Serge Gainsbourg | |
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 Gainsbourg in 1981 | |
| Born | Lucien Ginsburg 2 April 1928 Paris, France |
| Died | 2 March 1991 (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris |
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| Years active | 1957–1991 |
| Spouses | Elisabeth "Lize" Levitsky
(m. 1951; div. 1957)Béatrice Pancrazzi
(m. 1964; div. 1966) |
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| Children | 4, including Charlotte |
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| Labels | (Universal Music Group) |
Serge Gainsbourg (French: [sɛʁʒ ɡɛ̃zbuʁ] ; born Lucien Ginsburg;[a] 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion.[2] His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica.[3] Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.
His lyrical works incorporated wordplay, with humorous, bizarre, provocative, sexual, satirical or subversive overtones. Gainsbourg wrote over 550 songs,[4][5] which have been covered more than 1,000 times by diverse artists.[6] Since his death from a second heart attack in 1991, Gainsbourg's music has reached legendary stature in France. While controversial in his lifetime, he has become one of France's best-loved public figures.[7] He has also gained a cult following all over the world with chart success in the United Kingdom and Belgium with "Je t'aime... moi non plus" and "Bonnie and Clyde", respectively.
- ^ Jones, Mikey IQ (10 September 2015). "A beginner's guide to Serge Gainsbourg". Fact. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
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- ^ Robinson, Lisa (15 October 2007). "The Secret World of Serge Gainsbourg". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ fr:Liste des chansons de Serge Gainsbourg
- ^ fr:Reprises des chansons de Serge Gainsbourg
- ^ E.W. (12 October 2017). "In 'Rest', Charlotte Gainsbourg explores the sharp edges of grief". The Economist. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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