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| Gainsbourg Confidentiel | ||||
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| Released | January 7, 1964 | |||
| Recorded | 12–14 November 1963 | |||
| Studio | Studio D.M.S., Paris | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 26:24 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Producer | Claude Dejacques | |||
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Gainsbourg Confidentiel is the fifth studio album by French musician Serge Gainsbourg, released in 1964. It features a minimalistic approach to jazz, with only a double bass and an electric guitar.
All tracks are written by Serge Gainsbourg, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chez les yé-yé" | 2:29 | |
| 2. | "Sait-on jamais où va une femme quand elle vous quitte" | 2:02 | |
| 3. | "Le Talkie-walkie" | 2:02 | |
| 4. | "La Fille au rasoir" | 1:43 | |
| 5. | "La Saison des pluies" (original by Jackie Laurence) | lyrics: Serge Gainsbourg; music: Elek Bacsik | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Elaeudanla Téitéia" | 1:38 | |
| 7. | "Scenic Railway" | 2:32 | |
| 8. | "Le Temps des yoyos" | 2:35 | |
| 9. | "Amour sans amour" | 2:02 | |
| 10. | "No, No, Thanks, No" | 2:31 | |
| 11. | "Maxim's" | 1:49 | |
| 12. | "Negative Blues" | 1:34 |
Credits adapted from liner notes.
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