Daily Archives: July 10th, 2013

TRES CHIC! MORE FRENCH GIRL SINGERS OF THE 1960s.

TRES CHIC! MORE FRENCH GIRL SINGERS OF THE 1960s. Back in the sixties, the phenomenon that was ye-ye music swept through much of Europe. This included Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain. However, France was undoubtably the ye-ye capital of Europe. Especially after Serge Gainsbourg success helped popularize the genre. It was French female singer-songwriters that …

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GOING WILD! MUSIC CITY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

GOING WILD! MUSIC CITY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. Founded by Ray Dobard in the early fifties, his California based label, Music City, enjoyed a longevity very few other labels enjoyed. Partly, this is to do with Ray’s ability to find talented artists and groups. It was also to do with his ability to keep ahead of …

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