A few days ago, Seb shared with us a video showing off his ninja skills to celebrate 100k followers on his Twitter.
And now, it was Mr. Pierre Bouvier’s turn to upload his so awaited surprise video for reaching the 200k followers mark. Check it out and discover what Pierre does on his days off (and maybe when he has drunk a little bit too much):
Simple Plan is back on Europe for the second leg of their Get Your Heart On tour, after playing 2 shows in Russia, the band arrived to Finland for an amazing show on April 16th, the crowd was sick and once the night ended the guys left to Sweden, to play a show on April 17th, where the fans showed their loved to the band with some “Simple Plan Saved Our Lives” signs during the show.
Once they were done with the Swedish fans, they headed over to Denmark, and rocked out Copenhagen on the night of April 18th.
Below you can check out some photos and videos from the shows:
Earlier today we posted NRJ Radio aired exclusively a French version of “Summer Paradise”, that soon will be the official single in France and possibly Québec too.
Below you can read the lyrics to the French version of the song, so you can sing along on your way to school:
I gotta find my way back, back to Summer Paradise, Sean Paul Simple Plan!
Mon cœur s’enfonce si je m’envole
dans cet avion qui m’emmène loin de toi
Et j’ai du mal à croire qu’on se quitte
Dis-moi que c’est bien la dernière foisMais un jour, je te retrouverai ici, mon amour
Sous l’ombre des palmiers‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait laladadada
Je ne pense qu’à retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat (Quick time, quick time girl)Tell ‘em!
Dehors la neige ne cèsse de tomber
Il ne manque que toi pour oublier
Je rêve au sable et à la mer
J’ai t’en besoin á mes cotésCette vie si belle
L’été dans le ciel
Main dans la main
On oublie demain‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait laladadada
Je ne pense qu’à retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat (Quick time, quick time girl)The promises that we made to about our friends,
Thinking about it shineshine under trees,
Summer time on the beach,
Oh fine we get closer under them trees,
Baby girl, you really got to me
It’s 3 oclock, and we’re together and the time doesn’t leave
In a heartbeat girl, sex on the beach,
Don’t stand your world, ask me I’m rich,
Loving you girl is the best part of meMais un jour, je te retrouverai ici mon amour
Sous l’ombre des palmiersBring it back, brink it back – rewind
‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait laladadada
Je ne pense qu’à retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat (Quick time, quick time girl)
If you haven’t heard the song yet, you can do it by playing this video below:
The band should be officially releasing this single, with a music video with this version in a matter of days, so we would be able to listen to it with a better quality soon.
Today NRJ Radio France aired exclusively a french version of Simple Plan’s latest single “Summer Paradise.”
Below you can listen to the song uploaded to YouTbe by Natalia.
According to NRJ, the music video of this version will be released in a few weeks. Apparently the band will use te French version as the official single in Fance and Québec.
Chuck started his own blog on Quebec’s journal Le Huffington Post not so long ago. His first post was a recap of the band’s tour around Asia and now, he’s written about the Simple Plan Foundation and the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award.
The original post is in French but you can read it in English below:
When Music Saves Lives:
On March 31st, at the Gala Dinner of the JUNO Awards, Simple Plan was awarded with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, that annually recognizes outstanding humanitarian commitments of Canadian artists. We were awarded for our work with the Simple Plan Foundation. Among the other musicians who were the recipients of this prestigious award in the past are Neil Young, Bryan Adams and Sarah McLachlan. In 2012, the Simple Plan Foundation will reach the exceptional line of $1 million in donations to organizations that assist young people in need or those who suffer from various diseases.
For our band, receiving an award that recognizes the work of our Foundation, is certainly one of the most beautiful moments of our career. This is a very special award and it was definitely an evening that we will never forget. We sincerely appreciate it.
When we had the idea of creating the Simple Plan Foundation six years ago, none of us could ever imagine how important it was going to be to us. Certainly, we never suspected all the work it would require. More importantly, none of us knew at that moment, how much would engaging and sharing be rewarding for us. Today, the Foundation has become a part of who we are as a band and as individuals and we can no longer define ourselves differently.
We all had a chance to grow up in families that have taught us ever since we were young that when you achieve something huge in your life, you have to be generous and give back to the community. We were blessed with an exceptional career and having the incredible privilege to make our dreams come true. Every day we get up, travel the world and do what we love to do. Only two weeks ago, we’ve celebrated the 10th anniversary of our first album and at the same time, 13 years since the start of our band. We are extremely grateful for all that life has given us. The Foundation is our way of helping those who are perhaps not as fortunate as us.
It’s pretty amazing that all this, our career and the Foundation, we owe to the extraordinary power of music. It is through music that the five of us found a passion, a purpose in our lives, and we became who we are today. It was thanks to music that we were able to communicate with our fans all around the world, who have found something meaningful in our songs that they could relate to. We can not say how many times it has happened that a fan came to us after a show to tells us that if it wasn’t for our music, they would not be here today. How many times we have received letters and emails from fans telling us that music is their only interest, their only motivation and the only thing that makes sense in their life. After the first few times you can take these words lightly and say they just exaggerate, but when it happens again – 10 times, 20 times and even hundreds of times, you start to realize that what they’re saying is real and sincere.
A simple song, in the right place, at the right time can change everything. It can bring a smile, making a day better, help people through tough times, raise money for various good causes and sometimes it can even save a life. At times like these, when many consider music a disposable product, it is more crucial than ever to remember how important music itself is. This sums up the mission of the Simple Plan Foundation: helping troubled youth through the power of music.
Ever sice we started with the Foundation, we try to raise funds and awareness about the causes that are important to us – all that through annual benefit concerts for the Foundation, participation in events like Live 8 , MTV Asia Aid and We Day, initiatives against drunk driving like MADD, RADD and Educ Alcohol, involvement with the charitable song “Waving Flag” for Haiti, campaign sales of bracelets and wallets for War Child, participation in the United Way campaign, selling t-shirts to benefit the Red Cross to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake… These are some ways that allow us to achieve our goals. In addition, we recently decided to give $1 from each ticket sold at our tours around the world. For us it is another way to make sure that we can continue the mission of the Foundation.
Obviously, all the work that the charity would not be possible without the help of all the people who support us. First, we would to thank our wonderful volunteers. None of them was ever paid and never received even a cent for their incredible commitment to this cause: it is them to whom we owe the fact that we‘ve received the Allan Waters‘ award. It is also thanks to our fans who support us in all our charitable initiatives, that the Foundation can help so many young people. They are also the ones who, with their many stories, their experiences and often very moving letters, inspired us to want to get involved and “give back”.
In the end, I’d like to say that we are very proud to be, so far, the youngest recipients of this award. Indeed there is no requirement to wait until being 50 or 60 years old to begin to help others. We sincerely hope that this award will encourage other young bands and artists to also commit themselves to good causes.
Sébastien has just reached the great amount of 100 000 followers on Twitter, and to celebrate it he has recorded with Chady a video. Although, the video was actually filmed a few days ago in Copenhagen, Denmark and you can see some pictures of both guys recording it in our gallery.
Watch the surprise video from Seb below, and if you aren’t following him yet, what the duck are you waiting? Go press FOLLOW on this profile of his: @seblefebvre
Remember, Pierre is also waiting to break the 200k followers mark to upload his funny video, so suggests everyone you know to follow him here: @pierrebouvier
Also, as an extra, the fans took over the Worldwide Trending Topics on Twitter once more by trending #AstronautsLoveSeb.
Two new videos of Simple Plan inviting their fans to their shows this summer have been published on the internet. This time, the band greets their Hungarian and Swedish fans, and talk about the Volt Festival and the Peace & Love Festival, taking place in Hungary and Sweden, respectively.
DigitalTourBus.com met with the guys of Simple Plan while they were playing Warped Tour last year for a little visit to the band’s tour bus. In that same occasion, they asked Pierre and Chuck for a few “tour tips”, which they have just recently posted.
Read below what are Simple Plan top 5 tips to get on the road with your band, and watch as well as the video recorded in Milwaukee, where Chuck and Pierre show around their bus:
Tips:
1. Baby wipes.
2. No #2 on the bus.
3. Make a good “party” playlist on your iPod. It comes in handy!
4. You’re not the first band she sleeps with, so wear a condom.
5. Be kind and smile. Everyone is tired. Spread some love.
Two days ago, the band arrived to Finland to play in Helsinki as part of the European leg of their GYHO! Tour. But apart from the show, the band stopped by a recording studio to work on a secret project.
Not long ago, while the guys were in Italy, Pierre mentioned on an interview they were working on a studio in Milan to record a secret song. On his interview with Alter The Press, Chuck also said we would have new music before the end of the year.
Could this be the EP/album with unreleased songs they have been talking about? Do all these visits to different studios have any connection?
Below you can see a photo Chuck published on Instagram of Pierre at the studio:
During the 2012 JUNO Awards Gala, Press+1 interviewed Seb, Jeff and Chuck about the history of the Simple Plan Foundation and about the award they just received.
Furthermore, at the end of the video we can get a longer glimpse of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award acceptance speech from the 5 members: