Au Bonheur des Dames was a

French rock French rock is a form of rock music produced in France, primarily with lyrics in the French language. French rock was born as early as mid-1950s, when writer, songwriter and jazz player Boris Vian wrote parody rock songs for Magali Noël or Henr ...

band from the 1970s led by Ramon Pipin. Its name is likely inspired from the title of the classic novel

Au Bonheur des Dames ''Au Bonheur des Dames'' (; ''The Ladies' Delight'' or ''The Ladies' Paradise'') is the eleventh novel in the '' Rougon-Macquart'' series by Émile Zola. It was first serialized in the periodical ''Gil Blas'' from December 17, 1882 to March 1, 188 ...

Émile Zola Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (, also , ; 2 April 184029 September 1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of ...

. The band is very notable for their song ''Oh les filles'' that reached the Top 10 in France,
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Golf-Drouot The Golf-Drouot was a nightclub located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It began its life in 1955 as a tea room with a miniature golf course, hence its name. It wasn't until 1961 that the Golf-Drouot became a nightclub. With increased popula ...

. In 1977, they performed at the first edition of the now well known music Festival Le Printemps de Bourge

More or less separated since 1987, the group is making a comeback in 1997 with two concerts at the Paris Olympia, Olympia, which result in the release of a new album (live). New return in 2006 with a concert at the Grand Rex on October 19.

Discography

1974 : Twist
1975 : Coucou maman
1976 : Halte là!
1987 : Jour de fête
1997 : Les adieux (en concert)
2006 : Métal moumoute

References

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