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This is one of his most well-known songs, the first one that made him famous as a singer (he was already famous as a songwriter). The title says it all, it is about a girl’s fascination for a musician. [More about Michel Berger] Elle passe ses nuits sans dormir À gâcher son bel avenir LaContinue reading “Michel Berger – La groupie du pianiste”

This song, out in the 70’s, was a real provocation at the time, as homosexuality was still a taboo – even though it’s in fact legal in France since 1791 ! It was still very underground and certainly not something to say publicly. And Aznavour, who was not even gay but had numerous gay friendsContinue reading “Charles Aznavour – Comme ils disent”

Their biggest hit, adaptated in English and covered by several famous bands. It’s a quite angry song, you don’t need the lyrics to understand that ! But I’m a nice and devoted person so here they are 😉 Tu bosses toute ta vie pour payer ta pierre tombale Tu masques ton visage en lisant leContinue reading “Trust – Antisocial”

One of her most beautiful songs, and the title track of her first album, out in 1972. According to Françoise Hardy, this album (produced by Michel Berger) was pivotal in the definition of a new era of French pop songs, far away from the “yé-yé” style. I included a live version to give you anContinue reading “Véronique Sanson – Amoureuse”

This song, written in the early 1980’s, is about a political prisonner, probably in a Latin American dictature such as Argentina, Cuba, Chile or Brazil. The lyrics and music were written by Michel Berger and the song was first performed by his wife France Gall. It was then sung by many famous French singers suchContinue reading “France Gall – Diego libre dans sa tête”

A very honest and funny song, that really lauched the career of Alain Souchon. The lyrics were written by Alain Souchon and the music was composed by Laurent Voulzy. It was the first real success of the duo, who would later create many others. It is a song about pretending to be something else thanContinue reading “Alain Souchon – Bidon”

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”