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Porque te vas – Jeanette Here’s an adaptation of José Luis Perales‘ Porque te Vas (1974), made famous by Jeanette in the film Cría Cuervos. This version, performed on ukulele, guitar and celesta, is based on the French version that Jeanette recorded for the film’s release in France. Why this song I love this song, […]
Nothing else matters – Metallica Here’s an acoustic guitar adaptation of one of Metallica‘s best-known songs, “Nothing else matters”. The song was released in 1991 on the “Black Album”, the band’s fifth album. Why this song One of my musical activities is giving guitar lessons in the 20ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, near my home. I
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Allo Maman Bobo – Alain Souchon Here is a version for solo guitar of Alain Souchon’s famous song, “Allo Maman Bobo”. This song was released in 1977 on the album “Jamais Content”, Souchon’s third album. Personally, this is probably the album I’ve listened to the most, along with perhaps “Au Ras des Pâquerettes”. Why this
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La Mer – Charles Trenet Here is an adaptation for solo guitar of this 1946 French post-war song by Charles Trenet: La Mer. I think that Charles Trenet has a freshness that is still relevant today. Of course, I don’t know all his songs, his repertoire seems to me colossal. Nevertheless, every time I play
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Jerusalem Ridge – Bill Monroe I present you a guitar version of a standard of the bluegrass repertoire composed in the 70’s by Bill Monroe and maybe also by Kenny Baker : Jerusalem Ridge. I discovered this song thanks to Tony Rice’s album, Church Street Blues. Why this song I play this piece mainly to
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R.E.M. – Losing My Religion Here is a guitar adaptation of a song from the band R.E.M. released in 1991 : Losing My Religion. I don’t know much about R.E.M. and to be honest, I only know Losing My Religion and Everybody Hurts. I find it curious that I really love these 2 tracks but
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Sirba – Vladimir Cosma Here is an adaptation on Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboard and Drum Machine of the song Sirba by Vladimir Cosma. This title was composed for the film of Yves Robert and Francis Veber: The tall blond with a black shoe (1972). The talent of composer Vladimir Cosma and his compositions for French cinema
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Je ne peux plus dire je t’aime – Jacques Higelin Here is a guitar adaptation of a song by Jacques Higelin in 1979 : Je ne peux plus dire je t’aime. First of all, Jacques Higelin has always been part of the family. Besides, the memories I have associated with his music or his name
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Wonderwall – Oasis Here is a guitar adaptation of a song by Noel Gallagher with Oasis released in 1995: Wonderwall. In 1995, I didn’t know streaming, and for good reason! I was still collecting CDs that I used to buy regularly at the Fnac Montparnasse. Indeed, I lived in rue de l’Eure, in the 14th
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