Belgian singer Annie Cordy died on Friday at the age of 92.
During her career, she recorded no less than 700 songs including many popular hits such as "La bonne du curée", "Tata Yoyo" or "Cho Ka Ka O".
Europe 1 makes you listen to its hits that have crossed the years.
Annie Cordy is no more, but her festive and catchy songs, known to all generations, make her unforgettable.
The Belgian singer died Friday at the age of 92, following a malaise.
During her career, she recorded no less than 700 songs including many popular hits, making her a beloved artist of the public.
"I endorse the label of funny singer. The public loves me for that, thank God I have never been a sex symbol", she said moreover bluntly.
Europe 1 reminds you of the most famous songs of this singer with boundless energy.
The maid of the cure
In
La bonne du curé
, Annie Cordy wears an immaculate apron in what will become a huge popular success, the biggest for the singer.
More than a million records of this hit released in 1974 were sold in France.
The success was such that the song appeared in several of the singer's compilations.
A little anecdote: in this title, Annie Cordy refers to another icon of French song, Claude François: "Because canticles are not worth Claude Françoué."
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Tata Yoyo
Tata Yoyo
is the story of a song whose refrain is known and sung by young and old.
“Auntie Yoyo, what's under your big hat?” Cries Annie Cordy with her feather thing.
The title was released in 1980. At this time, the singer is passionate about crazy characters and
Tata Yoyo
is the perfect illustration.
This comic song alludes to a character who reflects the personality of the artist.
She loves to sing and dance and the madness is palpable throughout the song.
A real success, the tube has sold a million copies.
Cho Ka Ka O
Less sold at the time at the time, with 300,000 copies sold,
Cho Ka Ka O
nonetheless remains a title of Annie Cordy who has survived the decades.
It dates from 1985. Today it has more than 5.7 million views on the Youtube video platform, proof of its continued success.
And many other songs ...
But Annie Cordy is also many other famous titles like
Frida Oum Papa
, with her articulated braids.
A song released in 1975.
The biggest fans will also listen again to
Hello Dolly
,
Who wants it
or
Le Kazou
.