The French weren't completely in a bubble. Gradually through the 60s, as in the rest of the world, pop music became more psychedelic and garage-rocky. This song is the lead track on the excellent compilation Wizzz Psychorama Francais, and is a reworking of the Capitols' international hit 'We Got A Thing That's In The Groove'. Charlotte had originally been more of a straight-up pop singer, like yesterday's France Gall, having been signed to a major label after a talent contest and been given songs that were written to fit in with the style of the day (sound at all familiar?). However, she did not make much of an impression, and when the label dropped her, she took a very new direction with her music, so much so that this song would not be out of place on a compilation like 'Nuggets'. Unfortunately, the song's beyond-risqué title (which translates to 'Girls Were Made To Make Love' was a bit too controversial for radio play, and she had been left behind by the end of the 1960s.
This song, however, is brilliant - make sure you listen to the rest of the album too.
Charlotte Leslie – Les Filles C'est Fait Pour Faire L'amour
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