January 2020 – Page 2 – French Music into English

Laurent Voulzy – Les nuits sans Kim Wilde

This song came out in 1985, during the period when Kim Wilde was very popular, including in France. But apart from her musical talent, she was also a real fantasm for many men, including Laurent Voulzy himself, who recorded many of her appearances on tape. When his musical partner Alain Souchon discovered it, he suggestedContinue reading “Laurent Voulzy – Les nuits sans Kim Wilde”

Charles Trenet – La mer

The song was written by Charles Trenet in 1943 as he was in a train trip, in 20 minutes. But he didn’t really believe in the potential of the song until he finally recorded it in 1946. This may be one of the most successful and famous French songs abroad, especially since it was adaptatedContinue reading “Charles Trenet – La mer”

Les Chaussettes Noires – Daniela

One of the most famous songs by this band. This song is an original (unkile many songs they have performed). The music has been composed by Georges Garvarentz and the lyrics are by André Pascal. A lot of songs were indeed written not by the artists themselves but by professionnals, and this phenomenon is especiallyContinue reading “Les Chaussettes Noires – Daniela”

Eddy Mitchell – Couleur menthe à l-eau

A very beautiful song by Eddy Mitchell. A song about love, but also a deep exploration of a young mind fascinated by stardom and projectors. [More about Eddy Mitchell] Elle était maquillée Comme une star de ciné Accoudée au juke-box Na na.. Elle rêvait qu’elle posait Juste pour un bout d’esssai À la Century FoxContinue reading “Eddy Mitchell – Couleur menthe à l-eau”

Les Rita Mitsouko – Les Histoires d-A

One of their punchiest songs, which means something 🙂 [More about Les Rita Mitsouko] Valérie s’ennuyait Dans les bras de Nicolas Mais Nicolas, celui-là Ne le savait pas Isabelle a attendu, attendu Mais Patrick n’est jamais reparu, yeah Les histoires d’A Les histoires d’amour finissent mal Les histoires d’amour finissent mal en général Michel aimaitContinue reading “Les Rita Mitsouko – Les Histoires d-A”

Les Chats sauvages – Twist à Saint-Tropez

One of the most rocking tunes from the early 60’s. It’s an adaptation of the famous American dance to the context of the famous seaside resort Saint-Tropez. This town, located in the South-East of France, began to welcome several celebrities in the 1950’s. Several famous French movies were shot and located in this place. InContinue reading “Les Chats sauvages – Twist à Saint-Tropez”

Julien Clerc – Ma préférence

The most beautiful Julien Clerc song (to me). No more needs to be said. [More about Julien Clerc] Je le sais Sa façon d’être à moi parfois vous déplaît Autour d’elle et moi le silence se fait Mais elle est Ma préférence à moi Oui je sais Cet air d’indifférence qui est sa défense VousContinue reading “Julien Clerc – Ma préférence”