La Vie Théodore
Alain Souchon
- Artist
- Alain Souchon
- Label
- Virgin Music
- Catalog number
- 00946 3369682 2
- Country
- Europe
- Format
- Album
- Barcode
- 094633696822
What’s on it
La Vie Théodore has 11 tracks, about 40:03 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
1Putain Ça Penche
- Lyrics By
- Alain Souchon
- Music By
- Laurent Voulzy
2J'Aimais Mieux Quand C'Était Toi
- Lyrics By, Music By
- Alain Souchon
3Bonjour Tristesse
- Clarinet
- Thomas Savy
- Lyrics By, Music By [Melodie]
- Alain Souchon
4La Vie Théodore
- Lyrics By, Music By
- Alain Souchon
- Oboe, Cor Anglais
- Nora Cismondi
5En Collant L'Oreille Sur L'Appareil
- Lyrics By, Music By
- Alain Souchon
6À Cause D'Elle
- Lyrics By
- Alain Souchon
- Music By
- Laurent Voulzy
7Et Si En Plus Y'A Personne
- Lyrics By
- Alain Souchon
- Music By
- Laurent Voulzy
8Le Mystère
- Lyrics By, Music By
- Alain Souchon
9Le Marin
- Backing Vocals
- Charles Souchon, Michel Coeuriot, Pierre Souchon
- Lyrics By, Music By
- Alain Souchon
- Music By
- Pierre Souchon
10L'Île Du Dédain
- Lyrics By
- Alain Souchon
- Music By
- Pierre Souchon
11Lisa
- Acoustic Guitar
- Pierre Souchon
- Lyrics By
- Mireille Davidovici, Pierre Grillet
- Music By
- Julien Voulzy, Pierre Souchon
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Where it came from
Released in 2005 on the Virgin Music label, La Vie Théodore stands as a landmark album in Alain Souchon’s extensive discography. Following a hiatus from solo studio recordings, Souchon returned with a set of songs that blended his signature melancholic lyricism with polished, modern production. The album was recorded during a period of transition in the French chanson landscape, finding a wide audience by balancing introspective storytelling with accessible, folk-inflected pop arrangements.
The album's design and title refer to Théodore Monod, a renowned French naturalist and explorer whose humanist philosophy deeply influenced Souchon’s songwriting during this era. The cover art captures a reflective aesthetic that mirrors the record's contemplative themes of aging, societal shifts, and personal simplicity. Upon its release, the collection was met with significant critical acclaim in France, eventually earning the Victoires de la Musique award for Album of the Year, cementing its status as one of Souchon’s most accomplished creative endeavors.
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