Michel Pagliaro

Born in Montréal on November 9, 1948, he emerged as an iconic figure in the 1970s and has carried that same intensity through the decades, guided by a constant search for the perfect sound and the most resonant words.

In 1969, he recorded the song J’ai marché pour une nation, considered one of the first true Québécois rock anthems.

In 1971, he recorded his first English-language album. In 1971, he recorded his first English-language album, marking the beginning of his national recognition with standout tracks like

Lovin’ You Ain’t Easy, Rainshowers, and Some Sing, Some Dance, all of which achieved widespread success. The following year, his album “Pag” cemented his status in Québec music history with the song J’entends frapper, his biggest hit and a lasting icon of the Francophone repertoire. That same year, in 1972, he became the first Canadian artist to earn gold records for songs in both official
languages.

Pagliaro kept the momentum going with a flurry of projects and tours. In 1973, he recorded “Pagliaro Live,” featuring tracks such as J’ai marché pour une nation, Fou de toi, Rainshowers, Some Sing Some Dance, Lovin’ You Ain’t Easy, and J’entends frapper. It would go on to become one of the most acclaimed and best-selling live albums in Québec.

In 1974, he released two albums simultaneously: an English-language album featuring the timeless classic What the Hell I’ve Got, and a French-language album that included fan favourites such as Louise, Si tu voulais, Dans la peau, Émeute dans la prison, and Château
d’Espagne.

In 1975, he released the English-language album “Time Race,” which included a memorable rendition of the Otis Redding classic Dock of the Bay, followed, in 1976, by the single Le temps presse, featured on the album of the same name.

A few years later, he released tracks such as C’est comme ça que ça roule dans le nord, L’ennui cherche l’amour, T’es pas tout seul à soir, among many others.