From “Histoire De Melody Nelson”, 1971. One of the greatest and most influential concept albums in French language.
0:00 L’ Hotel Particulier
4:06 En Melody
Album personnel:
Serge Gainsbourg – vocals, piano, guitar
Alan Parker – guitar
Big Jim Sullivan – rhythm guitar
Dave Richmond – bass guitar
Roger Coulam – keyboards
Jean-Claude Vannier – arrangement, orchestra direction
Jane Birkin – vocals
Dougie Wright – drums
Jean-Luc Ponty – electric violin (on “En Melody”)
Jean-Claude Charvier – recording
Jean-Claude Desmarty – production