BBH 75

BBH 75 is the fourth album by French rock singer Jacques Higelin, released in 1974 on the Pathé Marconi label. It is a radical departure from his previous works with the Saravah label, as it is entirely a rock album. The album would bring Higelin commercial success and critical recognition from French rock circles, and the album is considered influential on the future of French rock.

BBH 75
Studio album by
Jacques Higelin
ReleasedDecember 1974
RecordedStudio Pathé-Marconi, Paris
GenreFrench rock
Length34:44
LabelEMI, Pathé Marconi
ProducerJacques Higelin
Jacques Higelin chronology
Jacques "Crabouif" Higelin
(1971)		 BBH 75
(1974)		 Irradié
(1976)

History

The title of the album is the initials of the three musicians from the album: Charles Bennaroch, Simon Boissezon and Jacques Higelin. The album was initially titled BBH 74, but as it was released near the end of 1974, it was finally retitled BBH 75. A rare promotional vinyl released back then bore the original title.

Critical reception

The French edition of Rolling Stone magazine named it the 5th greatest French rock album.[1] It's also included in the book Philippe Manœuvre présente : Rock français, de Johnny à BB Brunes, 123 albums essentiels.[2] It is certified gold record for 100,000 albums sold.[3]

Track listing
Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Paris-New York, N.Y.-Paris"4:20
2."Cigarette"4:29
3."Mona Lisa Klaxon"3:15
4."Chaud, chaud, bizness show"4:15
Side B
No.TitleLength
5."Est-ce que ma guitare est un fusil ?"5:40
6."Une mouche sur ma bouche"4:20
7."Œsophage boogie, cardiac' blues"4:24
8."Boxon"3:30

Personnel

Musicians
  • Charles Bennaroch - drums, percussions, harmonica.
  • Simon Boissezon - bass guitar, guitars.
  • Jacques Higelin - vocals.

Production
  • Jacques Higelin - producer.
  • Roger Ducourtieux - recording.
  • Claude Dejacques - artistic direction.
  • Patrice Duchemin, Yves Van Waerbeke - photographs.
  • Norman Mongan - design.

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
France (SNEP)[3] Gold 100,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Rolling Stone, n°18, February 2010.
  2. Philippe Manœuvre, Philippe Manœuvre présente : Rock français, de Johnny à BB Brunes, 123 albums essentiels, Hoëbeke, October 2010 (ISBN 978-2-84230-353-2)
  3. "French album certifications – Jacques Higelin – B.B.H. 75" (in French). InfoDisc. Select JACQUES HIGELIN and click OK. 


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