VA- C'est Chic French Girl Singers From The Sixties

Have not posted anything in awhile however anyone who has ever followed the blog will know that I am a big fan of ye-ye and the entire French pop scene of the 1960's. The incredibly catchy tunes, extremely talented singers, and sensual overtones make the 60's French music scene a personal favorite of mine. Featuring artists like Francoise Hardy and France Gall this. compilation does a great work of putting together some of the best material from some of the various female artists of this era.
I would highly recommend this album for anyone wanting an introduction into this period and style of music. As well as for anyone who just wants to have a small taste of some amazing songs from this era all compiled in one place.

01 JACQUELINE TAIEB - Le coeur bout des doigts [1968]
02 FRANCE GALL - Laisser tomber les filles [1964]
03 ANNA KARINA - Roller girl [1967]
04 ARLETTE ZOLA - Je suis folle de tant t'aimer [1971]
05 BRIGITTE BARDOT - Ne me laisse pas l'aimer [1964]
06 CHARLOTTE LESLIE - Les filles c'est fait pour faire l'amour [1966]
07 FRANCE GALL - Le temps de la rentree [1965]
08 CHRISTIE LAUME - L'adorable femme des neiges [1967]
09 FRANCOISE HARDY - Je ne sais pas ce que je veux [1968]
10 JACQUELINE TAIEB - Ce soir je m'en vais [1967]
11 RIA BARTOK - Tu la revois [1961]
12 FRANCOISE HARDY - Voila [1967]
13 MARIE LAFORET - A demain my darling [1965]
14 ANNIE PHILIPPE - C'est la mode [1966]
15 JOCELYNE - A la fin tu gagneras [1965]
16 ALICE DONA - Un chagrin a oublier [1965]
17 LOUISE CORDET - L'amour tourne en rond [1963]
18 LES GAM'S avec ANNIE MARKAN - Impatiente (D'etre seule pour pleurer) [1964]
19 SHEILA - A la meme heure [1965]
20 LES SURFS - Chaque nuit [1964]
21 MICHELE TORR - Non, a tous les garcons [1965]
22 PETULA CLARK - Donne moi
23 LES GAM'S - L'ete reviendra [1964]
24 LIZ BRADY - Il suffit d'un jour [1965]

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Francoise Hardy - The Vogue Years

It has been a long time since I posted anything from one of my favorite artists.....the French music and beauty icon Francoise Hardy so I thought I would share one of my favorite compilations of her work.
The Vogue Years compiles some of the work from Francoise's early career (which in my opinion is her best) and puts it together in one great compilation. These are the songs that brought her to stardom making her an international icon and making everyone from The Rolling Stones to Bob Dylan wish they could call her "their girlfriend". For anyone who has never heard any of the great music Francoise or 60's French pop and ye-ye in general have to offer than this album will make a great introduction. Likewise this album is great for anyone who may already know Francoise Hardy and her music but just want to have it compiled in two great CD's.  
        1    Tous Les Garcons Et Les Filles
    2    J'Suis D'Accord           
    3    Le temps de l'amour       
    4    Ton Meilleur Ami           
    5    La Fille Avec Toi          
    6    L'Amour S'En Va           
    7    Je Pense A Lui           
    8    Qui Aime T'il Vraiment          
    9    Le Premier Bonheur du Jour       
    10    Va Pas Prendre un Tambour           
    11    J'Aurais Voulu       
    12    Le Sais Tu         
    13    L'Amour Ne Dure Pas Toujours       
    14    Pourtant Tu M'aimes       
    15    On Se Quitte Toujours          
    16    Tour E Ramene Toi          
    17    Apprends le Moi          
    18    C'Est le Passe          
    19    Je N'Attends Plus Personne           
    20    Pas Gentille           
    21    Et Meme           
    22    Je Veux Qu'il Revienne           
    23    Mon Amie la Rose    
    24    La Nuit Est Sur La Ville           
    25    Nous Etions Amies       
    26    Dans Le Monde Entier           
    27    Dis Lui Non           
    28    Le Temps des Souvenirs           
    29    J'ai Bien du Chagrin       
    30    Bout de Lune


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Various Artists- Paris After Dark

I recently picked up this CD at a used record store and was really impressed with all the great music that it contains. Paris After Dark compiles songs from the 1920's - 1950's or the classic French chanson period of music. This is the type of music that would play in the cabaret and even brothels of the city during this time period even as the Nazi occupation of France was in full swing during the 1940's the music remained. Highly recommend this one to anyone with any interest in music from France or just from this time period in general as you will not be disappointed by this great little CD.

1. La Mer - Charles Trenet

2. Hymne a l'amour - Edith Piaf

3. J'attendrai - Tino Rossi

4. Ma Tonkinoise (La Petite Tonkinoise) - Josephine Baker

5. Valentine - Maurice Chevalier

6. Je cherche un millionnaire - Mistinguett

7. Embrasse-moi cheri - Lucienne Delyle

8. Pigalle - Georges Ulmer

9. Le chaland qui passe - Lys Gauty

10. Sur ma vie - Les Compagnons de la Chanson

11. La vie en rose - Edith Piaf

12. Parlez-moi d'amour - Lucienne Boyer

13. Ces petites choses - Jean Sablon

14. Mon Homme - Mistinguett

15. J'ai deux amours - Josephine Baker

16. Boum! - Charles Trenet

17. La java bleue - Frehel

18. Le Fiacre - Jean Sablon

19. Les trois cloches - Edith Piaf

20. C'est a Capri - Tino Rossi

 

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Francoise Hardy

I was asked by someone if I could post more Francoise Hardy material so I will but instead of the usual albums to download I thought I would post something a bit different. These are some somewhat rare Francoise Hardy videos and photos that I have found over time and I am sure many people who have not seen them would enjoy.
That is all for now...au revoir

Tumbele! Biguine Afro & Latin Sounds From the French Carribean 1963-1974

Unlike the music from Jamaica and the English speaking Caribbean the music of the French Caribbean is for the most part unknown outside of the French speaking world. Tumbele presents music from the French speaking islands of Haiti and the islands Guadeloupe and Mountinique which if I am not mistaken to this day are still governed by Paris. The music on this album is a mixture of Congolese rumba, Hatian compas, and Cuban guguancos and biguine which all mixed together to form the unique style of Tumbele. This music is testament to the inmense multi-cultural past that this part of the world has had. Also I really recommend this album if you like any sort of music that features electric guitar as some of the songs on here have some of the coolest guitar riffs and solos that you will hear.

. Barel Coppet Et Mister Lof - Jeunesse Vauclin (3:05)
2. Les Loups Noirs D’Haiti - Jet Biguine (3:26)
3. Abel Zenon - Pas O Soué La (2:15)
4. Raphael Zachille - Manzè Mona (2:46)
5. Robert Mavounsy Quartet - Henri Te Vlé Mayé (2:46)
6. L’Orchestre Jeunesse de Paul-Emile Haliar - La Vie Critique (2:21)
7. Orchestre Combo Zombi Et Michel Yeye - Mussieu A Têt’a Poisson La (2:34)
8. Les Kings - Oriza (4:00)
9. Claude Rolcin Et Le West Indian Combo - Colas-La (2:10)
10. Anzala, Dolor, Vélo - Ti Fi La Ou Té Madam’ (5:25)
11. Leopards - D’Leau Coco (5:04)
12. Ensemble La Perfecta - Jojo (4:48)
13. Le Ry-Co Jazz - Dima Bolane (4:09)
14. Lola Martin - Edamise Oh! (4:25)
15. Les Aiglons De Basse Terre - Chombo Meringue (2:37)
16. Les Gentlemens - Son Tambou La (3:48)
17. L’Ensemble Abricot - Chonga (5:20)
18. Francisco - Fileo (2:30)
19. Monsieur Dolor Et Les Guitar Boys - Panty (5:28)
20. Robert Loison - Jean Fouillé, Pie Fouillé (5:09)

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