Serge Gainsbourg - Discography (1958-2003).zip
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Serge Gainsbourg - Discography (1958-2003).zip
Serge Gainsbourg was a French poet, singer-songwriter, painter, actor and director who left behind a rich and diverse musical legacy. He was known for his provocative and controversial lyrics, his eclectic style that ranged from jazz to reggae, and his collaborations with various artists such as Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. His discography spans over four decades and includes 16 studio albums, 4 live albums, 1 compilation album, 80 singles and EPs, and several soundtrack albums.
In this article, we will explore the discography of Serge Gainsbourg, from his debut album Du chant à la une in 1958 to his posthumous release L'ALbum de sa vie in 2021. We will also provide some information about his film scores, his most famous songs, and his influence on other musicians.
Studio Albums
Serge Gainsbourg released his first studio album, Du chant à la une, in 1958. It was a jazz-inspired album that featured songs such as "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas", "La Recette de l'amour fou", and "Douze belles dans la peau". The album was not a commercial success, but it established Gainsbourg as a talented songwriter and performer.
His next three albums, N 2 (1959), L'Étonnant Serge Gainsbourg (1961), and Serge Gainsbourg N 4 (1962), followed a similar style and included songs such as "La Javanaise", "L'Eau à la bouche", and "Les Amours perdues". These albums also featured some of his early collaborators, such as Alain Goraguer, Michel Colombier, and Elek Bacsik.
In 1963, Gainsbourg released Gainsbourg Confidentiel, a minimalist album that showcased his poetic lyrics and his guitar playing. The album was influenced by the American beat generation and included songs such as "Intoxicated Man", "Black Trombone", and "Le Talkie-Walkie". The album was critically acclaimed but sold poorly.
The following year, he released Gainsbourg Percussions, an experimental album that incorporated African rhythms and instruments. The album included songs such as "New York USA", "Joanna", and "Couleur Café". The album was also influenced by the music of Miriam Makeba, whom he met in 1964.
In 1966, Gainsbourg met Brigitte Bardot, a French actress and sex symbol who became his muse and lover. They recorded several songs together, such as "Harley Davidson", "Comic Strip", and "Bonnie & Clyde". They also recorded the original version of "Je t'aime... moi non plus", a song that featured simulated sounds of female orgasm. However, Bardot asked Gainsbourg not to release the song because of her marriage to Gunter Sachs.
In 1967, Gainsbourg released Anna, a soundtrack album for the TV musical comedy of the same name. The album featured songs such as "Sous le soleil exactement", "Roller Girl", and "Ne dis rien". The musical starred Anna Karina, a Danish-French actress who was married to Jean-Luc Godard at the time.
In 1968, Gainsbourg released two studio albums: Bonnie & Clyde and Initials B.B. The former was a collaboration with Bardot that included songs such as "Bonnie & Clyde", "Bubble Gum", and "Comic Strip". The latter was a tribute to Bardot that included songs such as "Initials B.B.", "Ford Mustang", and "Bloody Jack". Both albums were influenced by pop art and psychedelic rock.
In 1969, Gainsbourg met Jane Birkin, a British actress and singer who became his partner for the next 13 years. They recorded the song "Je t'aime... moi non plus" again and released it as a single. The song caused a scandal for its explicit lyrics and sounds and was banned or censored in many countries. However, it also became an international hit and reached number one in the UK chart.
They also released an album together, Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg, which included songs such as "69 année érotique", "Orang Outan", and "La Chanson de Slogan". The album was a commercial success and established Birkin as a singer in her own right.
In 1971, Gainsbourg released Histoire de Melody Nelson, a concept album that told the story of a middle-aged man who falls in love with a teenage girl after a car accident. The album was inspired by Vladimir Nabokov's novel Lolita and featured Jane Birkin as the voice of Melody. The album was produced and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier and included songs such as "Melody", "Ballade de Melody Nelson", and "L'Hôtel particulier". The album is widely regarded as Gainsbourg's masterpiece and one of the best albums of French pop music.
In 1973, Gainsbourg released Vu de l'extérieur, an album that included songs such as "Je suis venu te dire que je m'en vais", "Vu de l'extérieur", and "Sensuelle et sans suite". The album was a return to a more conventional pop style and reflected Gainsbourg's personal life and relationship with Birkin.
In 1975, Gainsbourg released Rock around the bunker, an album that parodied the rock and roll music of the 1950s and dealt with the theme of Nazism. The album included songs such as "Nazi Rock", "Tata teutonne", and "Yellow Star". The album was controversial and provocative, but also humorous and ironic.
In 1976, Gainsbourg released L'Homme à tête de chou, a concept album that told the story of a man who falls in love with a shampoo girl and ends up killing her. The album was inspired by the sculpture of the same name by Claude Lalanne and featured songs such as "L'Homme à tête de chou", "Variations sur Marilou", and "Marilou sous la neige". The album was also produced and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier and is considered one of Gainsbourg's best albums.
In 1979, Gainsbourg released Aux armes et cætera, an album that featured reggae versions of his songs, as well as a reggae version of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise". The album was recorded in Jamaica with musicians such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Rita Marley. The album included songs such as "Aux armes et cætera", "Lola Rastaquouère", and "Daisy Temple". The album was a huge success in France and sparked a controversy with right-wing veterans of the Algerian War who threatened to kill Gainsbourg for his rendition of "La Marseillaise". Gainsbourg defended his version by saying that it was closer to the original manuscript that showed the words "Aux armes et cætera" for the chorus.
In 1981, Gainsbourg released Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles, another reggae album that included songs such as "Overseas Telegram", "Ecce Homo", and "No Comment". The album was less successful than its predecessor and reflected Gainsbourg's depression and alcoholism.
In 1984, Gainsbourg released Love on the Beat, an album that featured electronic and synth-pop music. The album included songs such as "Love on the Beat", "Lemon Incest", and "Harley David Son of a Bitch". The album was controversial for its explicit lyrics and its duet with his daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg, who was 13 years old at the time. The song "Lemon Incest" was accused of promoting pedophilia and incest, but Gainsbourg claimed that it was a metaphor for his love for his daughter.
In 1987, Gainsbourg released You're Under Arrest, his last studio album before his death. The album featured jazz-funk music and included songs such as "You're Under Arrest", "Mon légionnaire", and "Gloomy Sunday". The album was dedicated to his son Lucien Gainsbourg, who was born in 1986.
Live Albums
Serge Gainsbourg released four live albums during his career: Enregistrement public au Théâtre Le Palace (1980), Gainsbourg Live (Casino de Paris) (1986), Le Zénith de Gainsbourg (1989), and 1963 Théâtre des Capucines (2009). These albums captured his performances in various venues and featured some of his most famous songs, as well as some improvisations and interactions with the audience. His live shows were often theatrical and unpredictable, sometimes involving props, costumes, or special guests.
Compilation Albums
Serge Gainsbourg released one official compilation album during his lifetime: De Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre (1989). This album was a retrospective of his career from 1959 to 1981 and included nine CDs with 207 tracks. The album also featured a booklet with photos, lyrics, and comments by Gainsbourg. The The article continues as follows:
The album was a commercial success and sold over one million copies in France. It was also the first album to use the term "Gainsbarre" to refer to Gainsbourg's alter ego, a drunken and rebellious persona that he adopted in the late 1970s.
Soundtrack Albums
Serge Gainsbourg composed and performed several soundtrack albums for films and TV shows, such as Les Loups dans la bergerie (1960), Anna (1967), Cannabis (1970), Je t'aime moi non plus (1976), Madame Claude (1977), Je vous aime (1980), and Tenue de soirée (1986). Some of these albums featured songs that became hits, such as "Requiem pour un con", "Je t'aime moi non plus", and "Dieu fumeur de havanes". Some of these albums also featured collaborations with other artists, such as Michel Colombier, Jean-Claude Brialy, and Catherine Deneuve.
Most Famous Songs
Serge Gainsbourg wrote and performed hundreds of songs during his career, many of which became classics of French pop music. Some of his most famous songs are:
- "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas" (1958): A song about a subway ticket puncher who dreams of escaping his boring job and life.
- "La Javanaise" (1963): A song about a brief and doomed love affair, written in a style that mimics the rhythm of the Javanese gamelan.
- "Bonnie & Clyde" (1968): A song inspired by the American outlaws and lovers, featuring Brigitte Bardot as Clyde.
- "Je t'aime... moi non plus" (1969): A song that simulates a sexual encounter between two lovers, featuring Jane Birkin as the female voice.
- "Melody" (1971): A song that introduces the concept album Histoire de Melody Nelson, featuring Jane Birkin as Melody.
- "L'Hôtel particulier" (1971): A song that describes the erotic rendezvous of the protagonist and Melody in a secluded hotel.
- "Aux armes et cætera" (1979): A song that adapts the French national anthem to a reggae style, causing controversy and outrage among some patriots.
- "Lemon Incest" (1984): A song that duets with his daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg, using a pun on the words "un zeste" (a zest) and "incest".
- "You're Under Arrest" (1987): A song that parodies the American cop shows and features a rap by Gainsbourg.
Influence on Other Musicians
Serge Gainsbourg influenced many musicians from different genres and countries, such as Beck, Air, Portishead, Massive Attack, Blur, Pulp, Franz Ferdinand, Lana Del Rey, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Lorde, The Weeknd, Drake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, and many others. His songs have been covered or sampled by artists such as Mick Harvey, Placebo, Nouvelle Vague, Gorillaz, Marianne Faithfull, Pet Shop Boys, Céline Dion, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and many others. His songs have also been used in films, TV shows, commercials, and video games, such as Kill Bill, Moulin Rouge, The Wolf of Wall Street, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, La La Land, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and FIFA. His style and persona have also inspired many fashion designers, photographers, and artists, such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Hedi Slimane, Terry Richardson, and Banksy.
Conclusion
Serge Gainsbourg was a prolific and influential musician who left a lasting mark on French and international pop culture. His discography is a testament to his creativity, versatility, and originality. He was a master of words, music, and provocation. He was a genius and a legend.
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