Chagrin D'Amour - Chacun Fait CQui Lui Plait

Review by Gustavo Nicolosi

Chacun Fait C’Qui Lui Plait by Chagrin D’Amour: A Retro Gem That Still Grooves Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Chacun Fait C’Qui Lui Plait, the 1981 album from French outfit Chagrin D’Amour. If you’re into electronic beats with a funky twist, this one’s gonna slap harder than your grandma’s vinyl collection. Released across France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Canada, and the UK (yeah, they really got around), it’s an eclectic mix of disco, synth-pop, funk, chanson, and even some pop rap vibes. Produced by Yves Martin—who clearly had his coffee that decade—this record is like a time capsule of weirdly catchy tunes that still hold up today. Track Highlights: Why You’ll Remember These Bangers First off, let’s talk about “Chacun Fait (C’Qui Lui Plait)”—the title track that just won’t quit. It’s got this hypnotic groove that feels like someone took a Casio keyboard, threw in some slap bass, and sprinkled magic disco dust all over it. The lyrics are cheeky as heck—basically saying “do what you wanna do,” which is ironic since I can’t stop hitting repeat on this thing. There are so many versions of this song on the album (seriously, there’s like five remixes) that it starts feeling like the musical equivalent of eating too much Nutella—it’s indulgent but oh-so-good. Then there’s “Sans Pleurs Et Sans Reproches”, which hits different. This track has this smooth, sultry vibe that makes me want to light a candle and pretend I’m in a moody French film. The synths here sound like they were borrowed straight outta Kraftwerk’s garage sale, while the vocals float effortlessly above the beat. Honestly, if this doesn’t make you grab a glass of red wine and stare wistfully out a rainy window, nothing will. The Vibe & Production Shenanigans The production credits read like a who’s who of ‘80s cool kids: photography by Darius Khondji (who probably invented Instagram filters before Instagram existed), illustrations by Denis Hoch, and mastering by EL (whoever they are—they nailed it). Oh, and shoutout to Dominique Blanc Francard for those dub versions of “Chacun Fait.” They add a whole new layer of groovy chaos to the mix. Like, why does every version feel fresh? Is it witchcraft? Or just really good mixing? Final Thoughts: Quirky But Timeless What strikes me most about Chacun Fait C’Qui Lui Plait is how unapologetically itself it is. It’s not trying to be perfect—it’s just having fun. Sure, the album could’ve used fewer repeats of the same track (seriously, guys, we get it—you love “Chacun Fait”), but when something works, why fix it? Listening to this feels like stepping back into a world where shoulder pads were big, hair was bigger, and everyone thought neon was a good idea. So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re craving something quirky yet timeless. And hey, maybe don’t listen to all the remixes at once unless you wanna lose your mind. Or maybe do—it’s kinda fun watching yourself spiral into a vortex of funky beats. Either way, hats off to Chagrin D’Amour for making music that still slaps four decades later. Now excuse me while I go find my roller skates and channel my inner disco queen. Rating: 8/10 – Because sometimes doing whatever you want leads to pure gold.

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Artist: Chagrin D'Amour
Album: Chacun Fait CQui Lui Plait

1981

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
A Vos Marques (Instrumental)	1:40
Chacun Fait (Everybody Is Doing What They Want)
Chacun Fait (Dub Version)
Chacun Fait (Dub; Instrumental)	4:15
Chacun Fait (C'qui Lui Plait)	4:12
Ok Merci (Instrumental)	0:33
Chacun Fait (C'Qui Lui Plait) Fin	0:50
Chacun fait (C'qui lui plait)	4:9
Chacun Fait (C'Qui Lui Plait)	4:12
Chacun Fait (C'qui Lui Plaît)	04:09
Sans Pleurs Et Sans Reproches	2:42
Chacun Fait (C'Qui Lui Plait) Version Courte	3:40
Chacun Fait (Dub) (Instrumental)	4:15
Chacun Fait (C'qui Lui Plaît)	4:12
Chacun Fait (C'Qui Lui Plaît)	4:12

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Fernando Martinez Todo el Mundo hace lo que quiere

Chagrin d'Amour Chacun fait (Dub instrumental) 1981 Barclay

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Barclay
Polydor
Philips
Pro-Culture

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lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
online anhören
écouter en ligne
online luisteren

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
12"
Maxi-Single
Blank sleeve
Promo
Cassette

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Intersong
Printed By	Polygram Industries Messageries
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Guevara / Bourgoin
Distributed By	Metronome Musik GmbH
Pressed By	PRS Hannover
Lacquer Cut At	PRS Hannover
Manufactured By	Columbia House
Copyright (c)	Intersong M.N. Tevel
Produced For	Pro-Culture Ltée.
Licensed From	Barclay

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Yves Martin
Producer	Yves Martin
Illustration	Denis Hoch
Layout	Magma
Remix	Dominique Blanc Francard
Written-By	Gérard Presgurvic, Philippe Bourgoin
Lyrics By	Philippe Bourgoin
Music By	Gérard Presgurvic
Photography By	Darius Khondji
Mastered By	EL

Notes

No pictures on verso
P. 1982
Intersong
Made in Germany
Made in England
Ed. INTERSONG
Picture sleeve. Solid centre.
℗ 1981
Issued in a black generic "Maxi-simple Barclay" sleeve.
Montreuil Offset Imprimé en France
Made in France
Ed.: Intersong M.N. Tevel
℗ 1981 GUEVARA/BOURGOIN
Denis Hoch/Magma
Also released with a sleeve printed by Imp. Polygram Industries Messageries
"Imprimé et fabriqué en France"
Ed.- Intersong M.N. Tevel
Also released with a sleeve printed by Montreuil Offset.
Enregistrement Barclay France
LC 0126

Barcodes

Rights Society: SACD SGDL SDRM SACEM
Other (Distribution Code): BA-112
Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 0126
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Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Price Code: BA-174
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Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 200 293 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 200 293 2
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Price Code: BA-112
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Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): EL PPC-20 22 A 1042-01-82A CRC
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 1042-01-82B CRC PPC-2022 N EL
Price Code: BA -410
Rights Society: SIAE

About Chagrin D'Amour

French pop duo, often cited as the ones who recorded the first French hip hop album. In 1982, they released Chacun fait ce qui lui plait, a recording of songs all performed in French with influences by the rap music style. The album gained instant success in the country and sold over 3 million copies.

Members

Grégory Ken
Valli

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Chacun Fait C’Qui Lui Plait* by Chagrin D’Amour is like a musical passport. Released in 1981, it blended genres like electronic, funk, and pop, but its reach was even more impressive. It dropped in multiple countries—France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Canada, and the UK—each with its own vibe. What’s wild is how many versions of the title track “Chacun Fait” exist on the album. There’s the main version, dubs, instrumentals, even a shorter edit! It’s like they wanted to give listeners every possible way to experience the song. Plus, the credits read like a creative dream team, with Yves Martin pulling double duty as arranger and producer. Fun fact: the photography was done by Darius Khondji, who later became famous for his work on films like *Se7en* and *Midnight in Paris*. This album wasn’t just music—it was art.