Sunnyside Cafe Series: Pop à Paris - Rock n' Roll and Mini Skirts, Vol. 1

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During the "Swinging Sixties," London and San Francisco were not the only epicenters of youthful rebellion, psychedelia, and free love. Although initially stunned at losing their centuries-old monopoly on style--and to the Brits of all people--French fashionistas and pop stars embraced the zeitgeist in their own inimitable way. Johnny Hallyday's version of Billy Joe Royal's "Hush," Marie Laforet's take on the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black," Eileen's sultry interpretation of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walking," and Frank Alamo's treatment of the Turtles' "Happy Together" are at once startling, goofy and touching, but then, so were the originals. Among the home-grown tunes, France Gall's "Dady Da Da" and Serge Gainsbourg's "Marilu" share a tinny-sounding charm typical of the period. Each track recalls a time when sexuality was uninhibited but not salacious and packs of mod-attired boys and girls sashayed through the Latin Quarter looking for fun. --Christina Roden

Sunnyside Cafe Series: Pop à Paris - Rock n' Roll and Mini Skirts, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Sunny Side,Electronic Collections,France,French Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: one of my favorites Not as good as V2 Eclectic Francais Je suis mod

Sunnyside Cafe Series: Pop à Paris - Rock n' Roll and Mini Skirts, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sunny Side ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sunnyside Cafe Series: Pop à Paris - More Rock n' Roll and Mini Skirts, Vol. 2 Femmes De Paris 2 Swinging Mademoiselles: Groovy French Sounds from the 60s Femmes de Paris, Vol. 1 The Vogue Years ASIN: B0001Z48MU Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. Mal - Johnny Hallyday
2. Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas - Brigitte Bardot
3. Le Roi Des Fourmis - Michel Polnareff
4. Ces Bottes Sont Faites Pour Marcher - Eileen
5. Qu'est-ce Que J'ai Danse! - David Alexandre Winter
6. Dady Da Da - France Gall
7. Le College - Monty
8. Marie Douceur - Marie Colere - Marie Laforet
9. Eloise - Claude Francois
10. 7 Heures Du Matin - Jacqueline Taieb
11. Les Petits Boudins - Dominique Walter
12. Ce Que Je Suis - Valerie Lagrange
13. Carnaby Street - Henri Salvador
14. La Fermeture Eclair - Delphine
15. Le Monde Est Gris, Le Monde Est Bleu - Eric Charden
16. Ecoutez - Elsa
17. Heureux Tous Les Deux - Frank Alamo
18. Marilu - Serge Gainsbourg

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During the "Swinging Sixties," London and San Francisco were not the only epicenters of youthful rebellion, psychedelia, and free love. Although initially stunned at losing their centuries-old monopoly on style--and to the Brits of all people--French fashionistas and pop stars embraced the zeitgeist in their own inimitable way. Johnny Hallyday's version of Billy Joe Royal's "Hush," Marie Laforet's take on the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black," Eileen's sultry interpretation of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walking," and Frank Alamo's treatment of the Turtles' "Happy Together" are at once startling, goofy and touching, but then, so were the originals. Among the home-grown tunes, France Gall's "Dady Da Da" and Serge Gainsbourg's "Marilu" share a tinny-sounding charm typical of the period. Each track recalls a time when sexuality was uninhibited but not salacious and packs of mod-attired boys and girls sashayed through the Latin Quarter looking for fun. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

one of my favorites.......2006-06-16

Just put this one in and soak the style, attitude, and fun that everyone of these songs exudes. From covers of "Paint It Black" and "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", to french gems "7 Heures Du Matin" and "Le College", the CD is a great introduction to an almost forgotten music scene. Even if you don't understand a drop of french, it's a wonderful compilation from beginning to end.

Not as good as V2.......2004-12-29

I have compilations 1 and 2 of this series and v2 is so much more fun and goofy. V1 is not as catchy, not as "hip" I guess. If you're choosing between volumees, choose #2!

Eclectic Francais.......2004-12-10

I found this by chance in the world music section!
Its good,its fine,its top cheese.Really excellent tunes that want to make you swing your pants.If your a lover of random reworkings then check it out.
I just love the reworking of the Stones classic,Paint it Black and as for Claude François doing Eloïse,what a tune.Previous to this i'd only heard The Damned's version.
Buy it and impress your friends.

Je suis mod.......2004-06-08

Are you having a party and you want to dazzle your guests with some strange, hip sounding French bubble gum? Then this is the album for you! You will find yourself giggling a little at first, because it is just such happy, silly music, but after a couple of songs, you will start having a strange urge to wear go-go boots, smoke cigarettes and act snooty. Definitely for the eclectic music lover!

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