F.R. David - SongBook (HDCD 24bit) 2cd (2003)

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F.R. David - SongBook (HDCD 24bit) 2cd (2003)

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F.R. David - SongBook (HDCD 24bit) 2cd
HDCD Release: 2003 | Label: eq music | Number: EA 70377
Genre: Pop | Mono/Stereo: 2 Channel
EAC Rip | Included: EAC Log + CUE + Wav + Full Covers
Size: 815 MB | RAR 3% Rec. | RS.com

F.R.David (real name: Elli Robert Fitoussi, often also credited as Robert Fitoussie) is one of the now classic HI-ENERGY artists of early 80s. This French artist born in January 01, 1947 in Menzel Bourguiba (Tunis), and currently living in Paris (near St Germain des Prés) released many songs in pre-MODERN TALKING era. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster). Many of us think of F.R. David as the singer of his smash hit Words, which sold 8 millions records accross the world, topped charts around Europe in late 1982 and hit No 2 in Britain in spring '83. Its 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 program. The song was a catchy, slightly plaintive mid-tempo ballad sung in a slender, high-pitched voice. Indeed, such was Monsieur David's singing style that radio listeners all over Europe thought the single was by Madame David until seeing him. His voice resembles voice of Thomas Anders from late MODERN TALKING. Actually, F.R. David had several songs that became acclaimed hits. Another Mega Hit by him "I Need You". has been done in similar style as "Words". Speaking of "Words", this track was remixed in 1991 and released as MAXI-CD on MINT Records (Index # 879-701). This Maxi CD had three remixes with updated sound to Italian House. They were good but in my opinion the original sound was better. In 1997 "Words" was re-released in progressive genre.

–-Eurodancehits.com

F.R.David has no label on his back, he defines himself as part of the contemporary musical family, popular, and prefers the formula of his friend RAY CHARLES: "there is good and bad music, everything else is only details ". Initially (late sixties) he is accompanist (bass) for a few artists in France, the first being his sister. Then, one day, because of the defection of a singer in his amateur band, he is spotted for his voice, and becomes the singer of LES BOOTS, the first professional group for him. After singing in many clubs in Europe, he begins to experiment with unknown areas that power his curiosity. The album "Earth" with Vangelis Papathanassiou (top 70) is one of his best experiences in the "psychedelic" with that of SOFT MACHINE. He produces for others, and creates a single: "Superman, Superman" that becomes a hit. Then he replaces Joe Loeb and goes in 1974 to attack the USA as a singer for "The Variations " hard rock band, for a national tour and records an album : "Cafe de Paris" (Buddha records). One of the favorites bands of "Rolling Stones magazine", he finds himself in the opening concerts of several giants of Rock. Rather than return to France where he succeeded rather well, he remains in the U.S. and meets artists as diverse as AEROSMITH, O'JAYS, RICHIE HAVENS, TOTO and many others. These collaborations take place on stage or in studio. The rest of the decade, FR David lives in New York and signs with the No. 1 manager of Rock: David Krebbs. He works with the "cream of the cream" between New York and LA, with MICKAEL KAMEN, STEELY DAN, KENNY LAGUNA (Joan Jet), RAY CHARLES, etc. .... Based on these musical vitamins, but with empty pockets, he returns to Paris in 1981 and releases a tip he’d never thought he would sing. The most extraordinary things often happen by accident. Thus, "Words" stays 17 weeks No. 1 in all the charts in Europe, and tops in the world. Other titles follow with success: "Pick up the phone", "I need you", "Girl you're my song", "Sahara night". The 90’s are not conducive to musicians but to poets, and F.R.David "hibernates" waiting for things to get better. During this period he writes for Dee Dee Bridgewater, and produces other artists. In 2000 he releases the album "99 version" which contains mostly covers, but that does not really fills its author. BOB SINCLAR through ALAIN WISNIAK brings a breath of fresh air through his positivity and energy, they record two CD singles together. But the 2000’s put F.R.David on stage and the audience gives him the power he needs, despite a show business which has became disillusioned and fearful. Today on the eve of the release of his new album "Numbers", the title "Words" has at his astonishment, became a standard classic pop in the world and his shows make him reknown beyond his fans .

–- Official F.R. David Website