Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg cover

Released 57 years ago this June

Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg · 1969

31 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock

A provocative blend of lush orchestration and playful, suggestive lyrics that redefine pop's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • playful and suggestive themes
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1969, Jane Birkin was transitioning from a film actress to a music artist, marking her first significant collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg. This album followed her debut in the music scene and established her as a voice of the burgeoning 1960s European pop culture, particularly through her partnership with Gainsbourg, who was already gaining acclaim for his avant-garde approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Je t’aime… moi non plus 4:25
  • 2 L’Anamour 2:39
  • 3 Orang-outan 2:25
  • 4 Sous le soleil exactement 2:48
  • 5 18-39 2:49
  • 6 69 année érotique 3:19
  • 7 Jane B. 3:05
  • 8 Élisa 2:28
  • 9 Le canari est sur le balcon 2:18
  • 10 Les Sucettes 2:28
  • 11 Manon 2:43

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata