I saw the interview where the asian lady asked robbie about working on this song with beau, and he looked stunned that she knew. even though they DID work on this together, he didn't want that known, this song was/is hard to find online, white man stealing from the black man, I will wait for angry white responses, though I won't respond,
@hollowmenrule Oh my goodness, I am rolling on the floor laughing out loud, because I am such a dumb head. Are you saying that Robbie Nevil is a white man? I thought he was just a really beautiful black man, or one of those new race people. Too bad. You know what, I don't believe you, I say he is a REALLY BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN. Is he American? I hope so, oh well.
@ShadyLanePro , It really doesn't matter.. A great musician, is a great musician.. It doesn't matter what color, creed, religion, or financial background... My mother is from Ireland and my father is from Memphis, TN.. I have five brothers and were all musicians.. We can sound like Dru Hill, We can sound like Earth, Wind, and Fire, We can sound like Billy Ray, and we can sound like sound Randy Travis. Music is the key to life.
@hollowmenrule "C'est La Vie" is by American singer Robbie Nevil from his self-titled 1986 debut album. It was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his 1984 album Bodacious! Written by Nevil w/Duncan Pain & Mark Holding, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released as the first single. Nevil's single spent 2 wks @ #2 on the U.S. singles chart in Jan 1987 & remained in the top 40 for 16 wks, becoming his highest-charting U.S. hit.
Beau recorded it first (1984). Robbie's version came out in 1986. Both records were released via EMI. (Beau was on Capitol Records; Robbie recorded for Manhattan Records).
but after comparing both versions i like beau's a lil better rob's sounds artificial in some weird sorta way where beau's sounds from the heart and soul like he was happy to be the first to get that song
sounds like beau got the demo version while the labled took the same song and revised the melody and told robbie to sing it.his label didn't pump this song they way they did robbie's version i don't remember a video for this song at all so this guy has no visual with this song meaning video just music robbie has the visual and the label marketing push
I know this dude had to have felt RIPPED when he heard his song covered by Robbie Nevil 2 or 3 years later! I just hope he was paid his due...but Nevil's version--weirdly--tops this.
@MzMeanE Actually, Robbie had a co-write credit on this song. Technically, Beau is covering Robbie's song. Love em both. Beau is now a well known gospel singer.
i like this version but robbie knocked it out the park.....im sorry robbie made it sound better.
PREEM513 1 month ago
I always knew Robbie's version and loved it too. I finally clicked on this one and I love it too. Great music
21sttnmemphis 2 months ago
Best Version
creole888 3 months ago
Enlightened person just saying 'THANK U' for posting. I was oblivious. KL
kingligger 10 months ago
I saw the interview where the asian lady asked robbie about working on this song with beau, and he looked stunned that she knew. even though they DID work on this together, he didn't want that known, this song was/is hard to find online, white man stealing from the black man, I will wait for angry white responses, though I won't respond,
hollowmenrule 10 months ago
@hollowmenrule What a twat bringing race into this. That's a huge chip you've got on your shoulder.
69CF 6 months ago 2
@hollowmenrule Oh my goodness, I am rolling on the floor laughing out loud, because I am such a dumb head. Are you saying that Robbie Nevil is a white man? I thought he was just a really beautiful black man, or one of those new race people. Too bad. You know what, I don't believe you, I say he is a REALLY BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN. Is he American? I hope so, oh well.
ShadyLanePro 5 months ago
@ShadyLanePro , It really doesn't matter.. A great musician, is a great musician.. It doesn't matter what color, creed, religion, or financial background... My mother is from Ireland and my father is from Memphis, TN.. I have five brothers and were all musicians.. We can sound like Dru Hill, We can sound like Earth, Wind, and Fire, We can sound like Billy Ray, and we can sound like sound Randy Travis. Music is the key to life.
yugiface2213 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@hollowmenrule "C'est La Vie" is by American singer Robbie Nevil from his self-titled 1986 debut album. It was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his 1984 album Bodacious! Written by Nevil w/Duncan Pain & Mark Holding, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released as the first single. Nevil's single spent 2 wks @ #2 on the U.S. singles chart in Jan 1987 & remained in the top 40 for 16 wks, becoming his highest-charting U.S. hit.
brianofbluemethod 3 months ago
Beau recorded it first (1984). Robbie's version came out in 1986. Both records were released via EMI. (Beau was on Capitol Records; Robbie recorded for Manhattan Records).
MusicManKevin 11 months ago
but after comparing both versions i like beau's a lil better rob's sounds artificial in some weird sorta way where beau's sounds from the heart and soul like he was happy to be the first to get that song
TheJcue 1 year ago
sounds like beau got the demo version while the labled took the same song and revised the melody and told robbie to sing it.his label didn't pump this song they way they did robbie's version i don't remember a video for this song at all so this guy has no visual with this song meaning video just music robbie has the visual and the label marketing push
TheJcue 1 year ago
Neville wrote the song for Beau Williams, so it's actually Neville's song.
rufus317 2 years ago
Thank you very much Cookies for posting this...it was hard to find, though!!
MzMeanE 2 years ago 2
ur welcome homie,if u want this song i can send it to u,just give me ur email.
LilCookiesX3 2 years ago
I know this dude had to have felt RIPPED when he heard his song covered by Robbie Nevil 2 or 3 years later! I just hope he was paid his due...but Nevil's version--weirdly--tops this.
MzMeanE 2 years ago
@MzMeanE Actually, Robbie had a co-write credit on this song. Technically, Beau is covering Robbie's song. Love em both. Beau is now a well known gospel singer.
bhkidd 1 year ago