Ça plane pour moi
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"" is a punk rock
song by Plastic Bertrand
, although the voice on the original recordings is of producer Lou Deprijck
. It was issued as a single in December 1977. The song was composed by Yvan Lacomblez and produced by Lou Deprijck. "Jet Boy, Jet Girl
", an adaptation recorded in November 1977 by Elton Motello
, has the same melody. The song was covered by many artists and in its original form made #8 on the UK charts.
"" is a French idiomatic expression which translates literally as "It is gliding for me"; however, its meaning is best translated as "Everything's going well for me".
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
song by Plastic Bertrand
Plastic Bertrand
Plastic Bertrand is a Belgian musician, songwriter, producer, editor and television presenter, best known for the 1977 international hit single "Ça plane pour moi".-Early life and bands:...
, although the voice on the original recordings is of producer Lou Deprijck
Lou Deprijck
Lou Deprijck is a Belgian singer and music producer born in 1946 in Lessines, Wallonia. He was a major figure in the Belgian pop scene of the 1970s and 1980s, with more than 20 million copies of his compositions sold worldwide...
. It was issued as a single in December 1977. The song was composed by Yvan Lacomblez and produced by Lou Deprijck. "Jet Boy, Jet Girl
Jet Boy, Jet Girl
"Jet Boy, Jet Girl" is a risqué song by Elton Motello about a 15-year-old boy's sexual relationship with an older man, who then rejects him for a girl...
", an adaptation recorded in November 1977 by Elton Motello
Elton Motello
Elton Motello was a punk and New Wave band.Elton Motello is both the moniker of Alan Ward, the lead singer and songwriter, and the name of the band itself...
, has the same melody. The song was covered by many artists and in its original form made #8 on the UK charts.
"" is a French idiomatic expression which translates literally as "It is gliding for me"; however, its meaning is best translated as "Everything's going well for me".
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Other versions
- In 1977, Elton MotelloElton MotelloElton Motello was a punk and New Wave band.Elton Motello is both the moniker of Alan Ward, the lead singer and songwriter, and the name of the band itself...
covered the song under the title "Jet Boy Jet Girl". This version was then covered by numerous bands, including The Damned, Captain Sensible, The Softies and Chron Gen. - In 1979, TelexTelex (band)The Belgian synth-pop group Telex was formed in 1978 by Marc Moulin, Dan Lacksman, and Michel Moers, with the intention of "Making something really European, different from rock, without guitar — and the idea was electronic music." Mixing the aesthetics of disco, punk and experimental electronic...
released "Ça plane pour moi" in an extremely slow version, on their album Looking For Saint Tropez. - in 1992, Sonic YouthSonic YouthSonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
recorded a version of this song as a contribution to the covers compilation album Freedom of Choice: Yesterday's New Wave Hits As Performed By Today's Stars. - In 1993, Leila KLeila KLaila El Khalifi better known by her stage name Leila K, is a Swedish Eurodance singer and former rapper of Moroccan descent.-Biography:...
released "Ça plane pour moi" as a double A-side single with the song "Check the Dan". - In 1996, Mr. Ed Jumps the GunMr. Ed Jumps the GunMr. Ed Jumps the Gun is a German rock group from Berlin, comprising rapper M.C.O., guitarist J.D., bassist Big H, and drummer Mr. Ho. The group performed a cover of Smoke on the Water, called simply "Smoke", that appeared in Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix...
's version was featured on the soundtrack to Barb WireBarb Wire (film)-Cast:* Pamela Anderson Lee as Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski* Temuera Morrison as Axel Hood* Victoria Rowell as Dr. Corrina "Cora D" Devonshire* Jack Noseworthy as Charlie Kopetski* Xander Berkeley as Alexander Willis* Udo Kier as Curly...
, the Pamela AndersonPamela AndersonPamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
film. - In 1996, Presidents of the United States of AmericaThe Presidents of the United States of America (band)The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as Pot USA or "PUSA" or The Presidents, are a twice Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece group currently comprises vocalist and "basitarist" Chris Ballew,...
released "Ça plane pour moi" as a single. - In 1997, Thee HeadcoateesThee HeadcoateesThee Headcoatees is a band that was formed in the Medway Garage Scene in north Kent, England in 1991. The members of this all girl band were Holly Golightly, Kyra LaRubia, Ludella Black and "Bongo" Debbie Green.-Formation:...
released "Ça plane pour moi" on their album Punk Girls. - In 1999, Hemmi GunnHermann GunnarssonHermann Gunnarsson commonly referred to by his nickname, Hemmi Gunn, is an Icelandic television and radio personality, performer and former soccer and handball player at an international level....
made his own version of the song, called "Einn Dans við Mig" (One Dance with me). - In 2001, Lost Acapulco recorded a version of the song, called "Olvidemos el romance", with different lyrics for a track of the soundtrack of the Mexican movie Perfume de Violetas.
- In 2005, Savage CircusSavage CircusSavage Circus is a German/Swedish power metal band originally created as a side project by Thomen Stauch before leaving Blind Guardian.-Biography:...
recorded a cover of the song as a Japanese bonus track for their album Dreamland ManorDreamland ManorDreamland Manor is the debut album of German power metal band Savage Circus.-Track listing:All music written by: Savage CircusAll lyrics by: Jens Carlsson & Piet Sielck# "Evil Eyes" – 6:58# "Between the Devil and the Seas" – 5:25...
. - In 2006, Richard Thompson edited a version available on the box set The Life and Music of Richard ThompsonRT - The Life and Music of Richard ThompsonRT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson is a box set by Richard Thompson, released in February 2006.This box set gives an extensive overview of Thompson's long career without including content from any of his mainstream albums....
. - In 2007, Presidents of the United States of AmericaThe Presidents of the United States of America (band)The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as Pot USA or "PUSA" or The Presidents, are a twice Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece group currently comprises vocalist and "basitarist" Chris Ballew,...
's version was featured in a PepsiPepsiPepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
commercialTelevision advertisementA television advertisement or television commercial, often just commercial, advert, ad, or ad-film – is a span of television programming produced and paid for by an organization that conveys a message, typically one intended to market a product... - In 2008, Vampire WeekendVampire WeekendVampire Weekend is an American indie rock band from New York City that formed in 2006 and signed to XL Recordings. The Band has four members: Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Tomson, and Chris Baio. The band released its first album Vampire Weekend in 2008, which produced the singles "Mansard...
posted a live cover of this song on their MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
. - In 2009, Kim WildeKim WildeKim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...
performed the song as part of her live concerts all through Europe. - In 2009, Nouvelle VagueNouvelle Vague (band)Nouvelle Vague is a French musical collective led by musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux. Their name is a play on words, meaning "new wave" in French, and "bossa nova" in Portuguese...
released a cover of the song on their third album 3. - In 2009, The BossHossThe BossHossBossHoss is a band from Berlin which started in 2004 with Country & Western style cover versions of famous pop, rock and hip hop songs, for example "Hot in Herre" by Nelly, "Toxic" by Britney Spears and "Hey Ya!" by Outkast. They incorporate stereotypical American cowboy behavior into their act...
covered the song on the album Rodeo Radio. - In 2008, The Lost FingersThe Lost FingersThe Lost Fingers is a Canadian gypsy jazz music group based in Quebec City. Its members are Alex Morissette , Dr. Christian Roberge , and Byron "Maiden" Mikaloff ....
recorded a cover of "Ça plane pour moi" with Plastic Bertrand, released on their 2009 album Rendez-vous Rose.
External links
- http://www.plasticbertrand.com/ official Website