Mireille Mathieu: "I am French and proud of it"

INTERVIEW

On this day of commemoration that is November 11, two songs will certainly resonate:

obviously, but perhaps also

the song by Mireille Mathieu, a true hymn to peace released in 1977. Si Mireille Mathieu n ' has never participated in official commemorations, she affirms her attachment to these ceremonies: "It is very important not to forget the people who fought for our country. For France. For freedom. That means a lot", she explains.

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"I had the opportunity to meet him," recalls Mireille Mathieu.

"He was someone, obviously, extremely bright, and a very bubbly character."

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Mille Colombes

, one of the songs of the commemoration

On this day of national commemoration, Mireille Mathieu recalls her patriotism, far from being a bad word for her: "I am French and proud of it. And when I travel, I of course sing in several languages, but I sing my own language, French. And I can tell you that whatever the country where I perform, France and the French language are very popular, "she assures us.

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The singer welcomes the broadcast, in certain municipalities on the occasion of November 11, her title

, when laying wreaths of flowers at the foot of the monuments to the dead.

"I am very touched, of course," she smiles.

"I also had the opportunity to sing

and to record it with Colonel Boutry and the choirs of the French army. It was really a pleasure for me and that we play it, it touches me a lot. . "