On Saturday, April 27, the music industry lost Canadian singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland, who passed away aged 89 of natural causes, almost three months after he was admitted to a long-term care hospital in St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, in Quebec’s Lanaudière region, on February 14.
Upon learning of the “Un peu plus haut, un peu plus loin” singer’s death, the “I’m Alive” singer honored his legacy with a touching tribute. Céline took to Instagram one day after Jean-Pierre’s passing was announced to share a throwback photo of the two performing on stage, and began her tribute with some lyrics, in French, of one of her late friend’s songs. She then wrote: “Jean-Pierre Ferland was a French-Canadian poet and songwriter, showman and television host,” adding: “A true gentleman who loved women, writing hundreds of songs that became part of our lives.””Two of them were written for me, creating a strong connection between us,” she noted, concluding with: “I here pay tribute to his passing using words chosen from these songs. Rest in peace dear friend, you will forever remain in my heart…”Aside from “Un peu plus haut, un peu plus loin,” Céline and Jean-Pierre also collaborated on songs “Une chance qu’on s’a,” “Sur les plaines,” “Je n’ai pas besoin d’amour” and “Je reviens chez-nous” across several decades.
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