Poupee De Son - The Best Of France Gall - France Gall

Advantages: for those who like him
Disadvantages: for those who dislike him

...; Soixante Neuf Année Erotique ♪ Les Sucettes ♪ L’Anamour ♪ Je t’Aime... Moi non plus Are songs taken from the album “Jane Birkin – Serge Gainsbourg” and “Histoire de Melody Nelson”. These two albums turn into climax of Serge’s career. Jane sang eroticism: soft, hot whispers are murmured with an ability of poetry and respect of woman. “Les Sucettes” sang by France Gall can be compared to Prince’s song “Cream” and shocked the singer herself. You have to know that Serge wrote many songs for the generation of the 60’, especially Lolita’s. He said about all the songs he wrote at this time: ”All those songs I wrote for young girls was just to make money... even if they were pretty, I never wrote bullshits for me, I let them for other... Read review

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Advantages: a great hit from a great band
Disadvantages: none man

...A hit song without an album, this was prized vinyl for many years (Warner Bros. 20146-0 A), until EMI smartly rereleased it on compact disc in 1999 with a little multimedia built in, whose centerpiece was a basic video for "Tour de France," assembled from old film footage of the aforementioned cross-country bicycle race. Fueled by heavy breathing, clicking bicycle spokes, and precise electronic syncopation, this single had all the elements of a breakdancers' paradise. Dreamy harp trills shimmered in response to an almost Asian melody line, punched by bass guitar pops, keyboard stabs, and ethereal string samples, suggesting the expansiveness of the French countryside and rolling hills, without ever forgetting that the race is in progress. The lyrics here (sung in French) are atypically human, giving an added warmth that other Kraftwerk... Read review

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Advantages: The whole album is very good
Disadvantages: Lyrics in french !!!

..., but I prefer the Awards : that’s really a show, our Victories are so boring... and our awards only go to the old singers. For instance, our singer of the year is Henri Salvador, 83 years old !!! What a poor representation for France ! But he is a really funny grandaddy !!! He said in this celebration, I try to translate loyally : “Not long after, this Award would be posthumous...” !!! But seriously, De Palmas would merit this award. The lyrics are (... in french ...) deservy of the music. Search and get this album, it’s going to get a shock !!!... Read review

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