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Du chant à la une ! album cover
Du chant à la une !
1958 2:43
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Le Poinconneur des Lilas

"Le Poinçonneur des Lilas" is a 1958 song by French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, released on his debut album Du chant à la une !. The song depicts the monotonous life of a Paris Métro ticket puncher and showcases Gainsbourg's early chanson and jazz influences. For electric guitar players, it offers an accessible entry point into classic French pop accompaniment, with understated chord work and a cool, restrained feel typical of late-1950s Parisian style.

  • Released in 1958, this was one of Gainsbourg's earliest recordings, rooted in jazz and chanson rather than his later experimental work.
  • The song's narrator is a Métro station punch-card worker — that mundane character study became a hallmark of Gainsbourg's lyrical approach.
  • Gainsbourg is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians, spanning jazz, rock, reggae, funk, and electronica across his career.
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Gainsbourg used the Telecaster for its clear, articulate tone that cut through orchestral arrangements without requiring heavy amplification or effects. The guitar's direct, uncolored response perfectly suited his minimalist aesthetic, letting session musicians focus on precise playing dynamics rather than sonic manipulation.

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