Le Twenty-Two Bar by Dominique A(né) and his then girlfriend Francoiz Breut was his breakthrough in France, the single sold more than 100.000 copies in 1995. Third album La Mémoire Neuve, from which it is taken, is still considered Dominique's best album. They sang more duets, for instance on Ané's second album Si Je Connais Harry.
I don't know where it went wrong between Francoiz and Dominique, I think they're still friends because he still contributes to her albums - for instance, Dominique wrote the words to KM 83, one of the best songs on Breut's most recent cd.
Not sure what Le Twenty-Two Bar is about, reading the lyrics I guess it's about being (or feeling) excluded, waiting for an opportunity to pitch in. The song starts as a bit cheesy dance-song, but then shifts to a furious flamenco-like melody. You can almost see the dust rising up from the dancer's feet.
Dominique released a very recommendable album in 2004 (Tout Sera Comme Avant), and this March his new album will be released, according to this great tribute-site. Francoiz is currently on tour, I sure hope to see her when she plays the German town of Aachen in March. And, she's coming to the UK as well!
Dominique A. & Francoiz Breut - Le Twenty-Two Bar
Yikes.. I'm still catching up on the Dominique A and Francoise Breut releases - they are hard to come by here in the US! I've enjoyed their earlier albums.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHaha, the relationship/gossip mill...apparently Biolay used to go out with Keren Ann!
They all seem to stay friends though....
This song and Katerine's Parlez-vous anglais... made me addicted to contemporary French pop in the first place. They gave me a strong urge to dance.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHappy New Year, Guuzbourg :)