Danyel Gérard - Constatations

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Review by Andrew Ellis

Constatations by Danyel Gérard: A Scrappy, Soul-Stirring Ride Through '70s Folk and Chanson Chaos Alright, buckle up. Let’s talk Constatations, the 1975 album that somehow slipped under everyone’s radar but deserves way more credit than it gets. Danyel Gérard? Yeah, you probably haven’t heard of him unless you’re knee-deep in obscure French folk records or trolling Turkish vinyl bins. But this guy? Dude’s got range—folk, chanson, pop, even a splash of rock—and he doesn’t care if you think it’s messy because honestly, it kinda is. And yet… it works. First off, the genres here are all over the place: Folk, World, Country, Pop. Styles? Chanson and Folk Rock. It's like Gérard couldn’t decide what mood he was in when recording this sucker, so he just threw everything at the wall to see what stuck. Spoiler alert: most of it does. Released on Gypsy Production (fitting, right?), Constatations feels less like an album and more like a fever dream set somewhere between Turkey and France. Two countries colliding? Sure. But musically? Pure magic. Now let’s get into the tracks. I’ll spare you the full rundown because ain’t nobody got time for that, but there are two songs here that hit harder than they have any business doing: “Lady Bird” and “Le Monde Est Fou.” “Lady Bird” kicks things off with this weirdly hypnotic vibe—it’s part ballad, part wanderlust anthem, and 100% unforgettable. The melody sneaks up on you, wrapping itself around your brain like cigarette smoke in a dimly lit café. You know those tunes where you can almost smell the room they were recorded in? This is one of them. It’s simple, sure, but holy hell, does it stick. Every time I hear it, I’m transported to someplace I’ve never been but desperately want to visit. Credit to Gérard—he makes nostalgia feel fresh again, which sounds impossible until you press play. Then there’s “Le Monde Est Fou,” and man, this track hits different. It’s raw, pissed-off poetry disguised as music. If you’ve ever felt like screaming at the world for being completely batshit insane, this song gets it. Gérard spits out lyrics with zero chill, backed by instrumentation that feels chaotic but deliberate—as if the band knew exactly how unhinged they wanted to sound. There’s no polish here, no shiny production tricks. Just pure emotion delivered straight to your eardrums. It’s not happy-go-lucky stuff; it’s real talk wrapped in folk-rock grit. And yeah, maybe that’s why it sticks with me. The rest of the album isn’t bad either—tracks like “Gypsy” and “Un Grand Amour” keep things interesting—but these two cuts steal the show. They’re polar opposites in tone, but both pack a punch that lingers long after the needle lifts off the record. So, what’s the takeaway? Maybe it’s this: Constatations is imperfect, unapologetic, and wildly underrated. It’s the kind of album that makes you wonder why we don’t dig deeper into forgotten gems instead of rehashing the same old classics. Or maybe it’s this: Life’s a circus (“Le Cirque Ambulant,” anyone?), and sometimes the best art comes from embracing the chaos rather than trying to tame it. Whatever. Just listen to it. Trust me—you won’t regret it. Unless you hate good music. In which case, who hurt you?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Un Nuage Passe
Cana
Le Gypsy
Constatations
Le Temps D'Avant
Robinson
Gypsy
Le Monde Est Fou
Le Conditionné
Le Conditionné "Tribute To A Lady"
Le Cirque Ambulant
Un Grand Amour
Lady Bird

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Catalog Numbers

  • CH 69 634
  • CH 69 633

Labels

Gypsy Production

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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Notes

Promo lp 50 ex / Without "Zigana & Le Temps d'avant

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  • Matrix / Runout (A Side etched): CH 69634 A1 CH 69634 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side etched): CH 69634 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Both Sides stamped): M.P.P.V.
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  • Matrix / Runout (A Side etched): CH 69633 A
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About Danyel Gérard

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French singer (born on March 7, 1939) with Armenian father and Corsican mother. Considered as one of the very first French rock singer.

Real Name

    • Gérard Daniel Kherlakian

Name Vars

  • D Gerard
  • D Gerrard
  • D Gérard
  • D, Gerard
  • D. Gérard
  • D. Gerald
  • D. Gerard
  • D. Gererd
  • D. Gerrard
  • D. Girard
  • D. Gérald
  • D. Gérard
  • D. Jerard
  • D. Kerlakian
  • D. Žeraras
  • D.Gerard
  • D.Gérard
  • Dan Gérard
  • Danel Gérard
  • Dangel Gerard
  • Daniel Gerard
  • Daniel Gerrard
  • Daniel Gèrard
  • Daniel Gérard
  • Danyal Gérard
  • Danyel
  • Danyel - Gerard
  • Danyel G.
  • Danyel Gerad
  • Danyel Gerald
  • Danyel Gerard
  • Danyel Gerrard
  • Danyel Girard
  • Danyel Gèrard
  • Danyel Gérar
  • Danyel Gérard Avec Les Champions
  • Danyel/Gerard
  • Danyél Gerard
  • Daugel
  • G. Danyel
  • G. Kherlakian
  • Geard
  • Gerad
  • Gerard
  • Gerard Danyel
  • Gerrard
  • Gerrart
  • Gèrard
  • Gèrard Danyel
  • Géarad
  • Gérad
  • Gérald
  • Gérard
  • Gérard Danyel
  • Kherlakian
  • R. Gerard
  • Д. Жepap
  • Д. Жерар
  • Жерар
  • ד. ג'ררד

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Danyel Gérard’s album *Constatations*, released in 1975, is a hidden gem that blends Folk, Pop, and Chanson with a touch of Folk Rock. It came out in both Turkey and France under the label Gypsy Production. The track "Le Conditionné" even has a reprise titled *"Tribute To A Lady."* Not your typical album, right? Definitely worth a listen if you’re into music with a worldly vibe.

Comments

absoluteangelsbangkok
absoluteangelsbangkok
2025-03-14
si dédé je regarde tout javais bien vu le trou dans la vidéo merci a toi
tiendn291291
tiendn291291
2025-03-14
Je constate que l'instrumental est plus long ici hé hé Bon rappel à ma mémoire musicale
biocentroacademico
biocentroacademico
2025-03-13
Bonjour André
Merci beaucoup pour le lien, en effet Celui ci est nettement mieux . très belle musique .
Je te souhaite une douce journée.
Amitiés ? Bernadette
rajasabung
rajasabung
2025-03-12
C'est fou le nombre de titres inconnus pour ma part... Merci beaucoup pour le lien ???
Celle qui me met vraiment de bonne humeur de Danyel Gerard c'est Marylou alors celle ci je l'adore.. Bon après midi ??
damiendavisphotographer
damiendavisphotographer
2025-03-12
J'aime regarder ta vidéo, plus la belle mélodie. Je te remercie et souhaite un bon dimanche. Chers saluts à toi et ta famille.
randresms
randresms
2025-03-11
amitiés en chansons