A new song by France Gall, dating from 1974, unveiled on October 25

She is getting ready to come back to life. With her hits France Gall, Michel Berger’s favorite wife and performer, colored French pop for almost fifteen years. Between them, they will form a real hit machine, each in his role: he in composition, she in interpretation.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gall-Berger duo, a best of named Higher will be released on November 8, more than six years after the singer’s death.

This best of will include the greatest hits of France Gall like He played the piano standing up, Resist, Unplug, Ella she has it, Obviously, Babacar, Music or And Mom too. Several interpretations with Elton John and Michel Berger will also be found including Let the dreams pass et Things are pretty bad in Paris. Fans of the singer will also be able to listen to rare live versions like the duet shared with Johnny Hallyday at the Olympia in 2000 on Something from Tennessee.

“Michel had an approach that was both popular and cerebral. He wanted his songs to be strong and deep, and they were! In each one, there was a message. He accompanied an entire youth with his words. His music is part of our lives. Even if we wanted to forget him, it would be impossible”

Statement by France Gall in 2015 in an interview given to Paris Match

Also readThe ephemeris of October 9: in 1947 France Gall was born

A new song revealed

Recorded at the start of his meeting with Michel Berger, an unpublished song dating from 1974 and entitled The prisoner will be revealed on October 25. The latter comes from their musical comedy project entitled Angelina Dumasa comedy inspired by a Hollywood news story with twists and turns that Michel Berger wanted to transpose onto the stage. This project will ultimately never see the light of day, however some ideas will be included in the musical Starmania.

The best of will be available in 4 editions: 18-track single and double vinyl CD editions, 57-track 3CD edition and 10-track single vinyl edition.