Andrea Bocelli joins forces with French singer Kendji Girac for a new rendition of Je Vis Pour Elle, the French version of his beloved 1995 hit Vivo per lei. This duet appears on Bocelli’s Duets (30th Anniversary) album, released in late 2024, and was officially launched as a Valentine’s Day 2025 single.
The song, originally written as a hymn to music itself, finds fresh energy here. Bocelli’s classical crossover style meets Girac’s pop-Latin sensibility, creating a duet that bridges generations and languages. Sung entirely in French, the track highlights the universal theme of devotion — whether to music, love, or both.
The official video was filmed in Italy, showing Bocelli and Girac performing together with elegant staging and warm, intimate lighting. Their interplay emphasizes the song’s romantic and emotional core, echoing the timeless message of the original.
This release is part of Bocelli’s 30th anniversary celebrations, marked by the Duets album, which collects collaborations in Italian, French, English, and Spanish with some of the world’s leading artists. Je Vis Pour Elle stands out as one of the new highlights, giving a modern twist to a song that has traveled across languages and decades.
Did you know?
Vivo per lei was first recorded in 1995 with Italian singer Giorgia, and later adapted into multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German.
The French title Je Vis Pour Elle translates as “I Live for Her.”
Kendji Girac, winner of The Voice: la plus belle voix in France (2014), is known for his pop-flamenco style.
Bocelli’s Duets (30th Anniversary) was released on 25 October 2024 and includes deluxe editions with books, liner notes, and multi-disc sets.
The album spans multiple languages, reflecting Bocelli’s global reach.
