Je suis malade - Lara Fabian - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Je suis malade" is a classic ballad by French singer-songwriter Serge Lama, who released it as part of his 1973 album of the same name. Inspired by an affair he had with a woman named Michèle Potier, the singer wrote most of the lyrics in 20 minutes, pouring his heart out over a piano-driven melody composed by friend and singer-songwriter Alice Dona. Even though the song didn't resonate with audiences at first, "Je suis malade" was turned into a massive hit by Italian singer Dalida, who released her own version a few months later. The song's popularity marked a career-defining moment for Serge Lama, establishing him as a true powerhouse in the French chanson scene. In the early 1990s, "Je suis malade" experienced a resurgence in popularity after singer Lara Fabian recorded a touching rendition of the song on her 1994 LP, Carpe Diem. Despite not having been released as a single, Lara Fabian's take on the heartbreaking ballad became one of the most beloved versions of the song, propelling its parent album Carpe Diem to the Top 5 of the French Albums Chart.