Released in 1971, Histoire de Melody Nelson is Serge Gainsbourg’s very first concept album, produced in collaboration with his composer friend Jean-Claude Vannier.
Released in 1971, Histoire de Melody Nelson is Serge Gainsbourg’s very first concept album, produced in collaboration with his composer friend Jean-Claude Vannier.
Recorded between London and Paris, it recalls his previous hit, Bonnie and Clyde, but instead of Brigitte Bardot, the singer has Jane Birkin as his new muse. The young woman lends her voice while pregnant with their daughter, Charlotte. Certified gold in 1983, the album is a real reference for many artists and is even ranked by Rolling Stone France, fourth best French rock album.
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Head to Melbourne, Australia for a stroll along AC/DC Lane before crossing the iconic Abbey Road pedestrian crossing in the company of The Beatles. Visit Janis Joplin‘s home in San Francisco and find out how Johnny Cash ended up playing his greatest hits to a crowd of prisoners in San Quentin. Travel the winding roads of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and stop in Japan to catch up with Deep Purple, Phil Collins and Daft Punk. Drive down the Tina Turner Highway before entering some of the most legendary studios in music history. Go back to the troubled origins of Billie Holiday and make a pact with Robert Johnson at the famous crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Embark immediately on an exhilarating world tour with some of music’s most iconic bands and artists! Relive the Jimi Hendrix concert on the Isle of Wight before paying tribute to Bob Marley in Jamaica.
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