F.R. David
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F. R. David
F. R. David (born Elli Robert Fitoussi, 1 January 1947, Menzel Bourguiba
, Tunisia
is a Tunisian-born French singer.
. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster). His most recognised song was his hit
"Words" (1982), which sold eight million Carrère records across the world, topped charts
around Europe in late 1982, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart
in Spring 1983, going on to becoming the 22nd best selling single in the UK during 1983.
The track
's eventual UK success was caused by its exposure on BBC TV's Top Of The Pops
. The disc was featured on the first edition of a special Euro-slot incorporated in the TV
programme. The song is a catchy, slightly plaintive mid-tempo ballad sung in a slender, high-pitched voice.
In 1983 Thomas Anders
(later of Modern Talking
fame) covered David's song "Pick Up The Phone" in German.
In 2007 Mr. Oizo
of Ed Banger Records
sampled the song "Don't Go" on his song First Love, which features singer Uffie
.
F. R. David (born Elli Robert Fitoussi, 1 January 1947, Menzel Bourguiba
Menzel Bourguiba
Menzel Bourguiba is a town located in extreme north of Tunisia , about 60 km away from Tunis, in the Bizerte Governorate...
, Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
is a Tunisian-born French singer.
Career
During the early 1970s, he was a band member in the French rock band, Les VariationsLes Variations
Les Variations was a French rock band from the 1960s and 1970s that sang in English and was known for its rock guitar-based music. They were France's first band to headline the famed Olympia Theatre, the first to tour America, the first to sign with a US label and the first to achieve hit records...
. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster). His most recognised song was his hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
"Words" (1982), which sold eight million Carrère records across the world, topped charts
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
around Europe in late 1982, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in Spring 1983, going on to becoming the 22nd best selling single in the UK during 1983.
The track
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
's eventual UK success was caused by its exposure on BBC TV's Top Of The Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
. The disc was featured on the first edition of a special Euro-slot incorporated in the TV
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
programme. The song is a catchy, slightly plaintive mid-tempo ballad sung in a slender, high-pitched voice.
In 1983 Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
(later of Modern Talking
Modern Talking
Modern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
fame) covered David's song "Pick Up The Phone" in German.
In 2007 Mr. Oizo
Mr. Oizo
Mr. Oizo is the stage name of French electronic musician and film director Quentin Dupieux. His pseudonym is a corruption of the French , meaning "bird". He is currently signed to French electro record label, Ed Banger Records.-Beginning:...
of Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label is home to French electronic acts Justice, SebastiAn, Daft Punk, Cassius, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr...
sampled the song "Don't Go" on his song First Love, which features singer Uffie
Uffie
Anna-Catherine Hartley , better known by her stage name Uffie , is a Paris-based underground electronic musician, rapper, fashion designer and socialite signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. She has been described as a muse for French DJs, and is known for working with...
.
Albums
- WordsWords (F. R. David album)Words is the debut album by F. R. David. Its title track, Words, was a huge European hit, including peaking at #2 on the British charts.-Track listing:# "Words" - 3:31# "Someone To Love" - 3:28# "Take Me Back" - 3:51# "Pick Up The Phone" - 4:00...
(1982) - Long Distance Flight (1984)
- Reflections (1987)
- Voices Of The Blue Planet (1998)
- Words – ' 99 Version (1999)
- The Wheel (2006)
- Numbers (2008)
Singles
- WordsWords (F. R. David song)"Words" is a 1982 romantic song by F. R. David, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and peaked at #2 on the British charts in spring of 1983. It was a huge European hit, peaking at #1 in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. It also went to #1 in South Africa in late 1982 and spent...
(1982) - Pick Up The Phone (1982)
- Music (1983)
- I Need You (1983)
- Gotta Get A Move On (1983)
- Play A Little Game (1983)
- Rock Fame (1983)
- Sand Dunes (1983)
- Dream Away (1984)
- Sahara Night (1986)
- Don't Go (1987)
- Words '91 (1991)
- I'll Try To Love Again (1992)