Sheila is a French singer who performed her songs in the pop genre. The artist was born in 1945 in Creteil (France). She was popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a solo artist. She also performed in a duet with her husband Ringo.
Annie Chancel - the real name of the singer, she began her career in 1962. It was during this period that the famous French manager Claude Carrer noticed her. He saw good potential in the performer. But Sheila could not sign the contract because of her age. At that time she was only 17 years old. The agreement was signed by her parents, confident in the success of their daughter.
As a result, Annie and Claude collaborated for 20 years, but at the end there was an unpleasant incident. Chancel had to sue her former employer. As a result of investigations and litigation, she was able to sue her entire fee, which she was not paid during the period of cooperation between the singer and producer.
Sheila's early career
Chancel released her first single Avec Toi in 1962. After several months of fruitful work, the song L'Ecole Est Finie was released. She was able to gain immense popularity. This track has sold over 1 million copies. In 1970, the singer had five albums filled with amazing tracks that fans of the performer's work fell in love with.
Until 1980, the singer did not perform on tour for health reasons. Since at the beginning of her first tour, the performer fainted right on stage. Because of this, Sheila decided to save her health. After the 1980s, the singer began to tour a little.
The heyday of Sheila's career
Starting in the 1960s and ending in the 1980s, Sheila recorded a significant number of hits, which were known by memory to "fans" throughout Europe. Her songs have repeatedly hit all sorts of tops and charts.
The song Spacer, which was written in 1979, was a significant success not only in Europe but also in America. In her homeland, such singles of the performer as Love Me Baby, Crying at the Discoteque, etc. were popular.
In the early 1980s, Sheila ended her contract with her producer, Claude Carrère. From that moment on, the performer existed in the world of show business on her own.
She decided to self-produce a new album called Tangueau. But this album and the next two did not give the singer the desired result. These musical collections have not received recognition both in their own country and abroad. In 1985, the artist held her first concert in a long time of respite.
Personal life of the singer
Annie Chancel married Ringo in 1973, with whom she subsequently performed duet compositions. Around the same time, the song Les Gondoles à Venise was written. This composition was able to gain recognition from listeners throughout France.
On April 7, 1975, the newlyweds had a son named Ludovic, who, unfortunately, did not live to this day and died in 2016. In 1979, the couple decided to break the marriage contract, and from that moment on, Annie Chancel was left alone.
Sheila: Return to the stage
In 1998, the artist successfully performed in her country at the Olympia Concert Hall. After the resounding success of her performances, Sheila decided to go on tour throughout France with her hits. At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, Annie Chancel released a new single, Love Will Keep Us Together, which was sold in significant numbers.
In 2005, after lengthy negotiations, a contract was signed with Warner Music France. This meant that all hits from her albums, singles could be distributed on discs under the label. Although the singer's career developed very slowly, her popularity did not decrease. The singer performed with several more concerts in 2006, 2009 and 2010.
Anniversary in the career of Annie Chancel
In 2012, the singer's career turned 50 years old. She decided to celebrate her anniversary by giving a concert at the Paris Olimpia music hall. In the same year, Sheila's new album was released, which included 10 interesting compositions. This collection of songs was called Solide.
Throughout her successful career, the artist's hits have sold 85 million copies worldwide. At the end of 2015, official sales of CDs and vinyl records totaled 28 million copies. If we take success precisely in terms of sold songs, then Annie Chanel can be considered the most successful French performer of all the time of her creative activity.
During her career, the singer received a significant number of awards and took part in many nominations both on the French and European stages.
