LIO_ LES BALLADES_ BEST OF_ ORIGINALY RELEASED 2005
25 years From the17 years-old Wanda, hanging around in her room, listnening to Blondie, Chiffons or Jane Birkin, fascinated by the images shining all over her, to the confirmed artist established in the European music scene with more than eight albums, numerous singles, some amazing videos ( with such directors as Jean-Pierre Jeunet ), and hundreds of worldwide shows, it seems like a tremendous gap... maybe it’s just a step.
Born in Mangalde, a tiny village in northern Portugal, Lio’s career started in a dazzling over-night explosion with the release of « Banana Split », the exquisite - instantly fixed in your mind - single, soon followed by the other european chart favorite « Amoureux Solitaires » ( both singles sold respectively 2 and 5 millions copies ). Far from an artificial glorious feat doomed to decline as fast as it went up, these years were the begining of a full, rich and eclectic career we had to celebrate with these two Best Of - Pop Songs & Ballades, ending the reissues serie by Ze Records where you can find the first seven albums, digitally remastered and trimmed with exclusive bonus tracks.
These compilations are, like a journey into Lio’s universe, filled with delightful imagerie and insolent dreams; going from the stirring « Sage Comme Une Image » or « Les Brunes Comptent Pas Pour Des Prunes », to the softer and emotional side of « L’Autre Joue » and « Je M’ennuie De Toi ». Whether it is on Pop Songs or Ballades, you’ll find that same particular state of mind, something between cynicism and tenderness, a subtle mix of naive character and strongly sharped personality. Lio’s musical panoply is also very similar to the way she managed her public life: ready to embrace many different universes and atmospheres. Lio’s legendary energy and cheeky enthusiasm are felt all over this compilation, sometimes in a cheerful way ( « Fallait Pas Commencer », « Suite Sixtine », « Teteou » ), sometimes through poetic melancholy ( « Si Belle Et Inutile », « Malaise Sur La Falaise », « Je Voudrais Bien Me Sentir Mal » ). The cover illustration of Pop Songs & Ballades by famous artist Guy Peeleart symbolizes perfectly this artful and sympathic duality, or, to be true to Lio’s verbal combinations, this sweet schyzophrenia.
25 years of marvellous musical adventures but the energy is still as strong as ever. Maybe incomplete for unconditional fans but also enliven by a few rarities, this track selection will at least give you a glimpse on how sincere and fun European popular culture have been through artists like Lio, with an exuberant, instinctive personality, a mischievous sense of humour, a touch of impertinence, and a few tunes firmly lodged into collective consciousness for the next twenty years...
01 • Si Belle et Inutile • 3:25
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky ) Published by Radio Music France / Alamba
Produced by Marc Moulin & Dan Lacksman
From the album « Premier Album » ZEREC.CD16
02 • You Go To My Head • 2:32
(J. Coots / D. Gillespie ) Published by Warner Chappell
Produced by Marc Moulin & Dan Lacksman
From the album « Premier Album » ZEREC.CD16
03 • Baby Lou • 4:03
(Alain Chamfort / M. Pelay / Serge Gainsbourg)
Published by Aco Music / Melody Nelson
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Suite Sixtine » ZEREC.CD17
04 • Je Voudrais Bien Me Sentir Mal • 3:21
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky) Published by Jaybel
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Amour Toujours » ZEREC.CD18
05 • J'aime Un Fantôme • 3:30
(Jacques Duvall / Marc Moulin) Published by Jaybel
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Amour Toujours » ZEREC.CD18
06 • Motus à La Muette • 3:03
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky) Published by Jaybel
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Amour Toujours » ZEREC.CD18
07 • Plus Je T'embrasse • 2:18
(Jacques Duvall / B. Ryan) Published by Ropbbins Music Corp./ EMI Music
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Amour Toujours » ZEREC.CD18
08 • Je M’ennuie De Toi • 2:40
(Pierre Grosz / Alain Chamfort) Published by Isabelle
Produced by Alain Chamfort
From the album « Amour Toujours » ZEREC.CD18
09 • Dallas • 3:55
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & John Cale
From the album « Pop Model » ZEREC.CD19
10 • Barbie • 3:48
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & John Cale
From the album « Pop Model » ZEREC.CD19
11 • Veste Du Soir • 3:47
(Guillaume Israel / Yann Leker) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & Yann Leker
From the album « Cancan » ZEREC.CD20
12 • Je Suis Sa Chose • 3:29
(Jacques Duvall / Jay Alansky) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & Yann Leker
From the album « Cancan » ZEREC.CD20
13 • Malaise Sur La Falaise • 3:49
(Guillaume Israel / Yann Leker) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & Yann Leker
From the album « Cancan » ZEREC.CD20
14 • Seules Les Filles Pleurent • 3:19
(Jacques Duvall / Yann Leker) Published by Bananamour
Produced by Michel Esteban & Yann Leker
From the album « Cancan » ZEREC.CD20
15 • El Mayor • 3:50 Recorded Live at The Olympia, Paris
(Rodriguez) Copyright Control
Produced by Michel Esteban
From the album « Cancan » ZEREC.CD20
16 • L'autre Joue • 5:08
(Jacques Duvall / Jérôme Soligny) Published by Bananamour Music / VirginMusic
Produced by Rolland Herrington & Gota
From the album « Des Fleurs Pour Un Cameleon » ZEREC.CD21
17 • Chanson Pour Caméleon • 3:04
(Etienne Daho / Alain Whyte) Published by Bananamour Music
Produced by Etienne Daho
From the album « Des Fleurs Pour Un Cameleon » ZEREC.CD21
18 • Les Voyages Immobiles • 3:10
(Etienne Daho / Helen Turner) Published by Satory Song
Produced by Etienne Daho
From the album « Des Fleurs Pour Un Cameleon » ZEREC.CD21
19 • Garde A Vue • 2:50
(Boris Bergman / Paul Ives)
Produced by Lio & Phillipe Drai
From the album « Wandatta » ZEREC.CD22
SOUND
This Compilation Selected & Produced by Michel Esteban
Remastered 2005 by Charlus de la Salle at South Factory Sudio
The copyright Sound & ArtWork is owned by ZE Records (p) & © 2005 ZE Records
under Licence by OZ
DESIGN
Original Art Cover Design by Guy Peelaert
Digipack Design by Michel Esteban
