Name: Intoxicated Man.
Brand: Serge Gainsbourg

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cm274277374

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Double CD housed in digipack with 36 page booklet in French and English. 63 songs including 12 rare titles.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-06-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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3149020934319

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Serge Gainsbourg

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Rest of World

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Le Chant du Monde

Le Chant du Monde is a French label and music publishing house founded in 1938 by Léon Moussinac. Supported by prestigious allies such as Georges Auric, Roger Désormière, Arthur Honegger, Charles Kœchlin, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Manuel Rosenthal et Albert Roussel, they have become known for their collection of traditional music recordings and commissioned compositions that transcribe French oral traditions. After WWII, they acquired les Editions sociales internationales and became the French editor of Russian composers Serge Prokofiev, Dimitri Chostakovitch and Aram Khatchatourian. They were also the first producer of notable artists like Léo Ferré, Mouloudji, Cora Vaucaire and Colette Magny.
In January 1982, Le Chant Du Monde faced bankruptcy but was reactivated six months later with a new distributor. In 1993, they merged with Arlesian-based French distributor [l19369] and now focus on classical music, pop music, children's music and traditional music.

Serge Gainsbourg (April 2, 1928 – March 2, 1991) was a multi-talented artist known for his work as a poet, singer-songwriter, painter, actor and director. Born in Paris to Jewish Russian parents, Gainsbourg initially aspired to be a painter but found success as a piano player in bars. He reluctantly took on singing roles and went on to become a renowned composer and producer.

Gainsbourg drew inspiration from Boris Vian and sought to break free from traditional French chanson music by exploring other genres like British and American pop. He also wrote soundtracks for over 40 movies and directed four films himself. Notably, his song "Je t'aime... moi non plus" featuring simulated sounds of female orgasm caused controversy and censorship upon its release.

His songs were often interpreted by British torch singer Petula Clark, while Dionne Warwick's version of "Mamadou" became the first English-language adaptation of one of Gainsbourg's songs. His concept album "Histoire de Melody Nelson," produced by Jean-Claude Vannier, has had a lasting influence on artists such as Air, David Holmes, and Beck.

In 1978, Gainsbourg collaborated with Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, and Rita Marley to create a reggae version of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise." This rendition sparked

Serge Gainsbourg, the French synonym for cool, brought the French tradition of chanson and rock music together in a unique and hip amalgam. Chant du Monde have brought together a specially curated collection of songs from the zenith of Gainsbourg’s career, 1958 - 62.

Intoxicated Man.

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