Le Chateau, Herouville

[Villavic]

Ok, I was reading threads about Benifolds, Kiln House, Sausalito, etc.

Mirage was recorded at Le Chateau, Herouville, France . Has anybody been there? (I think is the same elton John's Honky Chateau)

[Villavic]

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I guess no one...
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[Livia]

I've never been there - but yeah, it's the same place where Elton recorded. :thumbsup:

[gldstwmn]

I know Catdancer has been there. She's talked about it before. I think she was there while they were recording Mirage. I'll do a search of her posts and see if I can find it.

[The Catdancer]

I know Catdancer has been there. She's talked about it before. I think she was there while they were recording Mirage. I'll do a search of her posts and see if I can find it.

You're right, I've been there for about 3 weeks and I met everyone except Mick. It was a long time ago, May 1981, and we (Jackie and I) had to sleep in a bus shelter because there weren't any hotels. Herouville was a very small town, it wasn't even on the map (at least not back then). It had 9 streets, 2 stores and one church (which was always closed...). From what I know Elton John recorded there and so did the Bee Gees. There were 2 buildings: on the left were the living quarters and on the right the studio. In order to get to the studio they had to walk through the front garden. Looking back I think they would've seen us as stalkers because we were there all the time. I think they've spent 6 weeks there, we left after 3 weeks (needed a shower.....). This pic of me and Stevie was taken there.
http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpg

[gldstwmn]

You're right, I've been there for about 3 weeks and I met everyone except Mick. It was a long time ago, May 1981, and we (Jackie and I) had to sleep in a bus shelter because there weren't any hotels. Herouville was a very small town, it wasn't even on the map (at least not back then). It had 9 streets, 2 stores and one church (which was always closed...). From what I know Elton John recorded there and so did the Bee Gees. There were 2 buildings: on the left were the living quarters and on the right the studio. In order to get to the studio they had to walk through the front garden. Looking back I think they would've seen us as stalkers because we were there all the time. I think they've spent 6 weeks there, we left after 3 weeks (needed a shower.....). This pic of me and Stevie was taken there.
http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpg

What a great picture!

[The Catdancer]

What a great picture!

Thanks!!! As you can see we were both a lot younger at the time.....
It also looks like we were the same height but that wasn't the case. Even though she wore platforms, I was taller than she was. I'm 5'8" and I had to bend my knees to be as "tall" as she was... And my knees were shaking, I bet she felt that :lol:

[jannieC]

I'm not seeing a picture (little red x is all I see) but what a great story!

[Livia]

I can't see the pic here either, but I could in my email from the Ledge - copy and past this link into your browser:

http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpg

Yes! Great pic, and great story!! :D

[Villavic]

I can't see the pic here either, but I could in my email from the Ledge - copy and past this link into your browser:

http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpg

Yes! Great pic, and great story!! :D
I coudln't see it that way either!

[skcin]

^ Me neither, I got a scary "operation aborted" message. :shocked:

Very cool story!

[Livia]

I coudln't see it that way either!

DON'T click on the link - copy and past the url into a new browser window. ;)

[The Catdancer]

Sorry most of you couldn't see the picture. Maybe this will work.... here goes nothing....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/The_Catdancer/Scannen0032.jpg

[jannieC]

Sorry most of you couldn't see the picture. Maybe this will work.... here goes nothing....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/The_Catdancer/Scannen0032.jpg
Yes I see it this way. God, it's so cool- it totally looks like you're buddies. :)

[skcin]

VERY cool pic! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! :angel:

[ThePenguin]

You're right, I've been there for about 3 weeks and I met everyone except Mick. It was a long time ago, May 1981, and we (Jackie and I) had to sleep in a bus shelter because there weren't any hotels. Herouville was a very small town, it wasn't even on the map (at least not back then). It had 9 streets, 2 stores and one church (which was always closed...). From what I know Elton John recorded there and so did the Bee Gees. There were 2 buildings: on the left were the living quarters and on the right the studio. In order to get to the studio they had to walk through the front garden. Looking back I think they would've seen us as stalkers because we were there all the time. I think they've spent 6 weeks there, we left after 3 weeks (needed a shower.....). This pic of me and Stevie was taken there.
http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpg

that is so cool LOL. So you saw them go to and from the studio every day? what did they have to say to you, seeing you sitting there for 3 weeks? ;) anything interesting?

-Lis

[shackin'up]

that is so cool LOL. So you saw them go to and from the studio every day? what did they have to say to you, seeing you sitting there for 3 weeks? ;) anything interesting?

-Lis

I remember from back then...(and still own them) ...the dutch fanclubletters from debbie and jackie they sent me... and I was in awe of the crazy holiday they spent over there... and was so jealous that they actually had the nerves AND the total adoration to "stalk" them like they did....and succeeded. I read those fanclubletters over and over again in those years....

in retrospect ... thanks debbie for those heartfelt and honest fanzines during my puberty;) :thumbsup:

gerald

[DavidMn]

You're right, I've been there for about 3 weeks and I met everyone except Mick. It was a long time ago, May 1981, and we (Jackie and I) had to sleep in a bus shelter because there weren't any hotels. Herouville was a very small town, it wasn't even on the map (at least not back then). It had 9 streets, 2 stores and one church (which was always closed...). From what I know Elton John recorded there and so did the Bee Gees. There were 2 buildings: on the left were the living quarters and on the right the studio. In order to get to the studio they had to walk through the front garden. Looking back I think they would've seen us as stalkers because we were there all the time. I think they've spent 6 weeks there, we left after 3 weeks (needed a shower.....). This pic of me and Stevie was taken there.
http://stevierooms.bravepages.com/Galleries/gallery17/images/Scannen0032.jpgThat's such a cool story!! How did you manage to get access liek that?

[The Catdancer]

that is so cool LOL. So you saw them go to and from the studio every day? what did they have to say to you, seeing you sitting there for 3 weeks? ;) anything interesting?

-Lis

Nope, nothing interesting, they just waved, Christine was drunk most of the time lol and Mick didn't like us being there (he shouted once:"We're working"). It was weird seeing Stevie in plain clothes though, that was a first :laugh:

[The Catdancer]

I remember from back then...(and still own them) ...the dutch fanclubletters from debbie and jackie they sent me... and I was in awe of the crazy holiday they spent over there... and was so jealous that they actually had the nerves AND the total adoration to "stalk" them like they did....and succeeded. I read those fanclubletters over and over again in those years....

in retrospect ... thanks debbie for those heartfelt and honest fanzines during my puberty;) :thumbsup:

gerald

You're welcome, it was our total pleasure. I'm surprised you still have those fanclub things, I don't even have them anymore. It is such a long time ago. I'm glad you enjoyed them though!!!!!!! And in retospect, we were stalkers.... sort of LOL

[The Catdancer]

That's such a cool story!! How did you manage to get access liek that?

Security wasn't as tight back then as it is now. Mind you, the security guard (Wayne Cody) is sitting in the car.....

[ThePenguin]

Nope, nothing interesting, they just waved, Christine was drunk most of the time lol

LOL typical. How about John, same thing?

aahh, the eighties. :rolleyes:

-Lis

[DavidMn]

Security wasn't as tight back then as it is now. Mind you, the security guard (Wayne Cody) is sitting in the car.....Well, I must say that this is the best story I've heard from here. I can't imagine anyone being able to do that during the making of Rumours or Tusk.

[The Catdancer]

LOL typical. How about John, same thing?

aahh, the eighties. :rolleyes:

-Lis

Surprisingly John was quite sober (for as far as I could see it). He was the one who came to us and told us that the security had their jobs to do and added:"Oh, if you're here for Stevie, she's in Paris for the weekend". He was great.

[The Catdancer]

Well, I must say that this is the best story I've heard from here. I can't imagine anyone being able to do that during the making of Rumours or Tusk.

Well, they were in Europe under the impression that no one knew where they were. But we did some research and found them :blob1:

[DavidMn]

Well, they were in Europe under the impression that no one knew where they were. But we did some research and found them :blob1:Not bad at all. Good investigative work!

[The Catdancer]

Not bad at all. Good investigative work!

Thanks!!! It wasn't bad for an 18 year old "even if I do say so myself..."

[sasja]

Debbie!!!! Tanja here! Remember me? Weet je nog? Wat leuk om jou hier tegen te komen!! Goeie herinneringen.....

Spreek je Jackie ooit nog? Ik herinner me de weekends bij jullie in Den Haag nog zooooo goed!

Nu woon ik in New Jersey, hertrouwd, met een zoontje van 5 maanden.
Goh, zo leuk om je hier te zien!! :xoxo:

Tan

[The Catdancer]

Debbie!!!! Tanja here! Remember me? Weet je nog? Wat leuk om jou hier tegen te komen!! Goeie herinneringen.....

Spreek je Jackie ooit nog? Ik herinner me de weekends bij jullie in Den Haag nog zooooo goed!

Nu woon ik in New Jersey, hertrouwd, met een zoontje van 5 maanden.
Goh, zo leuk om je hier te zien!! :xoxo:

Tan

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Sorry guys but Tanja and I go way back, all the way to the early 80's and we lost each other somehow. It's soooooo great to see her again!!!!!!!!!!