Les Mauvais Garçonnes

Les Mauvais Garçonnes (レ・モーヴェ・ギャルソンヌ) was Japanese cover rock band under the Giza Studio label in years 2001-2002.

Les Mauvais Garçonnes
OriginJapan
GenresRock
Years active2001–2002
LabelsGiza Studio
Associated actsAkihito Tokunaga
Website Official Website（WebArchived）
MembersTomoka Nagano
Natsuko Sakao
Mikiko Mizuno

History

On 9 May 2001, they've made debut with cover single Ai no Sanka (愛の賛歌). The original song Hymne à l'amour is performed by singer (Édith Piaf. The translation lyric provided Tokiko Iwatani. B side track consist of two remixes. In the media, it was broadcast as an commercial song for a drink Love and Peach.[1][2] Their debut single was smash hit, it reached #40 on Oricon Weekly Charts and it sold more than 30,000 copies.

In September they've announced the series of 3 cover singles released each month. The main jacket cover will be picture of their mascot French bulldog Luna.[3]

On 3 October, they've released second cover single Idol wo Sagase (アイドルを探せ). B side track consist of two remixes. The original song: La plus belle pour aller danser is performed by French singer Sylvie Vartan).

On 7 November, they've released third cover single Sans toi ma mie (サン・トワ・マミー). B side track consist of two remixes. The original song Sans toi ma mie is performed by Belgian singer Salvatore Adamo.

On 5 December, they've released fourth and final cover single Barairo no Jinsei (バラ色の人生). The intro and outro are performed not in Japanese but in French. B side track consist of three remixes. The original song La Vie en rose is performed by Édith Piaf.

The following singles didn't achieve as big success as debut single and as result failed to rank on Oricon Weekly charts.

On December, their debut single was included in Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001.

In March 2002, after releasing first compilation cover album Ai no Sanka, the band activities has vanished. It's unknown whenever they've disbanded or are on hiatus, no official statement was never published.

Members
  • NAGANO TOMOKA – vocals
  • Natsuko Sakao (紗加尾夏子, Sakao Natsuko) – vocals
  • Mikiko Mizuno (水野幹子, Mizuno Mikiko) – guitar

Discography

All four singles have been arranged by Sakae Yamaguchi and two album tracks by Akihito Tokunaga.

Singles
Release Day Title Rank
1st 5/9/2001 Ai no Sanka (愛の賛歌) 40[4]
2nd 3/10/2001 Idol wo Sagase (アイドルを探せ) –
3rd 7/11/2001 Sans toi ma mie (サン・トワ・マミー) –
4th 5/12/2001 Barairo no Jinsei (バラ色の人生) –

Studio album
Release Day Title Rank
6/03/2002 Ai no Sanka –

Compilation album
Release Day Title Album track Rank
19/12/2001 Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001 Disc1 M#10 Ai no Sanka 13[5]

Magazine appearances

From Music Freak Magazine:

  • Vol.78 2001/5 (Ai no Sanka interview)[6]
  • Vol.83 2001/10 (Idol wo Sagase interview)[7]
  • Vol.84 2001/11 (Sans toi ma mie interview)[8]
  • Vol.85 2001/12 (Barairo na Jinsei interview)[9]
  • Vol.88 2002/3 (Album Ai no Sanka liner notes)[10]

References
  1. "Love & PeachなCMで流れている名曲は、一体…？". Barks.jp.
  2. "桃の天然水のCMで流れている「愛の讃歌」は誰が歌っているのでしょうか。". cdjournal.
  3. "3ヶ月連続！カバー作品3部作リリース！". LMG Official Website (WebArchived). Archived from the original on 2001-10-06.
  4. "愛の賛歌 (Les Mauvais Garçonnes)". oricon.jp.
  5. "GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2001 (V.A)". oricon.jp.
  6. "Music Freak Magazine 2001 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  7. "Music Freak Magazine 2001 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  8. "Music Freak Magazine 2001 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  9. "Music Freak Magazine 2001 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  10. "Music Freak Magazine 2002 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
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