Jaune
Jean-Pierre Ferland · 1970
131 min · 36 tracks · blues · country · folk rock
A tapestry of poetic lyricism woven with folk melodies and blues-infused instrumentals creates an evocative listening experience.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its lyrical depth and musical diversity, showcasing Ferland's unique ability to blend traditional Quebecois sounds with contemporary influences. It received critical acclaim, contributing to the rise of Quebec's artistic renaissance during the 1970s and influencing subsequent generations of Canadian artists.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Jaune' was Jean-Pierre Ferland's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Le temps des cerises' in 1969. By this time, he had established himself as a prominent figure in Quebec's music scene, blending French chanson with various genres like folk and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Rich· Beth Sherburn· Lead Belly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Prologue (Version remixée) 1:02
- 12 Prologue 1:01
- 13 Le petit roi 4:13
- 14 Quand on aime on a toujours vingt ans Standout 3:00
- 15 Sing Sing 4:54
- 16 God Is an American Standout 5:16
- 17 Le chat du café des artistes Standout 4:38
- 18 ... 0:43
- 19 Y'a des jours 3:48
- 20 Ce qu'on dit quand on tient une femme dans ses bras 3:52
- 21 Épilogue 1:19
- 22 It Ain't Fair 2:08
Disc 2
- 1 Prologue 2:25
- 2 Le petit roi 3:48
- 3 Quand on aime on a toujours vingt ans Standout 4:03
- 4 Sing Sing 5:47
- 5 God Is an American Standout 6:03
- 6 Le chat du café des artistes Standout 4:30
- 7 ... 1:23
- 8 Y'a des jours 5:24
- 9 Ce qu'on dit quand on tient une femme dans ses bras 3:53
- 10 Épilogue 4:00
- 11 It Ain't Fair 2:52
- 12 Le chat du café des artistes Standout 5:52
- 13 [untitled] 11:11
Disc 3
- 1 Prologue 1:02
- 2 Le petit roi 4:10
- 3 Quand on aime on a toujours vingt ans Standout 3:00
- 4 Sing Sing 4:52
- 5 God Is an American Standout 5:12
- 6 Le chat du café des artistes Standout 4:42
- 7 ... 0:41
- 8 Y'a des jours 3:47
- 9 Ce qu'on dit quand on tient une femme dans ses bras 3:48
- 10 Épilogue 1:17
- 11 It Ain't Fair 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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