Belle - Garou - Patrick Fiori - Daniel Lavoie - Live Performance - English Subtitles - 1997

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BELLE:
"Belle" is a 1997 song performed Patrick Fiori, Daniel Lavoie, and Garou, from the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. Released as a single in 1998, it was a hit in France and Belgium, topping the charts for many months.To date, the song is one of the best-selling singles of all time in these countries.
As for the songs from the musical, the text was written by Luc Plamondon, who had also written the musical Starmania in 1978, and the music composed by Richard Cocciante. The musical arrangements were made by Richard Cocciante, Jannick Top and Serge Perathoner who also worked on the musical direction.
"Belle" is a romantic song in which the three singers, who respectively portrayed Quasimodo (Garou), Frollo (Daniel Lavoie) and Phoebus (Patrick Fiori), reveal in turn their love for Esmeralda, before singing together the last verse.
The theme of the song is based in Victor Hugo's novel Notre-Dame de Paris. In chapter VI of the Eighth book "Trois coeurs d'homme faits différemment" (Three men's hearts made differently), Phoebus, Frollo and Quasimodo watch Esmeralda who is sentenced to death. Phoebus is with his fiancée and though he pales when seeing Esmeralda proving he has feelings for her, he stays with his Fleur-de-Lys. Frollo is trying once again to propose Esmeralda a salvation, but in return he wants her to become his woman. And finally Quasimodo selflessly saves Esmeralda from death, only because of his enormous love for her.
GAROU:
Pierre Garand (born 26 June 1972), known by his stage name Garou (a diminutive of his last name), is a Canadian singer, actor, and entertainer from Sherbrooke, Québec. He sings in French and English.
He is known for his work in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris (playing Quasimodo in both the original French and English casts) and the No. 1 hits "Belle", "Seul", "Sous le vent", and "La Rivière de notre enfance"
PATRICK FIORI:
1. Patrick Fiori is a French singer born on September 23, 1969.
2. He gained popularity after representing France in the Eurovision Song Contest.
3. Fiori has released numerous successful albums throughout his career.
4. He collaborated with other renowned artists like Lara Fabian and Jean-Jacques Goldman.
5. His hit songs include "Belle" from the musical Notre-Dame de Paris.
6. Fiori's music combines pop, rock, and Mediterranean influences.
7. He has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
8. The singer has received several awards for his contributions to music.
9. Fiori is known for his powerful vocals and emotional performances.
10. He continues to tour and perform live concerts across Europe.
DANIEL LAVOIE:
1. Daniel Lavoie is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor.
2. He was born on March 17, 1949 in Dunrea, Manitoba.
3. Lavoie has released over 20 albums throughout his career.
4. He gained international fame with the song "Belle" from Notre-Dame de Paris.
5. Lavoie has won multiple awards for his music and performances.
6. He is known for his powerful vocals and emotional lyrics.
7. Lavoie has collaborated with various artists across different genres.
8. His music blends pop, rock, folk, and classical influences.
9. Lavoie continues to tour and perform around the world.
10. He remains a respected figure in the Canadian music industry today.