album · September 1, 1958
Du chant à la une!...
Universal Music Division Mercury RecordsSee this day
singer-songwriterjazzpop
Gainsbourg's debut album, "Du chant à la une!...", showcases his early work, blending jazz influences with a unique chanson style. The album features his first hit single, "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas."
- The album was released on September 1, 1958, by Universal Music Division Mercury Records.
- It features the song "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas," which became Gainsbourg's first major hit.
- Gainsbourg initially studied art and began his career as a painter before turning to music.
Serge Gainsbourg was a Parisian singer-songwriter known for his distinctive jazz and pop recordings. At the time of this album's release, he was a relatively new artist, having only begun his recording career a few years prior.
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