Les Sucettes

Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin

About Les Sucettes

"Les Sucettes" ("Lollipops") is a French pop song written by Serge Gainsbourg and first recorded by France Gall in 1966. One of Gall's biggest hits, it was an unusually risqué song for its time, though in performing it she was unaware of the fact.


Year:
1969
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Annie aime les sucettes
Les sucettes à l'anis
Les sucettes à l'anis
De Annie
Donnent à ses baisers
Un goût anisé 
lorsque le sucre d'orge
Parfumé à l'anis
Coule dans la gorge d'Annie
Elle est au paradis

Pour quelques pennies
Annie
A ses sucettes à
L'anis
Elles ont la couleur de ses grands yeux
La couleur des jours heureux

Annie aime les sucettes
Les sucettes à l'anis
Les sucettes à l'anis
De Annie
Donnent à ses baisers
Un goût anisé 
Quand elle n'a sur la langue
Que le petit bâton
Elle prend ses jambes à son corps
Et retourne au drugstore

Pour quelques pennies
Annie
A ses sucettes à
L'anis
Elles ont la couleur de ses grands yeux
La couleur des jours heureux

Lorsque le sucre d'orge
Parfumé à l'anis
Coule dans la gorge d'Annie
Elle est au paradis

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Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg (French pronunciation: ​[sɛʁʒ ɡɛ̃sbuʁ]; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer, songwriter, poet, composer, artist, actor and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French popular music, he was renowned for his often provocative and scandalous releases, as well as his diverse artistic output, which embodied genres ranging from jazz, chanson, pop and yé-yé, to reggae, funk, rock, electronic and disco music. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize. His legacy has been firmly established, and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians. more »

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Written by: Serge Gainsbourg

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Les Sucettes" is a French pop song first performed by France Gall. It was very controversial due to its double entendre lyrics.
Personnel
The song was written and produced by Serge Gainsbourg, a renowned French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, and director.
Release
"Les Sucettes" was released in 1966 as an EP by France Gall, and it also served as the title track of her EP.
Controversy
The song's lyrics were about a girl who enjoys lollipops (sucettes), but Gainsbourg inserted a double entendre that represents an erotic act. This caused a scandal and left a traumatic effect on the young France Gall who had sung the song innocently without understanding the hidden meaning.
Music Video
The music video for "Les Sucettes" was directed by Jean-Christophe Averty. It also carried the same erotic undertones, which added fuel to the controversy surrounding the song.
Public Reaction
Public reaction to the song was mixed. Most people appreciated its musical and vocal merits, whilst others criticized the provocative metaphor woven into the seemingly innocent lyrics.
Impact
The scandal surrounding the song severely affected France Gall's relationship with Gainsbourg. Feeling betrayed by him, she decided to part ways. This resulted in Gainsbourg writing fewer songs for her.
Musical Style
The song is notable for Gainsbourg's provocative, lyrical creativity and Gall's sweet, saccharine delivery, contrasting with the suggestive theme.
Legacy
Despite the controversy, the song has since been covered and referenced by various artists, reflecting its enduring influence in the pop music realm.
Popular Culture
In 2001, a biographical film titled "Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life", directed by Joann Sfar, featured the creation and fallout of "Les Sucettes", showcasing the song's significance in Gainsbourg and Gall's careers.

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