Dick Rivers - Le Charlatan

Review by Jonathan Corriere

Album Review: Le Charlatan by Dick Rivers (1968) Alright, let’s talk about Le Charlatan, the 1968 gem from French rocker Dick Rivers. If you’re into that sweet spot where rock meets pop with a dash of chanson and folk vibes, this one’s for you. Released under Pathé in France, it’s got this raw charm that screams late ‘60s but still feels kinda timeless. Oh, and fun fact: some tracks feature Le Muscleshoals Sound and an orchestra led by Paul Piot—yeah, fancy stuff for a guy known for his gritty voice and guitar chops. Now, I’ll be honest, not every track blew me away, but there are two that stuck like gum on a summer sidewalk. First up is “Personne Ne M’aime = Solitary Man.” It’s basically a French take on Neil Diamond’s classic, and Rivers makes it his own. The lyrics hit hard if you’ve ever felt like the world forgot you existed (haven’t we all?), and the melody’s got this melancholy groove that just pulls you in. Plus, hearing Rivers sing in French adds this whole other layer—it’s like heartbreak with style. Then there’s “Le Charlatan (Il Faisait Tomber La Pluie).” This one’s got swagger. Like, picture someone strutting down a rainy Paris street at night, trench coat flapping dramatically behind them. That’s the vibe. The mix of rock energy and poetic storytelling is straight-up addicting. You can tell Rivers put his soul into this one—he wasn’t just phoning it in, ya know? The rest of the album? Solid, but those two tracks really stand out. And hey, credit to whoever thought adding orchestral bits was a good idea—it works surprisingly well here. It gives the songs this lush, cinematic feel without drowning out Rivers’ signature edge. So yeah, Le Charlatan might not change your life, but it’s a solid listen if you dig old-school French rock or need something different to throw on while sipping wine and pretending you live in Montmartre. Honestly, though, what sticks with me most isn’t even the music—it’s how albums like this remind us how global rock ‘n’ roll really was back then. Who knew France had its own answer to guys like Dylan or Young? Cool, right? Anyway, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up humming “Personne Ne M’aime” for days.

Artist: Dick Rivers
Album: Le Charlatan

France

1968

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
L'enfant Et La Guitare	3:30
Personne Ne M'aime = Solitary Man	2:35
Le Charlatan (Il Faisait Tomber la Pluie)	3:35
J'en Ai Assez	2:25

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Catalog Numbers

EG 1066

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Pathé

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

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
EP

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Les Industries Musicales Et Electriques Pathé Marconi
Printed By	I.D.N.

Credits

Role	Credit
Accompanied By	Le Muscleshoals Sound (tracks: B4)
Orchestra	Paul Piot (tracks: A1, A2, B1)

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 7 ECT 4327
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 7 ECT 4328
Rights Society (Squared): BIEM
Price Code (Medium): Ⓜ

About Dick Rivers

French rock singer (born 24 April 1945 in Nice, France - died 24 April 2019). Mini biography Dick Rivers recorded his first record as singer of the French rock n' roll band "Les Chats Sauvages" in 1961 on his 15th birthday. He quit the band one year later but since has continued his career as a solo performer. Unlike other French rock n' roll singers of the sixties like Johnny Hallyday and Eddy Mitchell he only began his acting career in 1999 with director Jean-Pierre Mocky. Mocky also directed one video clip for him. Dick Rivers did a long stint on Monte Carlo radio in a show where he narrated the story of rock n' roll. Dick Rivers real name is Hervé Forneri, his stage name was inspired by the name of the character played by Elvis Presley in the movie "Loving You". Fan Club: M.G. Louvel 17 rue de l'Hospice 80270 Airaines France

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Hervé Forneri

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1968 French album *Le Charlatan* by Dick Rivers blends rock, pop, and folk influences with a touch of chanson. One standout detail is that it features backing from the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio musicians on one track. It’s like a little slice of American soul slipped into a French rock classic. Cool mix, right?

Comments

keongota1

2025-03-15

Tu es l'enfant du ciel et de la lumière

egonsanchez

2025-03-15

En voilà encore une Magnifique chanson ????. Merci pour cette Superbe chanson et bon week-end à toi mon Bernard ??

inuzanoire

2025-03-15

Il n'y avait que Monsieur Rivers pour chanter d'une aussi belle manière. Dick était un phénomène ?????❤️

sminav

2025-03-14

j'ai très très bien connu ce cher Ami, ceci depuis 63. J'ai tellement de mal à l'écouter, j'ai en ai chaque fois un cafard énorme et bien souvent une grande tristesse m'envahit, avec une larme au coin de l’œil. Comme quand il chante des larmes pour Mandela (à écouter si vous ne la connaissez pas) un perle et réalité. R.I.P cher Dick.