“Inactivity is killing me”: Renaud, in good shape, multiplies his projects

Still bananas and still standing. At 72, Renaud is in great shape. The French singer, who played the last concert of his “Dans mes Cordes” tour in Deauville on Saturday December 21, gave an interview to Parisian in which he talks about his projects.

A few hours before this last performance in a small, crowded 450-seat room, the singer expressed his gratitude to his fans. « who are still there ».

« People support »

The singer also addressed those who expressed doubts about his return to the stage two years ago: “They should have turned their tongues in their mouths seven timesRenaud boasts. I never doubted ». As for his voice « cavernous »he can once again count on the unwavering support of his audience: « People support he said. They sing with me, […] It’s quite difficult, but hey, I’m getting there ».

 

“The idiot who would want to bury me was either not born or in a bad way”

Renaud

Concerning his state of health, Renaud, who « quit alcohol three and a half years ago and cigarettes one year and nine months ago », was reassuring. Getting up every day at six o’clock, the singer says he doesn’t feel any fatigue and is preparing to tackle a series of projects. « The scene makes me live and inactivity kills me »he confides to Parisian. “The moron who would want to bury me was not born, or bad, the singer responds vigorously to those who advise him to retire.

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A return in 2026

Among the upcoming festivities, he notably plans the release of a new album, on 17^e of his career, for « early 2026 », promising « violins »of the « pianos » and « accordions », as well as songs dedicated to George Floyd, his daughter Lolita and his son Malone. To celebrate his fifty years of career, plans include « a book, a documentary by Tancrède Ramonet, a big concert… », he promises. Before adding: « We’re going to have a party at the Francofolies de la Rochelle on July 10, with only artists from the new generation ».

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