French lyricist and singer Serge Gainsbourg wrote songs for some of the most successful and beautiful women in the music industry from Brigitte Bardot to Vanessa Paradis. Here are a few examples:
Jane Birkin: L'aquoiboniste
The English-born actress first met Gainsbourg in the 60s when she acted in the French film Slogan alongside him. The two released the duet 'Je t'aime ... moi non plus' in 1969 which went on to cause a scandal and be banned on radio in several countries. The two married and had a daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg, who is also a singer and actress.
Listen to a recording via YouTube here
Brigitte Bardot: Harley Davidson
Gainsbourg had a short affair with French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot and dedicated the song 'Initials BB' to her. Originally the song 'Je t'aime ... moi non plus' was written for her, but she asked Gainsbourg not to release it fearing that her husband of the time would be angry with the sexual content of the song.
Listen to a recording via YouTube here
Anna Karina: Sous le Soleil Exactement
Karina is a French actress, director and screenwriter, who was the muse of French director Jean-Luc Godard. 'Sous le Soleil Exactement' was taken from the TV musical comedy Anna, which was aired in 1967. She sings seven songs alongside Gainsbourg in the show.
Listen to a recording via YouTube here
Petula Clark: La Gadoue
Born in Epsom in Surrey, Petula Clark sang several of Gainsbourg's songs, including 'La Gadoue', which became best sellers.
Listen to a recording of O Sheriff and La Gadoue via YouTube here
Vanessa Paradis: Tandem
Vanessa Paradis became a star at the age of 14 after her single 'Joe Le Taxi' became a worldwide success. She met Gainsbourg in 1990 and he went on to write her album Variations Sur le Meme T'aime.
Listen to a recording of Tandem via YouTube here
The album Gainsbourg version femmes is a compilation album of Gainsbourg's songs sung by women.
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