Jane Birkin performs “Exercise in the form of Z”, written by Serge Gainsbourg.
Un chien en été
“Un chien en été” Robert Doisneau photographer (1978)
“En Bateau Georges Brassens”
Broadcast on France3 National 2013
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À l’occasion du centenaire de la naissance de Georges Brassens, une pléiade d’artistes reprennent ses chansons dans les rues de Sète. Avec Alain Souchon, Benjamin Biolay, Carla Bruni, Élodie Frégé, Raphaël, Jeanne Cherhal, Imany et Francis Cabrel.
Francis Cabrel, his life in songs
“Francis Cabrel, his life in songs” invites you to discover the story behind the 40 most emblematic titles of the poet of Astaffort.
In an exclusive interview, recorded in his village in Lot et Garonne, Francis Cabrel reveals his manufacturing secrets while looking at our world.
His successes have made him one of the major artists of French song, allowing him to establish a privileged relationship with the French-speaking public.
Francis Cabrel, his life in songs
Author: Valérie Alamo
Narrator: Laurent Petitguillaume
Podcast presentation: David Morel
Francis Cabrel sound recording and editing: Clément Baudouin (France Bleu Périgord)
Mixing: Orso Robaglia and Frédéric Gastine (France Bleu La Rochelle)
Co-production: ACR Midi Aquitaine, France Bleu Périgord and France Bleu La Rochelle
Production and direction: Stéphane Deschamps
Series in 40 episodes of 6 minutes.
Source: Francis Cabrel, sa vie en chansons en réécoute sur France Bleu – Émission sur France Bleu
Jane Birkin: ‘Serge Gainsbourg was a provocateur with a wildly romantic soul’
In 2013, Jane Birkin, who died on Sunday, spoke with Le Monde about singer Serge Gainsbourg, who was her partner and wrote many songs for her.
After Serge Gainsbourg met you, in 1968, he never appeared alone in a photo. We know that actresses attract photographers, but did Gainsbourg become Mr. Birkin by your side?
No, it’s much more prosaic than that. I had just arrived from England. We were starting a life together. I think Serge simply wanted to introduce me to the French. Right from our first collaboration, he put me in the spotlight. On the cover of the album Je T’Aime… Moi Non Plus, he preferred to show my face… with my big teeth! It was a very conscious decision. He wanted me to be associated with this success.
Later, when I took part in protests for abortion rights or against the death penalty, he was very concerned. It wasn’t a question of conviction. I knew his ideas. But showing up at these rallies, which were unpopular at the time, seemed risky to him. I had to be a star that was accepted by the French.
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