The 1994 single "La Corrida" is a powerful protest song against bullfighting, delivered with Cabrel's signature blend of folk and rock.
- The song's lyrics, penned by Cabrel himself, describe a bullfight from the bull's perspective, condemning the spectacle as a barbaric tradition.
- "La Corrida" was included on Cabrel's 1994 album "Samedi Soir sur la Terre," which became one of the best-selling French albums of all time.
- Despite its critical success and strong anti-bullfighting message, the song was not released as a single in Spain or Portugal, countries where bullfighting remains popular.
Francis Cabrel is a French singer-songwriter known for his poetic lyrics and folk-rock sound. "La Corrida" was released during a period of immense popularity for Cabrel in the mid-90s, following his highly successful 1994 album "Samedi Soir sur la Terre."
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