Initials B.B
Serge Gainsbourg
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Une nuit que j’étais A me morfondre Dans quelque pub anglais Du cœur de Londres Parcourant l’Amour Monstre de Pauwels Me vint une vision Dans l’eau de Seltz Tandis que des médailles D’impérator Font briller à sa taille Le bronze et l’or Le platine lui grave D’un cercle froid La marque des esclaves A chaque doigt Jusques en haut des cuisses Elle est bottée Et c’est comme un calice A sa beauté Elle ne porte rien D’autre qu’un peu D’essence de Guerlain Dans les cheveux A chaque mouvement On entendait Les clochettes d’argent De ses poignets Agitant ses grelots Elle avança Et prononça ce mot Alméria
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Written by: Serge Gainsbourg
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23 facts about this song
Song Release"Initials B.B" by Serge Gainsbourg was first released in 1968, making it over half a century old.
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Iconic InspirationThe song was inspired by and named after the French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot, a significant cultural icon of the 1960s. She was also Serge Gainsbourg's lover for a period.
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Album RecognitionThis track is part of the album "Initials B.B.", which is considered among Gainsbourg's essential albums for showcasing his musical versatility.
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Unique StylesThe song displays a blend of pop, rock, and orchestral arrangements typical of Gainsbourg's distinctive and innovative style.
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Popularity"Initials B.B." is iconic and regularly appears in various "best-of" compilations of Serge Gainsbourg's work.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe lyrics mention other famous people such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, connecting the song even more closely to its zeitgeist.
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Music CompositionThe haunting melody of "Initials B.B." was taken from Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, showing Gainsbourg's ability to blend classical music with pop tunes.
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CollaborationGainsbourg frequently collaborated with Bardot during her singing career, but "Initials B.B." is undoubtedly among their most memorable collaborations.
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Song NarrativeThe song references the end of Gainsbourg's intense and widely publicized affair with Bardot.
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Posthumous PopularityGainsbourg's rebellious image and unique music style, as embodied in songs like "Initials B.B.," continue to make him a subject of fascination years after his death in 1991.
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Album SalesDespite not initially achieving commercial success, the "Initials B.B." album has steadily gained recognition and appreciation over time. It has also found a younger audience due to various reissues.
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Cinematic InfluenceThe song's cinematic quality mirrors Gainsbourg's own interest in cinema - he was not just a singer and composer but also a film director and actor.
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Song OriginThe song "Initials B.B" was written and performed by Serge Gainsbourg, a renowned French singer-songwriter, and actor.
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Year of ReleaseThe track was first released in the year 1968 as a part of the album titled "Initials B.B".
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Inspiration behind the SongThe song was inspired by Brigitte Bardot, a popular French actress and singer who had a romantic relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. B.B are the initials of Brigitte Bardot.
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Musical StyleThe song is an example of Gainsbourg's 'yé-yé' style which was a popular genre of music in France during the 1960s. This style of music was marked by a jovial, upbeat mood and lyrics often centered on love, relationships, and youthful exuberance.
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Use of Orchestral SoundThe song features a notable orchestral sound, with a strong trumpet line that plays throughout the song.
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Ode to BardotBardot was considered a major sex symbol in the 1960s, and this song is one of many ways Gainsbourg celebrated her in his work.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Mick Harvey and Marilou, have covered "Initials B.B" in their albums.
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Connection with Classical MusicThe track includes a musical quote from Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in its intro and outro, showing the influence of classical compositions on Gainsbourg's music.
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Famous LyricA famous line from the song is "Elle a BB dans ses initiales," which translates to English as, "She has BB in her initials."
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Use in FilmThe song was used as the theme for the 1968 film, "Manon 70," which starred Bardot herself.
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LegacyEven after several decades, "Initials B.B" remains not only one of Gainsbourg's most iconic songs, but also a significant piece in French pop culture history.
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