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Lost Johnny HallydayMichel Berger Duet Unveiled for ‘Rock’n’Roll Attitude’ 40th Anniversary

The long‑shelved recording resurfaces from Universal’s archives for inclusion on a remastered reissue.

Overview

  • Universal presented “C’est l’amour que j’attendais” on Thursday, with the track appearing on Friday’s remastered 40th‑anniversary reissue of Rock’n’roll attitude, which coincides with the eighth anniversary of Hallyday’s death.
  • The ballad was recorded during the 1985 sessions and was left off the original LP before the tape went missing for decades.
  • TF1 broadcast an exclusive excerpt during its 13H newscast ahead of the release.
  • Universal catalog manager Xavier Perrot says the tape was found “totally by chance” while staff were researching other material.
  • Written, composed and produced by Michel Berger, the duet joins a pattern of archival Hallyday releases, including a 1968 recording issued by Universal in 2020.