Serge Gainsbourg (April 2, 1928 – March 2, 1991) was a French poet, singer-songwriter, actor and director. Gainsbourg's varied style and individuality made him difficult to categorize. Although famous in France for many years, he did not achieve his first No. 1 album until 1979 when he released Aux Armes et caetera more than twenty years after his music career had begun. But since the 1980s his legacy has been firmly established.
In 1969 he released what would become his most famous song in the English-speaking world, "Je t'aime... moi non plus", which featured simulated sounds of female orgasm. Originally recorded with Brigitte Bardot, it was released with a different female singer, future girlfriend Jane Birkin, when Bardot backed out. While Gainsbourg declared it the "ultimate love song," it was considered too "hot"; the song was censored in various countries and in France even the toned-down version was suppressed. Even the Vatican made a public statement citing the song as offensive. Its notoriety led to it reaching no. 1 in the UK singles chart.
There are plenty of good videos of serge but I could only post this documentry with
another of his many sexy collaberations. For an outstanding live frenchy funked out
jam with him being allways so damn cool, use the link on 'bedazzeled' below.
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Serge Gainsbourg "Requiem Pour Un Con"
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/2006/04/index.html
A french version of James Brown's funky drummer.
Vanessa Paradis : "Making of 'Variations Sur Le Meme T'Aime"
A Documentary that takes you behind the scenes of Vanessa and Serge Gainsbourg as they work hand in hand to produce her sophomore album. With outtakes and interviews
by kabitat
After all the coquettes he worked with it seemed only fitting to work with
Vanessa Paradis (Johnny Depp's babe)
