Tag Archives: French

One Random Single a Day #100: “Chelsea Burns” (2005) by Keren Ann

Yes!! Finally, I’ve reached the big 100. Of course, I still need to catch up with at least 16-20 new entries in the immediate future to be completely on track. But in any case, I’ve reached 100 which is an … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #96: “Lady Melody” (2008) by Tom Frager

Oh hey, another French #1 single! In case you lost count, the first I’ve covered was the lush, beautiful “Les valses de Vienne”, and this one is the second (or at least, the second from a French artist – I’m too … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #89: “Very Good, c’est si bon” (1969) by Jacqueline Boyer

Jacqueline Boyer is a French singer and actress, the daughter of French performers Lucienne Boyer and Jacques Pills. Years earlier, her father had competed on the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Mon ami Pierrot”, in which he ended up … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #76: “Ne retiens pas tes larmes” (2005) by Amel Bent

Amel Bent is a French performer whose career was jump-started by her inclusion in the TV talent showcase Nouvelle Star, which is essentially the French equivalent of Pop Idol and American Idol. Although she was eliminated from the show in the semifinal round, … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #62: “Get Misunderstood” (2002) by Troublemakers

Troublemakers are a French electronic music trio from Marseille, who formed in 1998, were quickly signed, and soon released their debut album Doubts & Convictions. The three had initially formed their friendship out of a shared love for, amongst other things, … Continue reading

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