Tr¿¿s Chic: More French Girl Singers of the 1960s

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Overview

Following 2010's C'est Chic! French Girl Singers of the 1960s is a second volume of mostly French-sung pop from the era of the Ye-Ye girls. The 24 tracks include contributions from some of the most recognizable names of the genre, with standout tunes from legends like Francoise Hardy and France Gall, side tracks from actor/singers Brigitte Bardot and Anna Karina, and stellar sounds from lesser known names like Gillian Hills. The different sides of the Ye-Ye girl sound get equal coverage on Tres Chic. A smoky after-hours vibe comes through on tracks like France Gall's "Jazz a Go Go" and Delphine's "La Fermeture-Eclair," while more upbeat, zippy pop styles are represented with Annie Philippe's bounding "On M'a Toujours Dit," Pussycat's "Hymne au Soleil," and much of the rest of the compilation. A few songs sung in English show up as well, including "Tomorrow Is Another Day" by the U.K.-raised Gillian Hills, and the goofy, hipster bedhead of "7 AM," in which Jacqueline Taieb rustles through a groggy morning in a deep American accent. "Tut, Tut, Tut, Tut," yet another selection from Gillian Hills, also highlights the humorous side of French pop, building a cover of U.S. soul group the Lollipop's "Busy Signal" around an overly loud deadpan "tut, tut, tut" replicating the sound of a busy land line. Pretty much completely free of filler, Tres Chic is a thoughtfully researched and curated cache of French pop, digging deeper below the surface than most collections by looking beyond just the biggest names to reveal some deeper cuts. ~ Fred Thomas

Product Details

Release Date:	07/02/2013
Label:	Ace
UPC:	0029667001311
Rank:	35349

Tracks

1. On M'a Toujours Dit  - Jean-Claude Hayer  - Marcel Hurten  - Annie Philippe
2. Ecoutez  - Elsa Darde  -  Elsa  - Claude Mevel
3. J'ai Des Problemes Decidement  - Daniel Faure  - Violaine Pilzer  - Mya Simille  -  Violaine
4. Hymne Au Soleil  - Evelyne Courtois  - Gerard Huge  -  Pussy Cat
5. Attends Ou Va-Ten  - Serge Gainsbourg  - France Gall
6. Comment Te Dire Adieu  - Serge Gainsbourg  - Arnold Goland  - Jack Gold  - Francoise Hardy
7. Tut, Tut, Tut, Tut  - Gillian Hills  - Malou Rene  - Gilles Thibaut
8. Je Danse Donc Je Suis  - Brigitte Bardot  - Jean Claude Massoulier  - Andre Popp
9. La Fermeture-Eclair  -  Delphine  - Jean Lapierre  - Wayne Proctor
10. 7 AM  - Jacqueline Taieb
11. Comme Tu Es Jeune  - Ralph Bernet  - Liz Brady  - Danyel Gerard
12. Sous Le Soleil Exactement  - Serge Gainsbourg  - Anna Karina

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michele Arnaud   Primary Artist
Delphine   Primary Artist
Jacqueline Taieb   Primary Artist
Anna Karina   Primary Artist
Brigitte Bardot   Primary Artist
France Gall   Primary Artist
Annie Philippe   Primary Artist
Valerie Lagrange   Primary Artist
Gillian Hills   Primary Artist
Marie Blanche Vergne   Primary Artist
Violaine   Primary Artist
Elsa   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Anne Kern   Primary Artist
Francoise Hardy   Primary Artist
Liz Brady   Primary Artist
Pussy Cat   Primary Artist
Gerard Huge   Orchestra Director
Michel Colombier   Orchestra Director
Bob Leaper   Conductor,Orchestra Director
Alain Goraguer   Orchestra Director
Jacques Denjean   Orchestra Director
Clyde Borly   Orchestra Director
Jean-Pierre Sabar   Orchestra Director
Bernard Gerard   Orchestra Director
Jean Bouchety   Orchestra Director
Paul Piot   Orchestra Director
Paul Mauriat   Orchestra Director
Leo Petit   Orchestra Director

Technical Credits

Claude Mevel   Composer
George Elam   Cover Photo
Gerard Huge   Composer
Mick Patrick   Liner Notes,Photo Courtesy
Kenny Lynch   Composer
Jack Gold   Composer
Serge Gainsbourg   Composer
Francoise Hardy   Composer
Nick Robbins   Mastering
Bob Leaper   Arranger
Jacqueline Taieb   Composer
Danyel Gerard   Composer
Mort Shuman   Composer
Alain Goraguer   Composer
Malou Rene   Composer
Andre Popp   Composer
Claude Righi   Composer
Gillian Hills   Composer
Evelyne Courtois   Composer
Arnold Goland   Composer
Robert Gall   Composer
Mya Simille   Composer
Neil Dell   Package Design
Wayne Proctor   Composer
Jean Claude Massoulier   Composer
Jean Schmitt   Composer
Daniel Faure   Composer
Malcolm Baumgart   Liner Notes,Photo Courtesy
Georges Blaness   Composer
Gilles Thibaut   Composer
Paul Piot   Composer
Jean Lapierre   Composer
Jean-Christophe Averty   Composer
Sheila Burgel   Photo Courtesy
Ralph Bernet   Composer
Elsa Darde   Composer
Marcel Hurten   Composer
Jean-Claude Hayer   Composer
Pierre Baroub   Composer
Violaine Pilzer   Composer
Francis Lai   Composer
Alain Fervil   Composer