Pierre Louki - Vers Bissextils

Review by Grünig Jürgen

Album Review: Vers Bissextils by Pierre Louki – A Journey Through French Pop and Chanson Released in 1996, Vers Bissextils is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not flashy or overproduced—it’s just honest storytelling wrapped in the warm tones of French pop and chanson. Pierre Louki, a master lyricist, teams up with an impressive lineup of musicians to craft something that feels like flipping through old photographs. You know, the kind where every snapshot has its own quirky charm but still fits into the bigger picture. The album blends genres effortlessly—French pop meets poetic chanson—and it's clear everyone involved had fun experimenting. The label Saravah gave them room to stretch creatively, and boy, did they take advantage of it. With tracks arranged by talents like Alain Vérité and François Rauber, and instrumentation ranging from accordion (shoutout to Dominique Sucetti!) to charango (hello, Luis Pradenas!), there’s always something new to notice. Standout Tracks That Stick Let me tell ya about two songs I can’t get out of my head: "Un trou dans ma chaussette" and "Le marchand d'canons." First off, "Un trou dans ma chaussette" is cheeky as heck. Like, who starts a song talking about a hole in their sock? Only Pierre Louki could pull this off without sounding ridiculous. The lyrics are playful yet sharp—a mix of humor and self-awareness that makes you grin. And then there’s J.-C. Hoarau’s guitar work weaving through it all, giving it this laid-back vibe that perfectly matches the mood. Honestly, if your day isn’t going well, put this track on. It reminds you life doesn’t have to be so serious all the time. Then we’ve got “Le marchand d’canons,” which hits different. This one feels darker, heavier, almost cinematic. Daniel Barda’s trombone adds this brooding layer, while Francis Lai’s arrangement gives it real depth. There’s a tension here—like you’re walking down some shadowy street late at night, wondering what’s around the corner. It sticks with you because it’s not afraid to lean into discomfort. It’s haunting, but in the best way possible. Little Details That Make It Special One thing I love about Vers Bissextils is how much care went into the details. For instance, Jean-Luc Guérin’s photography for the album cover feels intimate, like peeking into someone’s personal journal. And Gérard Ségard’s design ties everything together beautifully. Even the credits read like a who’s who of French music legends—from Richard Galliano contributing music to Anita Vallejo adding her magic touch on piano. There’s also a sense of collaboration throughout the album. Everyone brings their A-game, whether it’s Marc Richard blowing clarinet lines on “Generique de la fin de la figuration sonore du bocage Vendéen” or Jack Dompierre laying down tight drum beats on multiple tracks. It’s like a big musical family gathering where everyone gets a chance to shine. Final Thoughts… Or Maybe Not? Listening to Vers Bissextils feels like sitting in a cozy café somewhere in Paris, sipping espresso while people-watching. It’s charming, clever, and occasionally moody—but never boring. What strikes me most is how timeless it feels. Sure, it came out in ’96, but these stories could’ve been written yesterday—or fifty years ago. And here’s the unexpected part: halfway through writing this review, I realized I was humming along to “Sarah va!” even though I hadn’t listened to it in days. That’s the thing about great albums—they stick with you when you least expect it. So yeah, give Vers Bissextils a spin. Who knows? You might find yourself randomly singing about socks or cannons too.

Artist: Pierre Louki
Album: Vers Bissextils

France

Chanson

1996

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Jamais on n'avait vu	2:37
Les parapluies d'Anatole	4:12
Adieu Baronne	2:21
Au mont du Viel Armand	3:2
Un ver bissextil	2:1
Ma Tête Et Mon Cerveau	3:35
Le marchand d'canons	2:46
Les Parapluies D'Anatole
Sarah va !	3:24
Dieu Nous A Laissés Tomber	3:00
L'enfant et la charcutière	2:17
Comment Ai-Je Pu ?	2:24
Du côté de la rue des Saules	3:6
Le malentendu	2:52
Générique De La Fin De La Figuration Sonore Du Bocage Vendéen
Péché vé-miel	3:40
Sarah Va!
Conversations	1:36
Maman	2:15
Moi, Mes Peines D'Amour	3:12
Au Mont Du Vieil Armand	3:00
Moi, mes peines d'amour	3:18
Il Faut Que J'Ecrive	3:15
Il faut que j'écrive	3:18
Le Malentendu	2:50
L'Enfant Et La Charcutière
Un Ver Bissextil	1:58
Où Sont Mes Mains ?	2:55
Le Marchand De Canons	2:46
ConVersations	1:37
Chaud Et Froid	2:28
Ma tête et mon cerveau	3:36
Dieu nous a laissés tomber	3:3
Chaud et froid	2:28
Jamais On N'Avait Vu	2:40
Un Trou Dans Ma Chaussette	2:50
Du Coté De La Rue Des Saules	3:00
Comment ai-je pu?	2:24
Péché Vé-Miel	3:38
Generique de la fin de la figuration sonore du bocage Vendéen	1:51
Un trou dans ma chaussette	2:49
Où sont mes mains?	2:59

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SHL 2081

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Saravah

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Role	Company
Recorded At	Studio Universal
Mixed At	Studio Universal
Pressed By	MPO
Distributed By	Média 7

Credits

Role	Credit
Accordion	Dominique Sucetti (tracks: 3, 18, 19)
Arranged By	Alain Vérité (tracks: 9), Anita Vallejo (tracks: 21), Daniel Barda (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15), François Rauber (tracks: 4, 6, 12), Jean-Christophe Hoarau (tracks: 1, 3, 7 11, 14, 17, 18, 19)
Bandoneon	Dominique Sucetti (tracks: 7)
Bass	J.-C. Hoarau (tracks: 1, 3), Michel Tafani (tracks: 3, 7, 9, 14, 19)
Charango	Luis Pradenas (tracks: 21)
Clarinet	Marc Richard (tracks: 21)
Design	Gérard Ségard
Double Bass	Alphonse Masselier (tracks: 4, 6, 12), Pierre-Yves Sorin (tracks: 2, 5, 13, 15)
Drums	Jack Dompierre (tracks: 3, 9, 11, 18, 19), Stan Laferrière (tracks: 2, 5, 13, 15)
Electric Piano	Dominique Sucetti (tracks: 7, 14, 19)
Engineer	Jacques Dompierre
Flute	Daniel Barda (tracks: 2, 4, 6, 12)
Guitar	Alain Vérité (tracks: 2, 5, 9, 12, 13, 15), J.-C. Hoarau (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19)
Harmonica	Claude Garden (tracks: 14)
Lyrics By	Pierre Louki
Music By	Alain Vérité (tracks: 9), Anita Vallejo (tracks: 21), Daniel Barda (tracks: 5), Francis Lai (tracks: 7, 17), François Rauber (tracks: 4), Georges Varenne (tracks: 12), Pierre Louki (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19,), Richard Galliano (tracks: 6), Romain Didier (tracks: 14)
Percussion	J.-C. Hoarau (tracks: 1, 18)
Photography By	Jean-Luc Guérin
Piano	Anita Vallejo (tracks: 21), Daniel Barda (tracks: 10), Dominique Sucetti (tracks: 11), François Rauber (tracks: 4, 6, 12)
Recorded By	David Axel (tracks: 4, 6, 12)
Synthesizer	Alain Vérité (tracks: 9), Francis Lai (tracks: 17)
Trombone	Daniel Barda (tracks: 3, 4, 5, 10, 13, 15)
Trumpet	Irakli (tracks: 2, 5, 15)
Violin	Gilberto Cortes (tracks: 21)

Notes

Recorded and mixed at Studio Universal Record or Bocage
Recorded at Studio Chauve Souris (Track 4, 6, 12)

Barcodes

Barcode: 3 356577 520814
Matrix / Runout: SHL 2081 MPO 04 @@@ 1 01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L033
Mould SID Code: IFPI 121F

About Pierre Louki

French composer and singer. Born 25th July 1920, Yonne (France), 21th December 2006).n

Real Name

Pierre Varenne

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Pierre Varenne

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact about the album *Vers Bissextils* by Pierre Louki: The track "Un trou dans ma chaussette" (which translates to "A hole in my sock") kicks things off with a playful yet poetic tone, setting the stage for this unique blend of French pop and chanson. What makes it special is how Jean-Christophe Hoarau multitasks on bass, guitar, and percussion across several tracks—adding layers of depth to the music. And let’s not forget Dominique Sucetti, who plays both accordion and electric piano, bringing a rich texture that ties the whole album together. It’s like a musical patchwork quilt, stitched with care by talented hands!