France GallLucky you, you get the best of the spoils right off the bat - the video clip of 'Nous Ne Sommes Pas Des Anges' from my perennial obsession, France Gall. Yes, a bit primitive and low-tech (especially when the camera remains on her through the scaffolding, while she stands there scratching her face!) but watching her face as she sings is a joy.

And I just adore this cover. It's from a 60s Quebecois girl group called Les Guerrières, who I know nothing about, except for reading this brief bio at Retro Jeunesse 60 (or more realistically, the translation). The pictures at Retro Jeunesse give you a good idea of what to expect from their version, kind of square and oddball at the same time. Look at them, they are just wacky!  Enjoy:

 

Comments (3)

  • mordi  
    absolutely fucking brilliant!
    thanks!
  • davecat  
    A France Gall Scopitone is an excellent way to start a blog. Or a week-end. Or anything, really. :-)
  • Christine  
    ta, mordi... seeing my first comment from you made my day! davecat - thank you. i'll have a couple more France videos up in the near future. look out for a german one coming soon!

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