Roch Voisine had only one hit in the Netherlands ('On the outside' in 1991) but in the French-speaking world he is better known. He has released 29 albums (including a few Christmas albums) and many more singles.
'Avant de partir' was released in 1990 and I found this mint copy for just 50 eurocents, so I decided to check out the song. It's not a spectacular piece, but a nice song nonetheless.
Roch Voisine was born as Joseph Armand Roch Voisine in Edmundston, New Brunswick (Canada) on March 26, 1963. He aspired to be a professional ice hockey player until he was severely injured playing baseball in 1981. (Further proof that sports are unhealthy for you.)
His musical breakthrough came with his 1989 album Hélène which sold three million copies and became a major hit not only in Quebec but also in France, Belgium and Switzerland.His self-titled album from 1990 featured this single, 'On the outside'. It became a hit in the Netherlands - his only one to date - peaking at number 21.
My collection: 7" single no. 1546 Found: Free Record Shop, Den Haag, November 2, 1991 Cost: 6 guilders Tracks: 'On the outside' / 'She had a dream'
