Faced with the sea, over 300 guests attended. For Vanessa, it’s a teenage dream come true: “When I was 15-16 years old, the walls of my room were lined with posters of Patrick. I grew up with his songs. Today, he is here in front of me, very real. It’s a dream!” Smiles, screams, astonished or tearful eyes! Yes, but tears of joy that Mélanie couldn’t hold back because the emotion was so intense: “It’s magnificent! He’s magnificent!” Mélanie is one of the lucky ones who not only got an autograph but also a photo with her idol. And I guarantee you that it was not easy.
For two hours, Beau Rivage was buzzing. Patriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick. Patriiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!! No, it wasn’t just women there, but it’s true that the audience was 80% female. And for a reason. Patrick Bruel has all the qualities of a man one can only love: he is “handsome,” sorry, “he is more and more handsome,” “generous,” “sincere,” “honest” according to his fans… Alright, I’ll stop here because the list of qualities is long.
During these two hours, Patrick Bruel didn’t act the celebrity at all. He remained available, patient with an audience that could easily, like a drop of water, overflow the vase. But Patrick managed it well. The audience was respectful towards him, especially during his guitar performance of “Adieu,” a song from his latest album “Souvenirs d’avant”: “It’s the story of a man who, five minutes earlier, should have been at the site of an attack… and who feels guilty for having been spared.” A very moving song.
During these two hours, Patrick Bruel “broke” his voice. He performed two of his hits, “Casser la voix” and “Qui a le droit?” much to the delight of his fans, who sang along. Of course! “But tell me, are you ready for the next May 11th?” he exclaimed.
During these two hours, Patrick Bruel didn’t only talk about music. He will star on October 18th in “Ô Jérusalem,” an adaptation of the bestseller by Lapierre and Collins, directed by Elie Chouraqui, in which he plays the right-hand man of David Bengorian. “He’s one of those who fought with Jewish extremists to try to impose what he thought to be the truth. It’s a film that makes you think, asks many questions. It’s a pretty unbiased film, but I believe people come out very moved from the theaters and have learned a lot.” The luckiest will attend the film’s premiere at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Nice-Première will provide a review of this film during the week (Patrick Bruel will not be present at the screening).
Actor, singer, whatever the field, Patrick Bruel invests himself fully and sincerely.
At 7 PM, it’s time for Kiss FM to sign off and Patrick to catch a plane. One last kiss, one last handshake, one last photo, and our final question.
“Nice-Première: If I say ‘Premier or Première,’ who or what comes to your mind instantly?
Patrick Bruel: Ségolène, Hollande.”
Thank you, Kiss FM.
Thank you, Patriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick, and see you soon on the French Riviera!
*On May 11, 2007, Patrick Bruel will be in concert at NIKAIA. Book your tickets at the usual points of sale.
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You can also listen to a medley of Patrick Bruel and “Adieu”.
