Arlette Zola facts for kids
Arlette Zola (born Arlette Jaquet) is a talented singer from Switzerland. She was born on April 29, 1949, in Fribourg. Arlette Zola is best known for representing her country in the famous Eurovision Song Contest 1982.
In 1982, Arlette Zola sang an upbeat and catchy song called "Amour on t'aime" at the Eurovision Song Contest. She did very well, finishing in third place! Only Germany and Israel scored higher than her that year.
Arlette Zola loved the Eurovision experience and tried to get back to the finals two more times. In 1984, she sang "Emporte-moi" in the Swiss national final and came in third. The next year, in 1985, she also placed third with her song "Aime-moi," which she performed with a group called Helder and the Heldernauts.
One of Arlette Zola's early songs, "Je suis folle de tant t'aimer," was recorded way back in the 1960s. You can still hear this song today on a special CD called Swinging Mademoiselles.
Arlette Zola's Music Journey
Arlette Zola has released many songs and albums throughout her career. Her music often features catchy tunes and positive messages. She started making music in the 1960s and continued to release new songs for many years.
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge international music competition where different countries from Europe (and a few others) send a singer or group to perform an original song. It's a very exciting event watched by millions of people around the world. Arlette Zola's participation in 1982 was a big moment for her and for Switzerland.
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter, Sue & Marc with "Io senza te" |
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 |
Succeeded by Mariella Farré with "Io così non ci sto" |
External Links
- Arlette Zola's Music List
- Fan Website
- Celebrating Her 60th Birthday
