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Phil Barney

b. 1957

French singer-songwriter

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Born 1957. Phil Barney is a French singer, songwriter and recording artist.

Phil Barney (real name : Philippe Baranès, born February 2, 1957, in Annaba, Algeria) is a French singer-songwriter. He was particularly successful with his 1987 song "Un Enfant de toi".

Biography In the 1980s, Phil Barney had several success on the French Singles Chart, including the big hit "Un Enfant de toi", his first single, which was a number three hit in November 1987. "Avec qui tu vis", "Tellement je pense à toi", "Il est parti" and "Loin de tes bras" were among his other singles, but they achieved a moderate success in comparison with his debut single. Most of his songs are pop ballads related with romantic themes. However, throughout his career, Barney changed his musical style and also recorded rap songs.

He published several studio albums, but the last ones passed almost unnoticed. In 2002, he covered his 1987 hit in a duet version with Marlène Duval and obtained a huge success since the song became a number-one single, but this notoriety remained temporary and he fell again into anonymity after this come back. In 2012, he was on stage with Philippe Cataldo, Joniece Jamison and DJ Cyprien Rose for the opening of a new concert hall, the Mood's, in Paris.

Discography

Albums 1987 : Recto-verseau 1990 : Tour d'ivoire 1992 : Carnets de route 1995 : Partager tout 1996 : Histoire confidentielles - #30 in Belgium 1998 : Voleurs de rêve 2002 : C'est promis

Singles 1987 : "Un Enfant de toi" - #3 in France 1988 : "Avec qui tu vis" - #23 in France 1991 : "Tellement je pense à toi" - #32 in France 1991 : "Il est parti" - #36 in France 1992 : "Loin de tes bras" - #40 in France 2002 : "Un Enfant de toi" - #1 in France, #1 in Belgium

Other songs "Celui qui passe" "Chanson désenchantée" "Comédie d'amour" "Histoire confidentielle" "J'ai fait un rêve" "J'voudrai qu'on reste amis" "Le Souvenir de toi" "Ma vie c'est la musique" "Mrs Jones" "Nouveau monde" "Partager tout" "Seul" "Tour d'ivoire" "Un cœur qui danse" "Voleurs de rêves"

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Also known as
Philippe Baranés, Philippe Baranes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Phil Barney?

French singer-songwriter

When was Phil Barney born?

Phil Barney was born on 2 February 1957 in Annaba.

What is Phil Barney's occupation?

Phil Barney is a singer, songwriter and recording artist.

What nationality is Phil Barney?

Phil Barney is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Phil Barney

· Wikidata: Q3378738

· DBpedia: Phil Barney

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