Gaby Oh Gaby

Alain Bashung

About Gaby Oh Gaby

"Gaby oh Gaby" is a song first published by Alain Bashung. Written by Boris Bergman with music by Bashung, it was initially published as a single in 1980 on Philips, with "Elle s'fait rougir toute seule" as the B-side. The single became a huge hit in France, and therefore the song was included on the album Roulette russe in a reissue nicknamed Nouveau couplage, and then on the CD reissue of the next album, Pizza.


Year:
1998
3:55
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Je fais mon footing au milieu des algues et des coraux
Et je fais mes pompes sur les restes d'un vieux cargo
Je dis bonjour, faut bien que je me mouille
C'est ma dernière surprise partie je m'écrase le nez au hublot
J'ai mon contrat de confiance l’encéphale qui faut
J'ai du bol, J'en vois qui rigolent

Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu devrais pas me laisser la nuit
Je peux pas dormir je fais que des conneries
Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu veux que je te chante la mer
Le long, le long, le long des golfes
Pas très clairs

En regardant les résultats de son chek-up
Un requin qui fumait plus a rallumé son clop
Ça fait frémir, faut savoir dire stop
Tu sais, tu sais c'est comme ce type qui voudrait que je me soigne
Et que abandonne son cleps au mois d'août en Espagne
Je sens comme un vide, remets moi Johnny Kidd

Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu devrais pas me laisser la nuit
Je peux pas dormir je fais que des conneries
Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu veux que je te chante la mer
Le long, le long, le long des golfes
Pas très clairs

Gaby, je t'ai déjà dit que t'es bien plus belle que Mauricette
Qu'est belle comme un pétard qu'attend plus qu'une allumette
Ça fait craquer, au feu les pompiers
Aujourd'hui c'est vendredi et je voudrais bien qu'on m'aime
Je sens que je vais finir chez Wanda et ses sirènes, et ses sirènes

Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu devrais pas me laisser la nuit
Je peux pas dormir je fais que des conneries
Oh Gaby, Gaby
Tu veux que je te chante la mer
Le long, le long, le long des golfes
Pas très clairs

Alors à quoi ça sert la frite si t'as pas les moules
Ça sert à quoi le cochonnet si t'as pas les boules

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Alain Bashung

Alain Bashung (born Alain Baschung [alɛ̃ baʃuŋ]) (1 December 1947 – 14 March 2009) was a French singer, songwriter and actor. In France, he is considered one of the most important singer in French chanson and French rock. He rose to prominence in the early 80s with hit songs such as "Gaby oh Gaby" and "Vertige de l'amour", and later had a string of hit successes from the 90s onward, such as "Osez Joséphine", "Ma petite entreprise" or "La nuit je mens". He has had an influence on many later French artists, and is the most awarded artist in the Victoires de la Musique history with 12 victoires obtained throughout his career. more »

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Written by: Alain Bashung, Boris Bergman

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9 facts about this song

Musical Facts
"Gaby, Oh Gaby" is considered one of the signature songs of Alain Bashung. - This rock song was written by Boris Bergman and Bashung himself. - The song features electric guitars, synthesizers, and drums, lending it a unique soundscape.
Commercial Success
The single was released in July 1980 and became an instant success in France. - It topped the Singles Sales Chart in France for two months.
Notable Performances
In 1992, for the album "Osez Josephine", Bashung performed a slower, nostalgic version of the original song.
Cultural Impact
"Gaby, Oh Gaby" helped to establish Bashung as one of the pioneers of French rock. - It is now considered a classic and frequently played on French radio stations.
Unique Inspiration
According to some, the song was inspired by a real woman named Gaby, who was reportedly the lover of Bashung. He crafted the song using the emotions and experiences from their relationship.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics are poetry, conveying the singer's intense yearning for a woman named Gaby. - The famous chorus translates to "Gaby, oh Gaby, if you only knew what lack does to me."
Discography Trivia
Originally, "Gaby, Oh Gaby" was a new song added to the reissue of the album "Roulette Russe", which initially didn't have much commercial success. - This reissued version with "Gaby, Oh Gaby" significantly boosted the album's popularity.
Recognition
The song regularly enters the rankings of the greatest songs in the history of French song. In 2017, the Rolling Stones listed it as the 80th best French rock song.
Song Version
An English version of "Gaby, Oh Gaby" was recorded but was not released until 1993, on the album "Osez Bashung".

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