967 her new lover, the Italian singer, Luigi Tenco also took his own life and Dalida too attempted suicide. New albums (many via independent labels) continued through the 1990s. A few years later, her still distraught ex-husband died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They reunited with their original line-up (obviously minus lead singer Michael McDonald), released a new album (Cycles), and a new Top Ten single ("The Doctor"), and toured in 1987 to promote their new music, but the band was unable to continue their momentum. In 1961 she married her mentor Lucien Morisse, but the marriage lasted only a few months when she left him for the painter Jean Sobieski (later the father of American actress Leelee Sobieski). The final show on that tour reunited former lead singer Tom Johnston with his former bandmates. Yet, despite her fame and fortune, her personal life was difficult and filled with much drama and tragedy. By 1982, the Doobie Brothers announced their imminent break-up by embarking on a "farewell tour". During her career, Dalida recorded 500 French songs, 200 of which were translated into Italian, and 200 into other languages. She sold more than 80 million records world-wide, winning numerous awards, scoring 55 gold records. The LP, which featured the Top Ten hit "Real Love" (not to be confused with the John Lennon composition that would later be a hit for The Beatles), was a success, but did not match the blockbuster figures of Minute by Minute. She would go on to record in several languages, touring the globe including sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. By the beginning of the 1980s, former Moby Grape saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus joined the band as an occasional lead singer for the album One Step Closer. In 1957, she appeared at the Paris Olympia as the opening act for Charles Aznavour and later the same year for Gilbert Bécaud. Their hit "What a Fool Believes" won them a Grammy Award. The album also featured the first (and to date, the only) female lead vocal, from Nicolette Larson (who herself scored a hit with Neil Young's "Lotta Love"). Using the stage name, "Dalida", she recorded songs, her second single titled "Bambino" brought instant fame. Their career peaked with the success of 1978's Minute by Minute which spent five weeks at the top of the charts and brought the group their greatest success. Despite her looks, her first films were less than successful, but she began performing in music halls and cabarets, singing in French, Italian and other languages. Their new sound was further forged with their next album, Livin' On The Fault Line, which featured "Little Darlin' (I Need You)", "Echoes Of Love", and "You Belong To Me" (later a hit for Carly Simon). She developed into a beautiful young lady, and in 1954 she won the Miss Egypt beauty contest and immediately left for Paris, France, to pursue a career in motion pictures. Their first album under McDonald was Takin' It To The Streets (which featured the singles "It Keeps You Runnin'" and the title cut). Born Yolande Christina Gigliotti of Italian parents in Shoubra, a district of Cairo, Egypt, she was the child of an opera violinist and was given singing lessons at an early age. Their sound also changed, from a hard-edged guitar-filled sound to that of mellow rock (filled with keyboards and horns). Dalida (January 17, 1933 - May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian, FrenchItalian singer. So he left the Doobies (eventually he forged his own short-lived solo career), and shortly after a new lead singer named Michael McDonald (another member of Steely Dan) was recruited to replace Johnston. 2001 Révolution 5° Du Nom (remix album). But by 1976, lead singer Johnston grew tired of touring, and fell ill as a result. 1998 Le Rêve Oriental (remix album). Their live shows had given them an energetic fanbase, primarily among the Hells Angels of Southern California. 1997 L'An 2005 (remix album). The following year (1975), Steely Dan member Jeff Baxter (nicknamed "Skunk") joined the band as a guitarist. 1997 Olympia 1959 (live inedit). These early singles continued to be hits for the next few years and eventually earned continued airplay among today's Classic Rock radio stations. 1996 À Ma Manière (remix album). Under the leadership of Johnston and Simmons, the Doobies' trademark sound (a cross between heavy metal and Southern rock) helped lead the band to the Top Ten charts with such other hits as "Long Train Runnin'" & "China Grove" (from their 1973 album The Captain And Me), and "Black Water" (from 1974's What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits). (remix album). But it was after their next album (on which bass player Dave Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter), Toulouse Street (which spawned the hit singles "Listen To The Music" and "Jesus Is Just Alright"), that brought the band their breakthrough success. 1995 Comme Si J'Étais Là.. The group's 1971 self-titled debut album failed to chart. 1987 Tigani Bi Arab (realised in Egypt). The band's name was taken from a slang term for the marijuana joint. 1986 Le Visage De L'Amour. In 1970, after leaving that band, they joined up with bass player Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons, and thus The Doobie Brothers was formed. 1984 Dali. The founding members were lead vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman, both former members of a group called Pud. 1983 Les P'Tits Mots. They were popular throughout the 1970s. 1982 Mondialement Vôtre. The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band, best known for hit singles like "Black Water". 1982 Spécial Dalida. Live at Wolf Trap [Live] (2004). 1981 Olympia 81 (live). Divided Highway (2003). 1980 Le Spectacle Du Palais Des Sports 1980 (live). Doobie's Choice (2002). 1980 Gigi In Paradisco. Greatest Hits (2001). 1979 Dédié À Toi (Monday Tuesday). On Our Way Up (2001). 1978 Génération 78 / Voilà Pourquoi Je Chante / Ça Me Fait Rêver. Sibling Rivalry (2000). 1977 Salma Ya Salama. Long Train Runnin': 1970-2000 [Box Set] (1999). 1977 Pour Toujours : Bande Originale (soundtrack). Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert [Live] (1996). 1977 Olympia 77 (live). Brotherhood (1991). 1977 Femme Est La Nuit. Cycles (1989). 1976 Coup De Chapeau Au Passé. Farewell Tour [Live] (1983). 1975 J'Attendrai. 2 (1981). 1975 Sempre piu' (realised in Italy). Best of the Doobies, Vol. 1974 Manuel. One Step Closer (1980). 1974 Olympia 74 (live). Minute by Minute (1978). 1973 Julien. Livin' on the Fault Line (1977). 1973 Sings In Italian For You (realised in Italy). Best of the Doobies (1976). 1972 Il Faut Du Temps. Takin' It to the Streets (1976). 1972 Olympia 71 (live). Stampede (1975). 1971 Une Vie. What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974). 1970 Ils Ont Changé Ma Chanson. The Captain and Me (1973). 1969 Ma Mère Me Disait. Toulouse Street (1972). 1969 Canta In Italiano (realised in Italy). The Doobie Brothers (1971). 1968 Le Temps Des Fleurs. 1968 Un Po' D'Amore (realised in Italy). 1967 Ciao Amore, Ciao (realised in Italy). 1967 Olympia 67 (studio). 1966 Pensiamoci Ogni Sera (realised in Italy). 1965 Il Silenzio (Bonsoir Mon Amour). 1964 Amore Scusami. 1963 Eux. 1962 Le Petit Gonzalès. 1961 Milord (realised in Italy). 1961 Loin De Moi. 1961 Garde-Moi La Dernière Danse. 1960 Les Enfants Du Pirée. 1959 Love In Portofino. 1959 Le Disque D'Or De Dalida. 1958 Les Gitans. 1958 Gondolier. 1957 Miguel. 1957 Son Nom Est Dalida. Voilà pourquoi je chante (1978). Viva la pappa (1965). Vedrai Vedrai (1979). Vado Via (1973). Une femme à quarante ans (1981). Un po d'amore (1968). Tu n'as pas très bon caractère (1957). Tu croiras (1963). Tony (1982). Ti Amo (Je t'aime) (1977). Ta femme (1974). T'aimer follement (1960). Soleil / Mediterraneo (1984). Si j'avais des millions (1968). Salma Ya Salama (1977). Romantica (1960). Rio do Brasil (1980). Reviens-moi (1985). c'était loin (1977) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". Remember.. Que sont devenues les fleurs? (1962). Quand s'arrêtent les violons (1977). Quand on n'a que l'amour (1957/1979). Quand je n'aime plus je m'en vais (1981). l'argent...) (1979). Problemorama (L'argent.. Pour te dire je t'aime (1984). Pour ne pas vivre seul (1972). Petit homme (1966). Paroles... (1973) - with Alain Delon. Paroles.. Parlez-moi de lui (1966). Parle plus bas (Le Parrain) (1972). Parce que je ne t'aime plus (1986). Ô Sole Mio (1960). Oh! Lady Mary (1969). Nostlagie (1981). Nuits d'Espagne (1961). Ne lui dis pas (1975). Mourir sur scène (1983). Monday, Tuesday... Laissez-moi danser / Let me dance tonight (1979). Milord (1960). Mein Lieber Herr (1975). Marjolaine (1981). Maman, la plus belle du monde (1957). Mama (1967). Ma vie je la chante (1974). Lucas (1983). Love in Portofino (1959). Les p'tits mots (1983). Les grilles de ma maison (1967). Les gitans (1958). Les hommes de ma vie (1986). Les enfants du Pirée (1960). Les choses de l'amour (1971). Les anges noirs (1968). Le Vénitien de Levallois (1985). Le temps des fleurs (1968). Le temps d'aimer (1985). Le sixième jour (1986). Le restaurant italien (1983). Le promesse d'amore (1969). Le petit Gonzalès (1962). Le petit bonheur (1976). Le Lambeth Walk (1978). Le jour où la pluie viendra (1958/1982). Le jour le plus long (1962). Le jour du retour (1963). Le Flamenco (1965). Lady d'Arbanville (1970). La vie en rose (1965/1976). La Sainte Totoche (1965). La leçon de Twist (1962). La Danse de Zorba (Zorba's Dance) / La Danza di Zorba (1965/1986). La colpa e tua (1971). La chanson du Mundial '82 (1982). L'ultimo valzer (1967). L'Innamorata (1984). L'Arlequin de Tolède / Arlecchino (1960). L'An 2005 (1969). L'amour et moi (1981). Kalimba de Luna (1984). Jouez Bouzouki (1982). Je suis toutes les femmes (1980). Je suis malade (1973). Je reviens te chercher (1967). Je pars (1958). Je m'endors dans tes bras (1968). Je l'attends(1962). J'attendrai / Tornerai (1975). J'ai rêvé (1959). Itsi bitsi petit bikini (1960). Ils ont changé ma chanson (1970). Il venait d'avoir 18 ans / 18 Anni / He must have been eighteen (1973). Il Silenzio (Bonsoir mon amour) (1965). Il pleut sur Bruxelles (1981). Il faut danser reggae (1979). Histoire d'un amour (1957). Hene Ma Tov (1965). Helwa Ya Baladi (1979). Hava Naguila (1958). Guitare et tambourin (1958). Gondolier (1958). Gigi in Paradisco (1980). Gigi l'Amoroso (1974). Génération 78 (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Gamil El Soura (1983). Garde-moi la dernière danse (1961). Fini, la comédie (1981). Femme est la nuit (1977). Femme (1983). Eux (1963). de l'amour (1975) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". Et de l'amour.. Darla Dirladada (1970). Danza (1982). Dans le bleu du ciel bleu (1958). Dan Dan Dan (1968). Ça me fait rêver (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Confidences sur la fréquence (1982). Concerto pour une voix (1970). Comme disait Mistinguett (1979). Come Prima (Tu me donnes) (1958). Ciao, Ciao Bambina (1959). Ciao Amore, Ciao (1967). Chaque instant de chaque jour (1964). Chanteur des années 80 (1980). Captain Sky (1977). C'était mon ami (1984). C'est mieux comme ça (Le Parrain 2) (1975). Buenas Noches mi Amor (1957). Besame Mucho (Embrasse-moi) (1976). Bang Bang (1966). Bambino (1956). Avec le temps (1971). Avant de te connaître (1970). Aranjuez la tua voce (1967). Anima Mia (1974). Amoureuse de la vie (1977). Amore Scusami (1964). Americana (1981). Am tag als der Regen Kam (1959/1982). Aghani Aghani (1982). À qui? (1967). À ma manière (1980). (Manuel Benitez) El Cordobes (1966). Le sixième jour / The Sixth Day - (1986) - Youssef Chahine. Dalida pour toujours - (documentary, 1977). Comme sur des roulettes - (1977). Io to amo - (1968). Ménage à l'Italienne - (1965). L'inconnue de Hong Kong - (1963) with Serge Gainsbourg. Parlez moi d'amour - (1960). Rapt au deuxième bureau - (1958). Brigade des moeurs - (1957). Sigara we Kass /A glass and a cigarette - (1954). The mask of Toutankhamon - (1954). Joseph and his brothers - (1954) with Omar Sharif. |