Pascal Obispo was treated to a major surprise on the occasion of his 30th career. The singer returned to the emotion that overwhelmed her when she saw Florent Pagny arrive, suffering from cancer.
They were all there for him. And Pascal Obispo could not hide his emotion. Currently on tour for Obispo 30 years of success until February 3, 2024, the singer of Lucy And Fan will be featured in a special program broadcast on France 3 on November 24. Orchestrated by Nagui, who welcomed him to the Taratata 30th anniversary concert, the show gave him a major surprise which he returned to in an interview with Gala.
While he was not expecting it, the artist saw friends arrive on stage to pay tribute to him, on the occasion of his 30th career, including Florent Pagny, however “during a tumultuous period of his illness” according to Vianney. His accomplice for many years made the trip despite the treatment he is undergoing for his cancer, and it was very moving for Pascal Obispo.
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Pascal Obispo very touched by Florent Pagny’s surprise
Fifteen artists paraded in front of Pascal Obispo during this secret anniversary: Zazie, Natasha St-Pier, Bénabar, Chimène Badi, Patrick Bruel, Nolwenn Leroy… A “real gift”, he confided to Gala in an interview this Thursday, November 16. But the most touching surprise, he surely owes to the interpreter of My freedom of thought : “When I saw him arrive to sing Know how to loveI burst into tears. I knew it during radiotherapy. He said to me: ‘Stop, you’re too sensitive!’ To which I replied: ‘If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t write you songs like Know how to love and you wouldn’t interpret them like that”.
He also said more about their relationship, which has become very strong over the years: “I have never been to Patagonia, we don’t see each other every four mornings but, indeed, Florent has become like a brother”. Despite their differences, they agree on honesty and sensitivity, according to him. “We also have good peasant sense”, he adds. “We say things honestly. And then, he is faithful in friendship”. His presence at the show which was dedicated to him and during which he saw “scroll” his life affected him a lot. And he was full of hope: “He’s getting treated, he’s going to get rid of this damn cancer and I hope we move on. He’s my friend for life. Without him, I wouldn’t be here. I will never stop saying it”. A vibrant tribute to his long-time friend and collaborator.
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