Guy Bonnet wrote 'La source', the song that represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1968. It was performed by Isabelle Aubret, who did this for her country for the second time. It was a successful attempt, since she landed in third place.
However, Guy decided to also record the song himself. This single contains his version along with a tribute to that famous film character, Scarlett O'Hara. Whether this version is better than Isabelle's... well, I think it isn't really. But it's a nice item to have nonetheless.
Guy Bonnet was born in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department in southeastern France in 1945. During his career, he has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest a couple of times. He started in 1968, writing and composing 'La source' for Isabelle Aubret. In 1970 he participated himself with 'Marie-Blanche', which finished fourth out of 12 contestants.
In 1983, he attempted to better that score with the song 'Vivre', which he wrote and performed himself. The song deals with the parting of two lovers, with one apparently slated to be executed by firing squad while the other continues to live. The song was historically the first ever French Eurovision entry to also be recorded in the minority Provençal language, then under the title 'Vièure'. The song finished eighth out of 20 contestants.
My collection: 7" single no. 4823 Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 10, 2010 Cost: 2 euro Tracks: 'Vivre' / 'Un signe d'amour'
