BBH 75 is the fourth album by French rock singer Jacques Higelin, released in 1974 on the Pathé Marconi label. It is a radical departure from his previous works with the Saravah label, as it is entirely a rock album. The album would bring Higelin commercial success and critical recognition from French rock circles, and the album is considered influential on the future of French rock.
| BBH 75 | ||||
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| Released | December 1974 | |||
| Recorded | Studio Pathé-Marconi, Paris | |||
| Genre | French rock | |||
| Length | 34:44 | |||
| Label | EMI, Pathé Marconi | |||
| Producer | Jacques Higelin | |||
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History
editThe title of the album is the initials of the three musicians from the album: Charles Bennaroch, Simon Boissezon and Jacques Higelin. The album was initially titled BBH 74, but as it was released near the end of 1974, it was finally retitled BBH 75. A rare promotional vinyl released back then bore the original title.
Critical reception
editThe French edition of Rolling Stone magazine named it the 5th greatest French rock album.[1] It's also included in the book Philippe Manœuvre présente : Rock français, de Johnny à BB Brunes, 123 albums essentiels.[2] It is certified gold record for 100,000 albums sold.[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paris-New York, N.Y.-Paris" | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Cigarette" | 4:29 |
| 3. | "Mona Lisa Klaxon" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Chaud, chaud, bizness show" | 4:15 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Est-ce que ma guitare est un fusil ?" | 5:40 |
| 6. | "Une mouche sur ma bouche" | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Œsophage boogie, cardiac' blues" | 4:24 |
| 8. | "Boxon" | 3:30 |
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Charles Bennaroch - drums, percussions, harmonica.
- Simon Boissezon - bass guitar, guitars.
- Jacques Higelin - vocals.
Production
edit- Jacques Higelin - producer.
- Roger Ducourtieux - recording.
- Claude Dejacques - artistic direction.
- Patrice Duchemin, Yves Van Waerbeke - photographs.
- Norman Mongan - design.
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[3] | Gold | 100,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Rolling Stone, n°18, February 2010.
- ^ Philippe Manœuvre, Philippe Manœuvre présente : Rock français, de Johnny à BB Brunes, 123 albums essentiels, Hoëbeke, October 2010 (ISBN 978-2-84230-353-2)
- ^ a b "French album certifications – Jacques Higelin – B.B.H. 75" (in French). InfoDisc. Select JACQUES HIGELIN and click OK.
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