Nana Mouskouri moved to tears on Europe 1: “You promise me to…”

In the Europe 1 studio, Nana Mouskouri almost let a few tears flow. Invited by Didier Barbelivien on his show Tell me what you singthe legendary Greek singer found herself overcome with emotion at the end of their exchange and dared to ask him for a favor.

Nana Mouskouri on the verge of crying: “I’m not going to start…” (video)

Heart full of emotions. At 91 years old, Nana Mouskouri almost burst into tears in front of singer and lyricist Didier Barbelivien. It all started from the moment when the latter, visibly touched, told her how honored he was to have received her in the Europe 1 studio while she was releasing a new album entitled Nana with the heart of Lamawhich includes 19 songs including two unreleased songs by Serge Lama: “It was a real pleasure, an honor and a happiness to have you“. A statement that upset the singer, who has lived in Switzerland for years.

“I too am very happy and… Oh, I’m not going to start…“, she declared on the air, her hand raised to her face, as if to hide the tears that were forming in her eyes. A scene full of sweetness and sincerity, which shocked the studio.

“Selfish” Nana Mouskouri: this gift she expects before Christmas

With more than sixty years of career behind her, Nana Mouskouri is not the type to let herself be discouraged for long. Once recovered from his emotions, the singer of the hit When you sing then took advantage of his appearance on Europe 1 to send a very special favor to Didier Barbelivien. “Will you promise to write me two songs?“, she asked the lyricist.

A bold request to which she immediately provided a clear explanation: “I live with the songs.” Touched, Didier Barbelivien then promised to write them to her before Christmas. To conclude, the singer sent him a few words full of gratitude: “Thank you very much and thank you for everything you have already written. I’m selfish to say ‘for me’, but you’ve written wonders.”