Baby alone in Babylone
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Baby alone in Babylone is the name of an album by Jane Birkin
. The album was released in 1983 and was the first collaboration between Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg
since their split.
Jane Birkin
Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE is an English-born actress and singer who lives in France. In recent years she has written her own album, directed a film and become an outspoken proponent of democracy in Burma.- Early life :...
. The album was released in 1983 and was the first collaboration between Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg was a French singer-songwriter, actor and director. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize...
since their split.
Track listing
- Words and music by Serge Gainsbourg
- "Baby Lou" words by Serge Gainsbourg, music by Alain Chamfort / Michel Pelay
- "Baby alone in Babylone" words by Serge Gainsbourg, music based on the 3rd movement of the 3rd symphony by Johannes BrahmsJohannes BrahmsJohannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene...
- "Baby Lou"
- "Fuir le bonheur de peur qu'il ne se sauve"
- "Partie perdue"
- "Norma Jean Baker"
- "Haine pour aime"
- "Overseas telegram"
- "Con c'est con ces consequences"
- "En rire de peur d'etre obligée d'en pleurer"
- "Rupture au miroir"
- "Les dessous chics"
- "Baby alone in Babylone"
Personnel
- Jane Birkin: vocal
- Alan ParkerAlan Parker (musician)Alan Parker is a British guitarist and composer. Parker was trained by Julian Bream at London’s Royal Academy of Music....
: guitar - Brian Odgers: bass
- Dougie Wright: drums
- Alan HawkshawAlan HawkshawAlan Hawkshaw is a British composer and performer, particularly of themes for movies and television programmes...
: Keyboards - Jim Lawless: Percussion
- Produced by Philippe Lerichomme