This great song, written by Alain Souchon and composed by Laurent Voulzy as usual, is a “mix” of great English or American rock songs and artists, meant as a tribute. Most of these standards have already been covered numerous times by French people (with their lyrics translated into French) but this is the first timeContinue reading “Laurent Voulzy – Rockollection”
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Claude François – Alexandrie, Alexandra
This is one of the classics of French “party music” and “disco music”. The song was written in 1977 and came out in 1978, just a few days after its interpret’s accidental death. It remains on of his most famous songs. [More about Claude François] Voiles sur les filles Barques sur le Nil Je suisContinue reading “Claude François – Alexandrie, Alexandra”
Chagrin d-Amour – Chacun fait c-qui lui plaît
Chagrin d’Amour is a 1980’s duo (Gregory Ken and Valli) who made only one famous song, this one, but what a song ! One of these songs that automatically makes you happy. Its spoken lyrics remind of early hip hop : it’s considered the first French rap song. And what a killer bassline. I alsoContinue reading “Chagrin d-Amour – Chacun fait c-qui lui plaît”
Indochine – Trois nuits par semaine
A catchy music with a touch of new wave, a modern approach of relationships : this song had everything to please 80’s French youth and become a party classic, and it did. The 80’s more generally are very well represented in French parties and their success is still undisputed. [More about Indochine] I chose thisContinue reading “Indochine – Trois nuits par semaine”
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”
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”
French Music into English 