Rita Brantalou

Rita Brantalou
Born	Jacques Pradel 8 July 1948 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Died	21 July 2021(2021-07-21) (aged 73)
Nationality	French
Occupation(s)	Humorist Musician

Rita Brantalou, stage name of Jacques Pradel, (8 July 1948 – 21 July 2021) was a French humorist and musician.[1][2]

Biography

After earning a bachelor's degree, Pradel began a career as a designer. He became a guitarist, singer, and bassist for the rock band Au Bonheur des Dames in 1974[3] and registered with the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique on 3 February 1975.[2] He chose the pseudonym Ricky Brantalou, the first name of which was later changed to Rita.

Pradel separated from Au Bonheur des Dames and formed a different group, Odeurs [fr], with Ramon Pipin [fr] in 1979. That year, he also became an actor in a troupe led by Stéphane Collaro [fr] for the television series Co-Co Boy [fr], Cocoricocoboy [fr], and Collaricocoshow [fr]. He regularly portrayed the character Michou-Bidou and wrote a number of sketches.[4]

Pradel first began writing plays in 1985 alongside his rock career. Throughout the 1990s, he was an actor in multiple series and films.

Rita Brantalou died on 21 July 2021 at the age of 73.[5]

Discography

With Au Bonheur des Dames

Studio albums

• Twist [fr] (1974)
• Coucou maman [fr] (1975)
• Halte là! [fr] (1976)
• Jour de fête [fr] (1987)
• Métal moumoute (2016)

Live Albums

• Les adieux (live) (1997)

Compilations

• Quart de touist (2007)

With Odeurs

Singles

• Youpi la France! (1979)
• L'homme objet / La viande de porc (1979)
• Que c'est bon / L'amour (1981)
• Chanson à la mode / Triple slow (1982)
• Le cri du kangourou / Concours Lépine (1983)
• Optimiste / Toujours moins toujours (1983)

Albums

• Ramon Pipin's Odeurs (1979)
• Optimiste : Enregistrement public (1979)
• 1980 : No Sex ! (1980)
• De l'amour (1981)
• Toujours plus haut (1983)

Compilations

• Fragrances & Remugles (1991)
• L'intégrale Saison 1 1979-1983 (2007)
• L'intégrale Saison 2 1984-... (2008)

Solo

• Ratatouille (single, 1985)[6]

Other works

• On Achève Bien Les Chevaux (with Dominique Grange [fr], 1981)[7]

Filmography

• Radio Corbeau [fr] (1989)
• La Tribu [fr] (1991)
• Cut (1992)
• Les Carnassiers (1993)
• L'Affaire Dreyfus [fr] (1996)

References

1. "Rita Brantalou". Discogs.
2. "Rita Brantalou". Musée SACEM (in French).
3. Bernier, Alexis; Bardot, Patrice (12 January 2018). "La pop rire et chansons". Libération (in French). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
4. "Coco-Boy". Toutelatele.com (in French). 26 February 2013.
5. "So long lovely Rita Brantalou". Gonzo Music (in French). 21 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
6. "Rita Brantalou". Bide & Musique (in French).
7. "ammam palace de Dominique Grange". Cd and Lp (in French).