Yves Duteil | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1949-07-24) 24 July 1949 Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Spouse | Noëlle Léonore Mallard (1975–present) |
| Website | blog.yvesduteil.com |
Yves Duteil (born 24 July 1949) is a French singer-songwriter. His most famous song is "Prendre un enfant". Duteil was the mayor of Précy-sur-Marne from 1989 to 2014.
Personal life
Yves Duteil was born on 24 July 1949 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France. His parents were Robert Duteil (1904–1998), an import and export agent, and Brunette May (1914–1973), a jeweler.[1] He is the third child to be born in the family.[2]
Duteil is the grandson of Eugène Jules Duteil (né Deutsch; 1865–1953) and of Alice Pauline Hadamard (1875–1965). Duteil is also the grandnephew of Alfred Dreyfus.[3]
Duteil married Noëlle Léonore Mallard at Franconville (Val d'Oise) in 1975;[4][5] they have a daughter, Martine, and a grandson, Toussaint.[3] According to Duteil, Noëlle has a major role in his music, because he writes a lot of it for her, and she helps him produce it in return.[6]
Musical career
In 1972, Duteil met Frédéric Botton, who told him to finish "Virages" (English: Road turns).[1] Eight days later, it was recorded and released as his first single.[7][8] In 1974, he released his first album, L'Écritoire.[1] In 1976, he released his second album, J'attends.[8] Duteil decided that if J'attends failed, he would quit music, writing "if they don't want what I make, we will give up" (French: s'ils ne veulent pas de ce que je fais, on va laisser tomber).[1] He was happy with how J'attends did, and kept writing music.
In 1997, Duteil released his album Touché, featuring the song "Dreyfus", dedicated to Alfred Dreyfus.[9]
"Prendre un enfant"
His 1977 album Tarentelle includes his most famous song, "Prendre un enfant". "Prendre un enfant" was voted the best French song of the century by a survey by Notre Temps in 1987, and then in a 1988 survey by SACEM, RTL, and Canal+.[3][10][11] Duteil's reaction was that he did not know what to do next, because he felt he could not write a more successful song, so his career would never go higher.[10] After "Prendre un enfant", Duteil decided to "change gears" (French: passer à un braquet différent).[1]
Mayor of Précy-sur-Marne
From 1989 to 2014, Duteil was mayor of Précy-sur-Marne, Île-de-France.[12] He decided not to run for a fifth term, because of his health,[11] his family,[13] and to concentrate on making music.[12][14]
Recognition
In 1990, Duteil was made a Chevalier de L'Ordre national du Mérite, and in 1996, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.[15] On 5 April 2023, Duteil was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.[16][17]
Filmography
Actor
- 2016: Faeryland by Magà Ettori: William
Original music
- 2011: La Marche de l'Enfant Roi by Magà Ettori: song Maquisardes (Magà Ettori / Patrice Bernardini)
- 2016: Faeryland by Magà Ettori: songs Lame de fond and La Chanson des Justes
Discography
- 1972: Virages (single)[8]
- 1974: L'écritoire[15]
- 1976: J'attends[8]
- 1977: Tarentelle[15]
- 1978: En public au théâtre des Champs-Elysées
- 1979: Mélancolie (retitled J'ai la guitare)
- 1980: Yves Duteil chante pour les enfants
- 1981: Ça n'est pas ce qu'on fait qui compte[15]
- 1982: L'Olympia
- 1982: Les saisons Grand-Père, disc-book
- 1983: La statue d'ivoire[15]
- 1985: La langue de chez nous[18]
- 1985: L'univers musical Jean Musy – instrumental
- 1987: Ton absence
- 1988: Côté scène – Olympia
- 1990: Blessures d'enfance
- 1991: En public – spectacle au Zénith
- 1992: Vos préférences, compilation
- 1992: La fleur de l'impossible – Alberville
- 1993: Ligne de vie
- 1994: Entre elles et moi – duos
- 1996: Pour les enfants[15] (compilation)
- 1997: Touché
- 1997: Correspondences, 4-CD compilation
- 2001: Sans attendre
- 2002: Yves Duteil chante les enfants
- 2003: Yves Duteil chante pour elle
- 2003: Yves Duteil par cœur
- 2004: Tous les droits des enfants
- 2004: Yves Duteil chante l'air des mots
- 2008: (fr)agiles[15]
- 2010: Mes escales..., 2-CD compilation
- 2012: Fragrant délice[15]
- 2013: Prendre un enfant
- 2018: Respect
- 2023: Duteil aux Folies Bergère[19]
Bibliography
- La Langue de chez nous (Nathan editions - 1987) - illustrated children's book, text from the song "La Langue de chez nous", illustrated by Christine Adam.
- Les mots qu'on n'a pas dits (Nathan editions - 1987) - A collection of 96 song texts by Yves Duteil, between 1972 and 1987. Each text is accompanied by a handwritten note by Yves Duteil on the genesis of the song.
- Prendre un enfant (Nathan editions - 1988) - illustrated children's book. A story written by Yves Duteil, illustrated by Yves Beaujard.
- Les Mots qu'on n'a pas dits ("Arc en poche" collection - Nathan editions - 1988) - A collection of 34 song texts by Yves Duteil chosen for young people.
- Le Cirque (Nathan editions - 1990) - illustrated children's book written Yves Duteil, illustrated by Nicole Baron.
- Pour les enfants du monde entier (Nathan editions - 1991) - illustrated children's book. Text from the song "Pour les enfants du monde entier", illustrated by John Howe.
- Ma France buissonnière (Èditions de la Martinière - 1998) - A book of photos accompanied with text by Yves Duteil: songs, poems, reflexion on the French language, Brittany, etc.
- Livre blanc pour y voir plus vert dans les forêts (Edisud editions - 1999) - A book about 75 methods to prevent forest fires.
- Dans l'air des mots - 30 ans de chansons en images (Éditions de la Martinière - 2004) (ISBN 978-2-7324-3123-9). The texts of 102 songs accompanied by photos.
- Les Choses qu'on ne dit pas (Éditions de l'Archipel - 2006) (ISBN 978-2-84187-784-3) - A book of letters addressed to people and things who are important to Duteil.
- La Petite Musique du silence (Médiaspaul editions - 2014) (ISBN 978-2-7122-1260-5). Preface by Bertrand Révillion. In the "Grands Témoins" collection.
- Et si la clef était ailleurs? (Médiaspaul editions - 2017). In the "Grands Témoins" collection.
- Chemins de liberté, 2021, Éditions de L'Archipel.
- Chemin d'écriture, 2023, Éditions de L'Archipel. All of his song texts.
References
- ^ a b c d e Théphaine, Jean (2012). Biographie d'Yves Duteil [Biography of Yves Duteil] (PDF) (in French). p. 3. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Yves Duteil Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ a b c "Yves DUTEIL, sa biographie. Les oeuvres de Yves DUTEIL en vente sur edrmartin.com". www.edrmartin.com (in French). Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Purepeople (31 October 2023). ""Une belle aventure humaine" : Yves Duteil, rares confidences sur sa femme Noëlle, son roc toujours à ses côtés". www.purepeople.com (in French). Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Yves Duteil : qui est sa femme Noëlle Léonore Mallard ?". Gala (in French). 24 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ De Groeve, Pol (6 February 2019). "Yves Duteil, poète, saltimbanque, artisan (l'entretien intégral)". NosEnchanteurs (in French). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Boitlet, Quentin (5 May 2023). "Yves Duteil : 50 ans d'écriture" (in French). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Yves DUTEIL". Melody TV (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Lemaire, Louise (31 May 2023). "Yves Duteil : ce "secret de famille" qui le lie à une affaire d'État très connue". Gala (in French). Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Yves Duteil raconte sa déprime après l'incroyable succès de "Prendre un enfant"". europe1.fr (in French). 19 January 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b Perrin, Caroline (16 January 2018). "Yves Duteil : opéré à cœur ouvert, il lève le voile sur ses « ennuis de santé » - Voici.fr". www.voici.fr (in French). Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Yves Duteil maire d'une commune pendant 25 ans: "Ça a été une période passionnante"" (in French). 6 November 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Arlot, Alexandre (18 January 2019). "Yves Duteil : «Etre maire m'a appris à être beaucoup plus à l'écoute»". leparisien.fr (in French). Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Yves Duteil quitte la scène... politique". actu.fr (in French). 15 March 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Yves Duteil". Festival 1001 Notes (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Nouvelle du 23 mai 2023 – Rencontre avec Yves Duteil, nouvellement chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec". www.quebec.ca (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Yves Duteil — Ordre national du Québec". www.quebec.ca (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Jarreau, Frédéric (16 June 2023). "Yves Duteil : "Avec Noëlle, ma femme, on a connu aussi des menaces"". Télé Star (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Mazoyer, Emilie (21 January 2025). "Yves Duteil fête ses 50 ans de carrière: "J'ai rarement eu aussi peur"" (in French). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
External links
- Official website (in French)
