Collectible as much for the classic sleeve as the music. A soundtrack from her 1968 TV-show, including songs also appearing on a few earlier '45 releases. Most tracks have full orchestral backing using four different arrangers. There are fifteen cuts of which four are instrumental, the remaining vocal with seven up-tempo and two ballads. She wasn't the greatest singer on earth, but her voice had a kind of girlish sensuality and you get a lot of that here. Together with the serious and elaborated arrangements it's like a message from another era - genuine and tactile, far from today's groomed studio products. I know many see this as no more than adorable kitch, but I'd rather skip the kitch part and just call it adorable. Favorite tracks are the ones written by Serge Gainsbourg - "Harley Davidson" and "Contact". Originally also released in Canada with same number and cover design. First French issue as compatible only. Sounds OK in stereo, but a lot better with the mono button pressed. It had label as shown here, thick unflexible vinyl and laminated flip/back cover. (FÄV*)(MFÄX*) (GZÅ*)
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