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'''Marc Hamilton''' (born in [[Matane]], [[Quebec]] on 2 February 1944) is a French Canadian singer. |
'''Marc Hamilton''' (born in [[Matane]], [[Quebec]] on 2 February 1944) is a French Canadian singer. |
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He is best known for his 1970 hit "[[Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer]]" that was a big hit in Quebec and in France where it reached number 1 on the French Singles Chart on 12 September 1970 staying on top of the French chart for three consecutive weeks. It was also number 1 in Belgium,number 2 in Switzerland and reached number 14 in the Dutch chart. Marc Hamilton reportedly sold 8 million copies of the single that was subject to further covers by [[Jean-François Michaël]] in 1970, musical cover by [[Paul Mauriat]], later covers by [[Roch Voisine]] in 1993 and [[Mitsou]] in 1994. In 2003, it was crowned in a list of "Grands Classiques de la chanson québécoise" (Great classics of Quebec songs) by [[SOCAN]]. The SODRAC (Société du Droit de Reproduction des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs au Canada) considered it as a great song of Quebec. For commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Quebec flag, it was picked as one of all-time 50 Quebec songs ever. It was also honored by Quebec Culture Minister [[Line Beauchamp]] and by la Fondation de la SPAC. On 27 January 2007, it was entered into the [[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame]]. |
In 1993, at the age of 19, and the height of the Beatles success of the sixties, and Beatle-inspired francophone bands of the sixties, he formed the 4-member Les Shadols, writing six original songs released on three consecutive singles. He is best known for his 1970 hit "[[Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer]]" that was a big hit in Quebec and in France where it reached number 1 on the French Singles Chart on 12 September 1970 staying on top of the French chart for three consecutive weeks. It was also number 1 in Belgium,number 2 in Switzerland and reached number 14 in the Dutch chart. Marc Hamilton reportedly sold 8 million copies of the single that was subject to further covers by [[Jean-François Michaël]] in 1970, musical cover by [[Paul Mauriat]], later covers by [[Roch Voisine]] in 1993 and [[Mitsou]] in 1994. In 2003, it was crowned in a list of "Grands Classiques de la chanson québécoise" (Great classics of Quebec songs) by [[SOCAN]]. The SODRAC (Société du Droit de Reproduction des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs au Canada) considered it as a great song of Quebec. For commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Quebec flag, it was picked as one of all-time 50 Quebec songs ever. It was also honored by Quebec Culture Minister [[Line Beauchamp]] and by la Fondation de la SPAC. On 27 January 2007, it was entered into the [[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame]]. |
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Hamilton has written a number of musical comedies and has published an autobiography. As a producer, he has worked with a number of artists and in films. He directed Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris. He is active in charity founding ''Maison Marc Hamilton'' in [[Mauricie]], [[Quebec]]. |
Hamilton has written a number of musical comedies and has published an autobiography. As a producer, he has worked with a number of artists and in films. He directed Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris. He is active in charity founding ''Maison Marc Hamilton'' in [[Mauricie]], [[Quebec]]. |
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Marc Hamilton (born in Matane, Quebec on 2 February 1944) is a French Canadian singer.
In 1993, at the age of 19, and the height of the Beatles success of the sixties, and Beatle-inspired francophone bands of the sixties, he formed the 4-member Les Shadols, writing six original songs released on three consecutive singles. He is best known for his 1970 hit "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer" that was a big hit in Quebec and in France where it reached number 1 on the French Singles Chart on 12 September 1970 staying on top of the French chart for three consecutive weeks. It was also number 1 in Belgium,number 2 in Switzerland and reached number 14 in the Dutch chart. Marc Hamilton reportedly sold 8 million copies of the single that was subject to further covers by Jean-François Michaël in 1970, musical cover by Paul Mauriat, later covers by Roch Voisine in 1993 and Mitsou in 1994. In 2003, it was crowned in a list of "Grands Classiques de la chanson québécoise" (Great classics of Quebec songs) by SOCAN. The SODRAC (Société du Droit de Reproduction des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs au Canada) considered it as a great song of Quebec. For commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Quebec flag, it was picked as one of all-time 50 Quebec songs ever. It was also honored by Quebec Culture Minister Line Beauchamp and by la Fondation de la SPAC. On 27 January 2007, it was entered into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Hamilton has written a number of musical comedies and has published an autobiography. As a producer, he has worked with a number of artists and in films. He directed Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris. He is active in charity founding Maison Marc Hamilton in Mauricie, Quebec.
Discography
Albums
- Marc Hamilton (1970)
- Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer (1970)
- Au fond des choses (1972)
- Peau de femmes (1981)
- J'ai un bon deal (1984)
- J'ai un rendez-vous d'amour (1987)
- Malgré les murs (1996)
- Rétrospective (1996)
- Marc Hamilton chante Aznavour (2003)
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL (Vl) [1] |
FR |
NED |
SWI [2] | |||
| 1970 | "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer" | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer |
Books published
- La chanson qui m'a tué (2005)
References
- ^ "Ultratop - Marc Hamilton - "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer" page". Ultratop.com. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- ^ "Hitparade - Marc Hamilton - "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer" page". Hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2017-05-24.