Jocelyne Jocya
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| Jocelyne Jocya | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jocelyne Taulere |
| Born | January 7, 1942 |
| Died | August 18, 2003 (aged 61) West Hollywood, California |
| Genre(s) | Chanson, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, children's rights advocate |
| Years active | 1958 - death |
| Label(s) | Disques Vogue, Decca, JAG Records, PDG Records, CBS Records, Polydor, |
| Website | www.jocelyne-jocya.com |
Jocelyne Jocya (January 7, 1942 – August 18, 2003) was a French singer, songwriter, and advocate of children's rights best known for her rendition of "Bon Voyage". From 1958 to 1980, she sold millions of records and performed in the world's most famous music halls. In 1988, she founded the Federation for the Declaration of the Rights of Children (FDRC)[1], a non-profit children's rights organization. She died August 18, 2003 of breast cancer at age 61.
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[edit] Biography
Jocya's first big break occurred at the age of 17 when she competed in a talent contest in France entitled “Les Nº 1 de Demain” at the Paris Olympia. She took first place singing her song “Bon Voyage”, winning a car, a recording contract, and the attention of Edith Piaf, who presided over the competition. Her recording of "Bon Voyage" catapulted her to superstar status[2] and sold millions of copies around the world. She became the protege of Piaf and went on to win the most prestigious award in France, "Le Coq d'Or de la Chanson Française", three times.
[edit] Discography
- 1958 - Bon Voyage
- 1958 - Les Gitans - Vol. 2
- 1958 - Le Coq de la Chanson Française (Compilation)
- 1958 - Chanson Parade Vol. 1 (Compilation)
- 1959 - Pour Peu Qu’on M’aime - Vol. 3
- 1960 - Notre Concerto - Vol. 5
- 1960 - N° 20 (Sonorama)
- 1960 - L’arlequin de Tolède - Vol. 4
- 1961 - Ton Adieu
- 1962 - La Plus Haute Colline
- 1963 - Tout Se Sait un Jour
- 1964 - Il Ne Fallait Pas
- 1967 - Comme les Autres
- 1970 - Douya Douya
- 1980 - Si Tous les Je T’aime
[edit] Tours and Performances
- 1957 - L´Olympia Musicorama
- 1958 - L´Olympia Musicorama
- 1959 - Bobino-Guy Beart
- 1959 - L´Olympia Musicorama
- 1959 - L´Olympia-Marie J Neuville
- 1959 - Alcazar de Marseille
- 1959 - Bal du Moulin Rouge
- 1960 - Alhambra-Discorama
- 1960 - Bobino-Dario Moreno
- 1960 - Alhambra-Discorama
- 1960 - Bobino-Henry Salvador
- 1961 - Alhambra-Nicole Croisille
- 1962 - A.B.C.-Dario Moreno
- 1963 - Alhambra-Discorama
- 1964 - Concert Pacra
- 1966 - Bobino
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Foundation for The Declaration of the Rights of Children".
- ^ Bloom, David. "Jocelyne Jocya, the Last Vintage of France’s Greatest Divas!", Showbiz Time Magazine, June, 2007.
[edit] External links
(1) Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present. Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainments. Publishers Times Square Press and Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA).
