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Raymond Berthiaume
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Raymond Berthiaume
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| Born | May 9, 1931 Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Origin | Quebec, Canada |
| Died | June 23, 2009 (aged 78) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Jazz Singer, musician, producer, composer |
| Labels | Disques Mérite |
Raymond Berthiaume (born May 9, 1931, and died June 23, 2009) was a talented Canadian jazz singer, musician, producer, and composer from Quebec. He was known for his smooth voice and popular songs.
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About Raymond Berthiaume
Raymond Berthiaume was born in Laval, Quebec, on May 9, 1931. He loved music from a young age and studied piano and saxophone at College Laval.
Starting His Music Career
In 1948, when he was about 17, Raymond started an instrumental group called The Three Bars. They played in a local bar. The bar owner thought a singer would make the group even more popular. Raymond was chosen to be the singer, and it was a great decision! The group quickly became known as one of the best in the city. They even performed in a famous nightclub called El Morocco, where big stars like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett had also sung.
Becoming a Recording Artist
In 1954, a major music company called RCA Victor signed Raymond's trio. They recorded a French version of a popular Italian song called N'oublie Jamais (which means Never Forget). This song became a huge hit, selling almost 40,000 copies! Even with all this fame, Raymond actually preferred working in recording studios more than performing live on stage.
Music for Commercials and Awards
In 1956, Raymond started recording music for advertisements, like for Sweet Caporal cigarettes. His voice was so good that many other companies wanted him to sing for their commercials too.
Later, in 1968, he recorded a French version of Frank Sinatra's song The World We Knew. Raymond's version was called Un Monde Avec Toi (A World With You). This song was so well-loved that he won an award at the "Gala des artistes," which celebrates talented performers.
Raymond Berthiaume passed away on June 23, 2009, in Montreal, Quebec, after battling cancer. He left behind a wonderful collection of music.
Raymond's Albums
Raymond Berthiaume released many albums throughout his career, showcasing his smooth jazz style and beautiful voice. Here are some of his notable albums:
- Son quatuor vocal et instrumental (1960 – RCA Victor – LCP 1049)
- Chantons en choeur (1963 – RCA Victor Gala – CGPS 121)
- Chantons en choeur volume 2 (1963 – RCA Victor Gala – CGP 145)
- Clarinette de danse (1965 – RCA Victor Gala – CGP 200)
- Raymond Berthiaume Et Les 3 Bars : L'inoubliable (1965 – RCA Victor – LCP 1031)
- Joie de vivre (1966 – RCA Victor – PCS 1012)
- Un monde avec toi (1968 – Vedettes – VD 800)
CD Releases
Many of Raymond's recordings were later released on CDs, allowing new generations to enjoy his music.
- Cocktail Lounge (1998 – Disques Mérite : 22.7716)
- Les grands succès (1999 – Disques Mérite : 22.7714 – Compilation)
- Noël et toi (2000 – Disques Mérite : 22.7725)
- Mélancolie (2001 – Disques Mérite : 22.1151- Compilation)
- Une voix, un piano (2003 – Disques Mérite : 22.7717) (Raymond Berthiaume and Georges Tremblay)
