song "Je t'aime... moi non plus" (Serge Gainsbourg)

• Songwriters: Serge Gainsbourg
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The song was first recorded by Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg in October 1967 and should have been released at the end of 1967. On demand of Brigitte Bardot the song was not released until 1986.

The second version, sung by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, was released in February 1969 and became an international hit. Nowadays it is an Eurosleaze classic.

One of Gainsbourg's biographers has pointed out that Bardot sounds too lascivious and experienced on the song, whereas Jane Birkin's voice gives the impression of someone far younger and more virginal, which gives her version a more erotic appeal.

Of course "Love to love you baby" (1975) by Donna Summer is not a version of "Je t'aime... moi non plus" though it owes much inspiration towards the song...

Versions

Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg "Je t'aime... moi non plus" Arrangement: Michel Colombier Recording: 1967.10 Musicians: Brigitte Bardot (vocal), Serge Gainsbourg (vocal)
1986 Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg		FR:
1969 Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg "Je t'aime... moi non plus" Arrangement: Recording: Musicians: Jane Birkin (vocal), Serge Gainsbourg (vocal)
1969 Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg	LP Jane Birkin, Serge Gainsbourg	FR: Fontana 885545
1970 Sounds Nice "Love at first sight"
1970.09 Sounds Nice	LP Love at first sight
1993 Barry Adamson				Probably the most hauntingingly evnescent replication.
1993 Barry Adamson	CD The negro inside me	GB: Mute
1995 Judge Dread				Bullshit talk with ska rhythm in the background.
1995 Judge Dread	CD Big twenty four
1995 Nick Cave and Anita Lane "I love you... nor do I"				Duet with Nick Cave with reversed roles.
1995 Anita Lane	CD single The world's a girl
1997 Mick Harvey "I love you... nor do I"
1997 Mick Harvey	CD Pink elephants	GB: Mute

Lyrics

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg   Je t'aime je t'aime Oh oui je t'aime! - Moi non plus. - Oh mon amour... - Comme la vague irrésolue Je vais je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Et je Me re- Tiens   - Je t'aime je t'aime - Oh oui je t'aime! - Moi non plus. - Oh mon amour... Tu es la vague, moi l'île nue Tu vas tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins   Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je Te re- joins   Je t'aime je t'aime Oh oui je t'aime! - Moi non plus. - Oh mon amour... - Comme la vague irrésolue Je vais je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Et je Me re- Tiens   Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je Te re- joins   - Je t'aime je t'aime - Oh oui je t'aime! - Moi non plus. - Oh mon amour... L'amour physique est sans issue   Je vais je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je me retiens - Non! main- Tenant Viens!

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