Century (French band)

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Century
Origin Marseille, France
Genres Rock
Years active1979–1989
LabelsClever, MBP
Past membersJean-Louis Milford
Éric Traissard
Laurent Cokelaere
Christian Portes
Jean-Dominique Sallaberry

Century were a French rock band formed in Marseille in 1979. [1] Led by singer and composer Jean-Louis Milford, Century are best known for their single "Lover Why" from the album ...And Soul It Goes from 1986. In Brazil, "Lover Why" was included on the soundtrack to Globo TV soap opera Ti Ti Ti [2] (aired from 1985 to 1986) and "Gone with the Winner" was on the soundtrack to Hipertensão (1986–87). [3]

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"Lover Why" peaked at No. 1 in France for seven weeks [4] [5] and also in Portugal, while reaching No. 11 in Switzerland. Their second single, "Jane" peaked at No. 35 in France.

Members

The band was composed of Jean-Louis Milford (vocal and keyboards), Éric Traissard (guitar), Laurent Cokelaere (bass), Christian Portes (drums) and a second guitarist, Jean-Dominique Sallaberry. The lyrics of the early successes of the group were all written by Paul Ives. The band split in 1989. [6] Jean-Louis Milford teamed up with lyricist Francis Nugent Dixon, and since 1989 have worked together. After several unsuccessful albums, they produced a double CD in 2006 (Timeless).

After nearly two years of development, working with Walter Clissen in Los Angeles, they entered into the American market with a musical comedy, Seven Stars in Paradise (2012–2013).

Discography

Albums

Singles

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