Herve Vilard

Herve Vilard

The French singer became internationally known in 1965 with the single “Capri c’est fini”, and continued to release multilingual recordings regularly into the 1980s. Vilard gained a dedicated audience in Spain and Latin America through Spanish-language versions of his songs. His releases from this period are now mainly of interest to genre enthusiasts.

Herve Vilard – Sound & Production Style

Vilard’s productions from the 1970s and 1980s are characterised by orchestral arrangements, strings and choirs, typical of French chanson and melodic pop of the time. He often worked with producers from France and Spain, with the Spanish-language recordings specifically produced for the Latin American market. The single releases show a clear orientation towards traditional chanson, mixed with elements of international pop.

Herve Vilard on vinyl – the key releases

For collectors of Spanish-language Herve Vilard pressings, the following 7-inch singles are relevant: The Morir o vivir/ Con tu amor 7" EP Single SUNG IN SPANISH (7'' Vinyl) features two tracks from his Spanish phase, while the Se que he de volver 7" Single SUNG IN SPANISH (7'' Vinyl) is another rare recording for the Spanish market. The Vuelve (Reviens) 7" Single SUNG IN SPANISH PROMO (7'' Vinyl) is also of particular interest to specialised collectors as a promo pressing.

A focused look at these Spanish-language editions is worthwhile for genre collectors and fans of French-Latin American crossover productions.

• Genre: Chanson, Pop
• Origin: France
• Active: 1960s to 1980s
• Notable: Numerous Spanish-language recordings for the Latin American market