Brigitte Bardot capturée par Giancarlo Botti en 1961
Brigette Bardot
Author: THE HOBBLEDEHOY
Michael Stevenson, aka Dai Bando, Johnny Foreigner, Monsieur Pas De Merde, is a blogger of French and British culture. His blogs "Pas De Merde" and "The Hobbledehoy" have been called "marvelous" by some, and "meh" by others.
Classic photo of Saint-Germain-des-Prés jazz scene, 1951
In 1951, photographer Robert Doisneau captured a vibrant moment at Club Saint-Germain in Paris, showcasing Claude Mocquery and James Campbell dancing. The image, set in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, epitomizes the post-war Parisian jazz scene, where intellectuals, artists, and musicians gathered in lively cafés and clubs. Doisneau, known for his humanist photography, skillfully framed this dance, capturing not just the motion but the spirit of the time—a blend of music, culture, and the joie de vivre that defined Paris in the 1950s. The photograph remains a timeless representation of the city’s creative energy during that era.
Juliette Gréco – “Déshabillez moi”
Sylvie Vartan “Mister John B”
In 1966, Sloop John B was adapted into French by Giles Thibaut, Georges Aber, and Eddie Vartan as “Mister John B” and performed by Vartan’s sister Sylvie and released as a single in July 1966 as a non-album single, based on the Beach Boys version from earlier that year.
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