Daniel Darc
The lead vocalist of 1980s post-punk band Taxi-Girl, Daniel Darc has continued to raise eyebrows as a soloist. An outspoken bisexual who sings in French and Hebrew, Darc radiates intensity. Accidentally cutting his arm during a concert on December 10, 1979, he continued to sing while blood dripped from his injury. His repertoire includes such bone-chilling ditties as "I Will Kill You, I Will Kill You Slowly."
Launching his musical career while still in college, Darc was embraced by the Parisian punk community. Forming a band, Taxi Girl, with keyboardist Laurent Biehler and drummer Pierre Wolfsohn in 1978, he made his recording debut with the single "Yes, Me." Signed by the Incredible Alexis, who had previously worked with Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, the group built a solid following in France. Their debut album, Seppuku, which featured an appearance by Darc's alter-ego, Viviane Vog, was released in 1981.
Despite their growing popularity, Darc and Taxi-Girl continued to be plagued by setbacks. While Wolfsohn succumbed to an overdose, Laurent left the band after several arguments with Darc. Although they subsequently released an EP, Cette Fille Est une Erreur, and nationally broadcast French TV station France 2 devoted an entire show to the group's music, the band played its final concerts in 1985. Embarking on a solo career, Darc signed with Epic and released three singles -- "Pans Sans Te Retourner," "Sous Influence Divine," and "La Ville" -- before recording his debut solo album, Parce Que, in 1988. His second solo album, Nijinsky, followed in 1994.
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Discography
18 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Cœur sacré - un hommage de Frédéric Lo à Daniel Darc
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Nov 3, 2023
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Crèvecœur (2019 remastered)
French Music - Released by Water Music on Mar 8, 2004
Discothèque Insolite Qobuz24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La Taille de mon âme
French Music - Released by Jive Epic on Nov 7, 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Amours Suprêmes (2019 remastered)
French Music - Released by Water Music on Jan 25, 2019
The Qobuz Essential Discography24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Parenthèse enchantée
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Nov 3, 2023
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Sous Influence Divine (33ème Anniversaire)
French Music - Released by [PIAS] on May 8, 1989
24-Bit 88.2 kHz - Stereo -
Cœur sacré - un hommage de Frédéric Lo à Daniel Darc
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Nov 3, 2023
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Chapelle Sixteen
French Music - Released by Jive Epic on Sep 30, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Without use & all used up
Daniel Darc, Frédéric Lo, Peter Doherty
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Oct 19, 2023
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L'Equipe à JoJo - Les Chansons de Joe Dassin
Rock - Released by Le Village Vert on Jan 1, 1993
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La pluie qui tombe
Daniel Darc, Frédéric Lo, Jean-Jacques Burnel
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Sep 8, 2023
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
C'est moi le printemps
French Music - Released by Jive Epic on Sep 23, 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Sous influence divine
Rock - Released by [PIAS] Le Label on Jan 1, 1987
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La ville / Joyeux non-anniversaire
Alternative & Indie - Released by [PIAS] Le Label on Jan 1, 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Parenthèse enchantée
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Nov 3, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Without use & all used up
Daniel Darc, Frédéric Lo, Peter Doherty
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Oct 19, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La pluie qui tombe
Daniel Darc, Frédéric Lo, Jean-Jacques Burnel
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Virgin Music on Sep 8, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo