Les Amis De La Télé Vol 3: A Nostalgic Blast from France’s Pop-Culture Past
If you’re a child of the '80s or just someone who loves quirky, feel-good tunes, Les Amis De La Télé Vol 3 is like opening a time capsule stuffed with Saturday morning cartoons, sugary cereal, and that weirdly comforting feeling of being a kid again. Released in 1988 by AB Productions in France, this album is pure magic for anyone who grew up glued to their TV screens. It’s packed with tracks inspired by beloved shows and characters—think Dragon Ball, She-Ra, Goldorak (yep, he’s back), and even Pac-Man getting his own theme song. The genres are all over the place—pop, children's music, chanson—but somehow it works. Like peanut butter on toast, messy but delicious.
One track I can’t stop humming is "La Chanson De Johan Et Pirlouitt." Oh man, this one hits hard if you were into medieval-themed adventures as a kid. The melody feels like stepping into an enchanted forest where everything sparkles and nobody has student loans yet. There’s something so innocent about how the lyrics paint these two buddies wandering around, solving problems with charm instead of swords. You don’t need to understand every word; the vibe alone makes you wanna grab a cape and go save some villagers. It reminds me of lazy Sunday afternoons when my imagination ran wild, before life got complicated.
Then there’s "She-Ra J’ai Le Pouvoir," which is basically empowerment wrapped up in glittery synth chords. Listening to this feels like strapping on imaginary armor while eating rainbow-colored candy. She-Ra was such a badass role model back then—a warrior princess who didn’t wait around for anyone to rescue her. This track captures that energy perfectly, mixing heroic chants with a beat that could make even your grumpy uncle tap his foot. Every time I hear it, I wanna throw my hands in the air and yell “FOR JUSTICE!”...even though I’m sitting at my desk typing this review right now. Oops.
What strikes me most about this album isn’t just the nostalgia—it’s how unapologetically joyful it is. These songs weren’t trying to win Grammys or impress critics. They were made for kids who wanted to sing along with their favorite heroes without worrying about whether it sounded “cool” enough. And honestly? That’s kinda beautiful.
Here’s the thing though—listening to Les Amis De La Télé Vol 3 today feels like finding an old photo album under your bed. Some pages are faded, others bring back memories so vivid they almost hurt. But what sticks with me is realizing how much simpler happiness felt back then. Maybe we should all take a page out of this album’s book and embrace the little things more often. Or maybe I’m just saying that because I really want to rewatch Dragon Ball now. Either way, give this gem a spin—you might find yourself smiling like no one’s watching.
