Sheila continues to promote her new album. Entitled From elsewhere, this brand new opus from his impressive discography was available for pre-order as of February 19. There is of course still time to get it! This 27th studio album by the great Sheila is described by critics as a true autobiography of the singer. Indeed, this is what should motivate fans of the artist. Because the anecdotes about his life and his career obviously interest his fans. Also, this is why Objection invites you to discover this confidence of Sheila in the columns of S, Sophie Davant’s magazine. The singer mentions in particular a “humiliation” that she will never forget.
Sheila started her career in 1962, she has not finished amazed us
Soon 60 years of career for this essential French singer. She therefore has a lot to tell about her journey. Because if Sheila was successful upon the release of her second 45, in 1963, all was not rosy in the artist’s life. Indeed, it has also known dark times. In order to give hope to his fans, who will read this article or his full confidences in S, Sophie Davant’s magazine, it bears witness to a humiliating story.
This terrible story takes place in the 1990s. Sheila wants to take a break from her singing career. Indeed, she was not spared by rumors. She became a mom in 1975 and even then the media was tough on her. So, to try to escape the “Cynicism of the profession”, she devotes herself to other occupations. Painting, sculpture, television animation, Sheila takes to the air. Objection even adds that she will also write three books during this period. But in 1998, she wanted to go back on stage and therefore, make music again. And this is where she will endure a humiliation that she will remember all her life.
Amazing statements that further prove the singer’s strength of character
The singer says that her companion, Yves Martin, whom she married in 2006, was also her agent. And he would have insisted that his return to the scene be done by a new interpretation of some of his successes. Indeed, this request, which Sheila ends up accepting, she says she experienced as a humiliation. “I had years of career behind me, I came up with a record produced. And guys I had known when I was young and who wore my bands, asked me to provide them with a model. Imagine the grotesque of the situation ” she declared.
History proves it, Sheila did not sit idly by following this “humiliation”. She found, however, that those friends she relied on when she was headlining were absent subscribers for her musical comeback. “Everyone I thought my friends were gone”. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Pascal Sevran. He was a famous animator, lyricist, singer, songwriter, producer and writer. In short, he had contacts all over the place and decided to help Sheila. “Pascal Sevran listened to my record, decided to take the baby in hand and found a record company” she explains.
Then came out his albums Best of Sheila, followed closely by Dense. A successful musical comeback that allowed the star to find his audience, by performing on the stage of the Olympia. It was a great moment because the public was there like never before. Indeed, Objection tells you that Sheila was a sold-out September 28 at October 4, 1998. Then, faced with such a success, she played extra time from 26 to February 28, 1999 and even began a tour across France. Like what, we must not stay on a bitter taste and trust in his destiny. Even if it means giving it a little boost.
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A love story that continues, between Sheila and the music, but also between Sheila and her fans
The singer is not ready to stop talking about her. Music transports her and also allows her to transport her audience. This exchange is of the order of the marvelous. He makes Sheila a true icon and we are not ready to tire of his voice either. Nor of his anecdotes, each more astonishing than the next. Despite the torments, Sheila still knows how to get up and even stronger than before.
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