Dave - LAnnée De LAmour TAs De La Peine

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Review by Johan Antony

Album Review: L’Année De L’Amour / T’As De La Peine by Dave (1981) Dave’s L’Année De L’Amour / T’As De La Peine is one of those records that sneaks up on you. Released in 1981 under the CBS label, this pop-chanson hybrid feels like a warm hug from France itself—smooth, sentimental, and unapologetically human. With Guy Mattéoni pulling double duty as both arranger and director, the album carries an unmistakable elegance. François Gaillard’s photography adds to its charm, giving it that vintage Euro vibe we all secretly adore. The standout track for me has to be “L’Année De L’Amour.” It’s got this bittersweet energy, like reminiscing about love while staring out a rainy window. The melody sticks with you—not in an annoying way, but more like a faint echo you can’t quite shake off. Dave’s delivery is heartfelt without being over-the-top, which makes it feel real. You know, the kind of song that plays in your head when you’re walking home late at night. Then there’s “T’As De La Peine,” a tune so French it practically smells like baguettes and red wine. It’s slower, moodier, and packed with emotion. The lyrics hit hard if you’ve ever been through heartbreak—or even just a bad breakup. What gets me every time is how simple yet effective the arrangement is. There’s no need for flashy tricks; it’s all about the raw feeling here. One thing worth mentioning is Jean-Jacques Souplet’s production work. He nails the balance between polished studio sound and keeping things intimate. It’s clear he understood what Dave was going for—a mix of melancholy and hope wrapped up in catchy melodies. Looking back, it’s wild to think this album came out over four decades ago. Yet somehow, it still feels fresh today. Maybe it’s because love and heartache never really go out of style. Or maybe it’s just proof that good music transcends time and borders—it worked in France, Canada, and across Europe back then, and it could easily find fans now. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this record made me realize how much modern pop misses these subtle nuances. Sure, we’ve got beats and autotune galore these days, but where’s the soul? Albums like L’Année De L’Amour / T’As De La Peine remind us that sometimes less really is more. And hey, isn’t that kinda beautiful?

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Artist: Dave
Album: LAnnée De LAmour TAs De La Peine
Rating: 2.0

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  • FLAC size: 197.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
T'As De La Peine3:50
L'Année De L'Amour3:56
L'année De L'amour
T'as De La Peine

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Catalog Numbers

  • CBS A 1272
  • C5-8443

Labels

CBS

Listen online

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  • lyssna på nätet
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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Disques
Copyright (c)CBS Disques
Published ByÉditions Semi
Printed ByMontreuil Offset

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByGuy Mattéoni
Directed ByGuy Mattéoni
Photography ByFrançois Gaillard
ProducerJean-Jacques Souplet

Notes

  • Copper colored injection mold label.
  • Back of picture sleeve has: "Pressé en France et distrubué en France par CBS Disques"
  • This release containts not the label code.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Price Code: CB 111
  • Label Code: LC 0149
  • Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA

About Dave

Born : May 04, 1944 in Amsterdam, Netherlands Dutch singer who became famous for singing French songs. He started his musical career in popgroup Dave Rich & the Millionaires. From 1971 to 1974, he was one of the actors in the musical Godspell, making friends with actor , who will become his best friend. Among others released covers of "Sugar Baby Love

Real Name

    • Wouter Otto Levenbach

Name Vars

  • Dave

Aliases

  • Dave Levenbach
  • Dave Rich

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1981 album *L'Année De L'Amour T'As De La Peine* by Dave is a hidden gem in the world of French pop. It blends heartfelt chanson-style lyrics with lush arrangements by Guy Mattéoni, who also directed the project. Interestingly, the album features only two songs—"L'Année De L'Amour" and "T'As De La Peine"—each appearing twice on the tracklist. Talk about doubling down on the hits! With its striking cover photo by François Gaillard, it’s a snapshot of early '80s European music culture.

Comments

amoloevans
amoloevans
2025-03-10
?????????????
bellamediaonline
bellamediaonline
2025-03-10
L'annee d'amour est venu
cristianolaverda
cristianolaverda
2025-03-09
L' Année de l'Amour ca sera pour l Eternité au Paradis pour ceux qui ont respecté les directives de Dieu...ces directives sont pour notre bien
acedipsin
acedipsin
2025-03-09
Moi je trouve qu'elle synbolise la paix et l'amour du monde
wallaceswellingtonbridge
wallaceswellingtonbridge
2025-03-08
Superbe chanson d'Amour et d'Espoir.
kristynxmarie
kristynxmarie
2025-03-07
mariusz van brussel , grapig
myweddingmakeup
myweddingmakeup
2025-03-07
En '81 j'étais dans un camping à Bourg en Bresse, je faisais le tour de l'Europe en stop...j'allume un joint...étonnant comment cette chanson peut sembler funky quand on est stoned! :-)
colinhorsburgh
colinhorsburgh
2025-03-06
j'aime beaucoup cette chanson. Dave chante si bien!
mikeash74
mikeash74
2025-03-06
Mooi he man ik versta er nog geen woord van. Ben nu Frans aan het leren via mijn dochter haar school. Maar Dave blijf altijd een groote fan van jou. Liefs van mij Sylvia Bos uit Nederland.