Return to Jane: "Je T’aime…moi non plus" Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg (1969)

Editors Note: This edition of PMOS came your way about a month ago. At that time Substack and Spotify were patching some new wires and a couple of my dispatches got lost in translations. (The other was “Prog Fantasy” and it will get a fresh send also.) So thanks for your patience. Feel free to forward etc. If you didn’t hear it the first time around, or you simply have it on hot rotation, enjoy some love in the afternoon.Jane Birkin made her film debut in 1965 in “The Knack and How to Get It.” She was married to John Barry at the time, whose day job was producing the James Bond films with Sean Connery.  After they broke up, she hooked up with Serge Gainsbourg in France, and recorded one of the hottest and most controversial pop songs of all time.  It hit number one on the charts in England, despite the fact that it was banned completely from all radio.  Today you can hear it on compilations such as Music to Shag By.  Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg from 1969, with “Je T’aime…moi non plus.”WHAT DOES IT MEAN?"Je t'aime... moi non plus" (French for "I love you… me neither")🇫🇷SERGE Born Lucien Ginsburg on April 2, 1928, in Paris, France. • Rose to fame as a singer, songwriter, and musician in the 1960s. • Achieved international success with songs like “La Javanaise” and “Bonnie and Clyde.” • Notable collaborations with artists such as Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin. • Known for his provocative and avant-garde style in both music and fashion. • Continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 1970s and 1980s. • Recognized as a cultural icon and influential figure in French music and popular culture. • Passed away on March 2, 1991, in Paris, France.JANE • Born on December 14, 1946, in London, England. • Rose to fame as an actress and singer in the 1960s. • Became internationally known for her role in Michelangelo Antonioni's Blowup (1966), and Kaleidoscope (1966). • Gained further recognition for her collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg, including the controversial song “Je t’aime… moi non plus” in 1969. • Continued to pursue both acting and music throughout her career, releasing numerous albums and starring in various films. • Received awards and honors for her contributions to the arts, including a César Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1985. • Actively involved in humanitarian efforts, particularly in support of refugee causes. Died July 16, 2023, at 76. No official cause of death but she had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2002. She had also suffered a stroke in 2021.DiscographyStudio albums* Je t'aime... moi non plus (1969, with Serge Gainsbourg)* Di doo dah (1973)Lolita Go Home (1975)* Ex fan des sixties (1978)* Baby Alone in Babylone (1983)* Lost Song (1987)* Amours des feintes (1990)* Versions Jane (1996)* À la légère (1999)* Rendez-vous (2004)* Fictions (2006)* Enfants d'Hiver (2008)* Oh! Pardon tu dormais... (2020)Live albums* Jane Birkin au Bataclan (1987)* Intégral au Casino de Paris (1992)* Intégral à l'Olympia (1996)* Arabesque (2002)* Au palace (live) (2009)* Jane Birkin Sings Serge Gainsbourg via Japan(2012) “ The past is a blast.”Professor Mikey's OLD SCHOOL is a reader-supported publication. To always receive the latest new posts consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribing over at YouTube (@professormikeysoldschool) also helps keep the learning going and the paddles swinging. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit professormikey.substack.com/subscribe