Bonnie & Clyde - Lulu Gainsbourg
from the album From Gainsbourg to Lulu (2012)
Lulu Gainsbourg comes from a fine lineage of French musicians. His sister Charlotte's 2009 album IRM - produced by Beck - is a personal favorite. I have a friend who alway plays it when I am over for cocktails. His father, Serge, was a famous singer / songwriter / actor / poet / author, known for his "scandalous" works. Current artists, including Beck and Dan The Automater, consider him an influence. Lulu's mother was the French model Bambou.
Bonnie & Clyde is a cover version of his father's late-60's duet with Brigitte Bardot. For a duet partner on this song, Lulu chose actress Scarlett Johansson. I really dig how good their two voices sound together. Lulu provides a hushed vocal sung in French, Scarlett's vocal is semi-spoken in English. Combined, it creates a cool, sexy vibe.
The music adds additional texture to this vibe. The bass guitar provides a slow groove that is up front in the mix. I always dig songs that take this risky approach. The steady, relaxed drums and guitar add to the overall feel. But in the end, this song is all about the vocals.
I recommend this tune for your "chillin' out" playlist.
Click Here to take a listen.
Click Here to listen to the Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot original with Herbert's Fred & Ginger mix.
Lulu Gainsbourg comes from a fine lineage of French musicians. His sister Charlotte's 2009 album IRM - produced by Beck - is a personal favorite. I have a friend who alway plays it when I am over for cocktails. His father, Serge, was a famous singer / songwriter / actor / poet / author, known for his "scandalous" works. Current artists, including Beck and Dan The Automater, consider him an influence. Lulu's mother was the French model Bambou.
Bonnie & Clyde is a cover version of his father's late-60's duet with Brigitte Bardot. For a duet partner on this song, Lulu chose actress Scarlett Johansson. I really dig how good their two voices sound together. Lulu provides a hushed vocal sung in French, Scarlett's vocal is semi-spoken in English. Combined, it creates a cool, sexy vibe.
The music adds additional texture to this vibe. The bass guitar provides a slow groove that is up front in the mix. I always dig songs that take this risky approach. The steady, relaxed drums and guitar add to the overall feel. But in the end, this song is all about the vocals.
I recommend this tune for your "chillin' out" playlist.
Click Here to take a listen.
Click Here to listen to the Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot original with Herbert's Fred & Ginger mix.
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