Des Mots & Des Mots

As I was sitting at the salon de beauté today, getting all my hair chopped off, a song that has irritated me since Paris came on. Even the coiffeuse was singing along to it, although she didn't know the words. Whether it is popular in the states, "I Hate This Part" by the Pussycat Dolls is ridiculously loved in France. I hear it everyday. On TV, in the metro, coming from my host sister's bedroom... One afternoon, I counted it playing 3 times on the radio. I think I will never escape that song, no matter how hard I try.

Along with the Pussycat Dolls, there are several other American artists that are quite the hit in France at the moment. Britney Spears has regained her fame, but not her sanity, with "Womanizer and "Circus." Beyoncé Knowles is also hot with her "Single Ladies" (Liz, have you learned the dance yet?) and "If I Were a Boy." Akon's "Right Now (Na Na Na)" and Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" are also on the top hits list. Yet personally, I prefer the French artists.

For a mix of classical and rock, Mikelangelo Loconte's "Tatoue-moi" is a premier choice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USZ7-Hcnuko

For a terrible music video but decent song, Stanislas and Calogero's "La Débâcle des sentiments" is perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWLqzv0sS4

For something cute in time for Valentine's Day, but in Bobby Barjasteh's words a "chick song", Grégoire's "Toi+Moi" is a winner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOru9ITtVIg&feature=related

For something that will just scare you, Bebe Lilly's "Viens avec moi" will suffice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_dDxkDTkvQ