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Peter and Sloane Origin France Genres Pop Years active 1984–1987 Members Jean-Pierre Savelli
Chantal RichardPeter and Sloane was a 1980s French musical group. This duet was composed of Jean-Pierre Savelli (Peter) and Chantal Richard (Merry Sloane). Their greatest hit was the song "Besoin de rien, envie de toi", which was number 1 for nine weeks in 1984 in France.[1]
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Biography
Jean-Pierre Savelli sung the opening titles to several French versions of Japanese TV series, such as X-Or (Space Cop Gabin) and Albator, le Corsaire de l'Espace,[2] the French version of the anime classic Captain Harlock. Chantal Richard was formerly Savalli's vocalist.
In 1987, the duet split after the failure of their third single. Sloane then began a solo career in Quebec, then in France and released the album Exquise. Peter founded a production company and composed several songs for the French singer Indra.[3]
In 1998, the duet released a Best of.
Discography
Singles
- "Besoin de rien, envie de toi" (1984) - #1 (x9)
- "Pour tous ceux qui vont s'aimer" (1984)
- "C'est la vie d'château avec toi" (1985) - #43
- "Pour tous ceux qui vont s’aimer" (1985)
- "Imagine que tout recommence" (1991)
Albums
- Best of (1998)
- Besoin de rien, envie de toi (1999)
References
- ^ "Besoin de rien, envie de toi", French Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 20, 2008)
- ^ Article on Savelli's career, including the Japanese cartoon songs he sang.
- ^ Elia Habib, Muz hit. tubes, p. 21-22 (ISBN 2-9518832-0-X)
- This article incorporates information from the revision as of 2008-02-20 of the equivalent article on the French Wikipedia.
Categories:- French musical groups
- Musical duos
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