Released 7 years ago this November
Les Vieilles Canailles Le Live
Eddy Mitchell · 2019
112 min · 24 tracks · rock and roll
A vibrant celebration of rock and roll infused with nostalgic French charm and lively audience interactions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Les Playboys — This track embodies the playful spirit of the album, blending catchy melodies with lighthearted lyrics about the carefree lifestyle of young men.
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Gabrielle — A poignant ballad that showcases Mitchell's vocal depth and emotional range, this song resonates with personal storytelling amidst universal themes of love and longing.
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L’Opportuniste — With its sharp social commentary wrapped in an upbeat tempo, this track highlights Mitchell's ability to blend entertainment with thought-provoking lyrics.
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La Fille du Père Noël — This festive classic adds a whimsical touch to the album, demonstrating Mitchell's knack for capturing holiday spirit through engaging narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A well-shaped live set gains character from three distinct songbooks meeting onstage, though its appeal depends more on performance and recognition than new writing.
What we noticed
- A spoken intro opens the 23-track main sequence, and a matching outro closes it; the separately listed final track appears beyond that frame.
- The set moves between songs associated with the three singers, from Dutronc’s “Les Playboys” and Hallyday’s “Noir c’est noir” to Mitchell’s “C’est un rocker.”
- The sequence shifts from familiar solo hits to shared-stage numbers such as “Vieille canaille” and “Et moi, et moi, et moi,” then returns to a Hallyday song on the catalogued last track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Et moi, et moi, et moi
The verses shift from an introspective tone to a collective reflection on personal identities and desires within society.
The use of first-person plural creates a sense of shared experience, inviting listeners into a communal exploration of individuality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 C’est pourtant vrai (intro) 2:07
- 2 Les Playboys 4:31
- 3 Noir c’est noir 3:18
- 4 C’est un rocker 6:22
- 5 Les Cactus 3:51
- 6 L’Opportuniste 3:00
- 7 La Fille du Père Noël 3:56
- 8 Quelque chose de Tennessee 5:28
- 9 J’aime les filles 4:35
- 10 Le Cimetière des éléphants 4:56
- 11 Lèche-bottes blues 4:56
- 12 Excuse-moi partenaire 4:10
- 13 Joue pas de Rock’n’Roll pour moi 6:29
- 14 Be‐bop‐a‐lula 3:35
- 15 Il est cinq heures, Paris s’éveille 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Couleur menthe à l’eau 4:12
- 2 Gabrielle 8:00
- 3 Le Pénitencier 6:08
- 4 On veut des légendes 4:40
- 5 Vieille canaille 4:49
- 6 Et moi, et moi, et moi 4:03
- 7 Pas de Boogie Woogie 6:16
- 8 C’est pourtant vrai (outro) 1:46
- 9 Toute la musique que j’aime 8:01
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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