Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Fire (1979) French TV with Gainsbourg

[@digitaltyro]

Had to be the coolest woman on the planet at the time.

[@boscopit]

I always wanted to go back in time and ask her on a date.

[@alanrosenberg6411]

So true!

[@nuffzed2001]

the Bjork/ kate bush of her day?

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

@@nuffzed2001 she's more bjork than Kate bush

[@Udontkno7]

@@nuffzed2001 is every female musician that’s experimental kate bush/björk? i am beginning to hate kate bush and björk

[@shocked1991]

She deserves to be much much better known. I never even heard of her before a few hours ago and I just listened to the first three records and she is an absolutely unique artist. She makes me think of some other alien visionaries like Bjork and Kate Bush and Bowie.

[@ROADTOOMEGA]

I was thinking the same thing. Such a gem to discover. She'll be famous in 2030.

[@malcolmschnauzer1054]

@@ROADTOOMEGA Sadly, she passed away in 2004.

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

Her debut Press Color was mind-blowing

[@EatPieYes]

She's also in the same musical sphere as Talking Heads during their Fear of Music/Remain in Light period. Things surely were simmering in New York at the time with the punk/new wave/no wave scene and "world music" influences.

[@annethompson4318]

I met her, knew her. My friends were in a band with her. She was an amazing force.

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

I bet she was fun to hang out with

[@lizzie50583]

That's so Amazing 🤩😎Her song, this song just caught my ear on American TV commercial...What a very talented artist ✨😎

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

@@lizzie50583 Johnnie Walker

[@TJamesBell]

I'm envious. Wish I'd have known her. I'm afraid I would have fallen in love so deeply and quickly that I may never have recovered! ; )

[@fabienne50]

i was so shocked to find out she died on my birthday. such a creative soul, she should've had a much, much longer life.

[@tomliwa6601]

i just found out the date of her death today.. and it's my son's birthday as well

[@fabienne50]

@@tomliwa6601 happy birthday to your son in advance! how old is he going to be?

[@tomliwa6601]

@@fabienne50 17 this year.. and you?? (all the best in advance to you too;-)

[@fabienne50]

@@tomliwa6601 thank you so much! i'm turning 18 this year :)

[@joshbaino3087]

Hitler's birthday too

[@nateblack8669]

I love Lizzy. She got me into a whole new world of music in my early twenties. I remember hearing Torso Corso for the first time, a minute long track that completely blew my mind and changed my taste in music for many years to come.

[@thezayofzays6802]

This is happening to me right now! I'm 21 and just found out about her today.

[@aesthetictv5352]

@@thezayofzays6802 How did you come across her music?

[@thezayofzays6802]

@@aesthetictv5352 My friend sent me "Room Mate" in a song exchange. I downloaded the whole album after hearing that song.

[@aesthetictv5352]

@@thezayofzays6802 With a song like that as an introduction, I can see why you downloaded the whole album. A great friend you have.

[@simongarrettmusic]

@@thezayofzays6802 Yeah heard it on KALX and immediately had to find out what it was

[@alessandroromano3815]

Just discovered. I’m totally in love

[@ullibaumgarten6212]

Immer noch ist "Mambo Nassau" ein herausragendes Album.❤

[@WoodRatGirl]

Love this Mutant Disco/No Wave take on Arthur Brown's "Fire"

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

What exactly is no wave?

[@marytitus00]

@@RedStrikerBeetleborg Genre of music from the late 70s/early 80s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqsdJuGgK-onrM

[@RockNimbie]

Such a beautiful woman she was and such a lovely voice she had!.. ZERecords, I love you!

[@dogfishrulez]

This is perfect example of a great cover. You have the backbone of the Arthur Brown song and the rest (the sound, the rhythm, the vibe) is all Lizzy!

[@BryanReaper]

This Truky one greatest moments in music and feeling. Way ahead of her time . Several art pieces drawn of her RIP my queen

[@zannaxz]

rest in peace lizzy. you were such an amazing artist!!

[@tycarter3123]

MAN... The johnie walker wiskey comercial brought me here b/c of that main fast rolling rythm section. Did not notice it was the Aurthor Brown song or it was from the 70's! Thought she was new!

[@markparker1906]

Same here

[@TJamesBell]

I love this girl. Wish I'd have known her. Talented, charismatic, and beautiful. Complete package.

[@pukalei9312]

Her music is so euphoric

[@dandyhiphop]

Lizzy pour toujours!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dolores5000]

Holy hell this is perfect

[@ChristopheMeudec]

Actually, is it not strange that Gainsbourg and Lizzy never collaborated? Too strong for each other maybe? Great video!!

[@bsadewitz]

He did work with BB ... but you still might be correct. ;-)

[@BrianSniatkowski]

This is one of those songs that I remember loving at the time, then totally forgot that it existed Heard it on KEXP today and thought hey I remember that song that was really cool. Had to look it up

[@nenalinda777]

Omgggggggg....... Esoooo mamonaaaa 💃🕺🕺

[@reoracer]

Just saw this version of this song used in a Johnnie Walker booze commercial... I am used to the Arthur Brown version, so this caught me totally off guard and I had to come look for it.

[@chriscrosser7528]

Yep, me, too! Probably gauche of me to say, but with this music, and very cool visuals, I think it's a great ad!

[@HowardSalwasser]

Same here.

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

That's how I heard about this song was in the johnnie walker commercial

[@JohnnyProctor9]

Same thing when I heard it in the film Drive-Away Dolls...

[@squab154]

She's so fucking cool

[@loomings1]

A lot of fun to watch her after all. So trivial and high class. Her albums are under-rated.

[@apexscape]

this hits so hard

[@jerrydibella]

Caaaazzooo, questa è una grande!!! Brividi!

[@markschroeder5559]

her delivery is much like: flying lizards, miss kittin or algebra suicide (all good bands)

[@jamessharpe502]

needs a headband

[@kennethau]

how fabulous to finally see this! Thank you!

[@brifri891]

ugh i love the french

[@michelleh.5225]

I love how her hair keeps falling in her eyes 😂

[@hyperbaroque]

and how she corrects it so easily, so repeatedly, by just running her fingers through it, or by shaking her head i wish i was there in 1979 to run my fingers through that brilliant girl's hair and get her to shake her head

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

Good song. She looked good there, good dancer too. She had an appeal.

[@goldslum]

thank you for uploading ZE! i've been looking for live vids and interviews of her forever. if you guys have any more footage of ANYTHING pls post.

[@malcolmschnauzer1054]

R.I.P. Lizzy

[@FEDADEN-]

The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - fire

[@AliceYobby]

iconic

[@TheLuddgang]

Lizzy Mercier Descloux rocks the fucking box.

[@joelgraham3]

love her -

[@failmaddog]

I just love her

[@MajorCulturalDivide]

I'm extremely confused as to why I like this so much.

[@funnyhandle]

it’s a good song? lol

[@jemmoto7852]

Blue label brought me here. ...keep walking 🎩🥃 😉

[@kshinokevin]

Johnny Walker commercial (August 11, 2021)

[@user-gv8vv2id7t]

rip my queen

[@BrianSmith-vl7xu]

It's like Giorgio Moroder doing punk

[@glazinghost5951]

hahaha well said

[@bsadewitz]

I would've never thought of it as such, but there's definitely something to that. Goes without saying that I love Georgio Moroder. Isn't it interesting how adept KZbin is at sending mutants like us to the right places?

[@replaceablehead]

I agree, although given some of his collaborations over the years, you could just listen to the man himself do it.

[@acslaterlol]

that's rock n roll, dude \m/

[@enriqueherrera3625]

Help, I can't stop dancing.

[@luisoctaviomartineztato9432]

"with" Gaisnbourg

[@xXcangjieXx]

At least we got to see Serge in his tight jeans lol

[@sonial1839]

Is it just me or there was a huge tension there?

[@bsadewitz]

​@@sonial1839I think it's just you, but I don't pretend to know for sure.

[@bluhdsection7454]

amazing

[@erikakathleen509]

Superb.

[@69jenniferlove]

Obsessed

[@YeaThatsRight77]

My boy Johnnie W. brought me here. Salud!!!

[@nikolassodiant2595]

Epic ♥️♥️♥️♥️🏔️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikebott6940]

so cute... seems she was still getting the hang of our 'h'

[@tranceangel7480]

Why nobody told me about Lizzy in the '80s?

[@bsadewitz]

They wanted to keep her for themselves so that in 2020 they'd have this and we'd have nothing.

[@slyasleep]

@@bsadewitz That's prophetic.

[@alexmaur8817]

@@slyasleep spooky prophetic

[@scudman51]

I...I think I'm in love

[@thereal9118]

Goddamn Johnnie Walker Black label brought me here. Fkn hell.

[@gonzalovillalbadelcanto]

Superbe

[@kynodontes2075]

wonder what serge thought of her

[@jonahhex3286]

"Shut Eye trailer sent me here" comments incoming.

[@mardefondo1774]

hey just fell in love

[@JohnnyProctor9]

Who else is here after hearing this awesome Arthur Brown cover featured in Drive-Away Dolls?

[@sonial1839]

Lizzy to Gainsbourg: I can Ignore you. Gainsbourg to Lizzy: I can ignore you better.

[@lucianolasca3252]

🙏🔥

[@larrybrown8180]

Much, much better looking than Arthur Brown...

[@Soundofsilver2007]

She dated Richard Hell

[@francisanosissi1]

i'll just adjust my hair one more time..ha.

[@joseurielgarcia4831]

❤

[@discolemonade2632]

L💋VE

[@temocisneros8446]

Johnnie Walker commercial brought me here

[@julesmarasa4681]

Original King Princess 😍

[@kall.5359]

Noooooooooope

[@yosoylamono]

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

[@cjcarp9438]

Heard this on a Johnny Walker Scotch Commercial... Googled " What song is this " here I am...Not sure what I think..... Except didn't they have hairspray or gel in 1979? She's pushing her hair back every 5 seconds or so....

[@isaaciap2934]

That’s the point it’s supposed to look messy

[@Dantepudu]

ok i m in love

[@scardick15]

Is this person french?

[@andreatreas]

*sluuurp*🥃 me sipping on my Johnnie Walker

[@gianniformica8235]

Johnny Walker Black Label commercial brought me here...

[@samanthamchenry3956]

I'd be so dizzy after spinning around like that

[@hyperbaroque]

i, too, now wish to be on her side. *edit: "on" -> "at". I wish to be at her side.

[@zuzag100]

Peaches brought me here

[@rachelplows3001]

The outfit looks 80s.

[@alemaoveio8461]

Top

[@antoinebonan5719]

Not Charlotte! It's Lizzy herself! ;)

[@evapalma8078]

Anybody from Todd In The Shadows One Hit Wonderland for the Arthur Brown original?

[@boscopit]

I was born 24 years too late

[@cloudsforming]

I counted 27 times in 3 minutes and 18 seconds that she pushed her hair out of her face. Can you imagine how many times she did this in her life rather than submit to having her hair restyled? It would have driven me crazy, as it drives me crazy just to watch her., talented as she was.

[@boscopit]

can you imagine typing this comment?

[@corduroykumquat]

Nathan Justice you're not clever

[@rudiegotbetter8730]

You get used to it. Then I cut my hair and i felt i had phantom hair and was pushing my hair away even though there wasnt anything there

[@shombie2737]

With some Aqua Net she'd be freer to dance with abandon

[@toadstooltarot]

LOL@@shombie2737

[@hermanbayfield115]

take a shot everytime she touches her hair

[@ingeteloo3065]

[@hehjaust]

Whats up with the cold attitude, between Lizzy and Serge?

[@joshbaino3087]

I think it might just be Serge's cold attitude in general

[@hayleyanna2625]

Brilliant artist, cool and sexy AF ❤

[@RaimondiM]

mommy mommy

[@s.u.s.a.n.a]

The Universe brought me here.

[@michaylataylor7478]

same

[@s.u.s.a.n.a]

@@michaylataylor7478

[@martianchannel]

@ cloudstorming : of course she didnt do this all her life! the hairflip (and haircut!) are very typical for this period, it's rather funny than irritating i find...

[@hotpantis]

Indeed. I find it attractive lol

[@johnadair4693]

Sent here by the Mafia princess bang bang baby

[@JablesMullet]

Disco funk punk wave

[@funguyhere5696]

Pretty sure I'm in love with her

[@snorksonforks]

#parisisonfire2019

[@mendali]

It's like if Nico were French... and the Velvet Underground were a disco band.

[@startervisions]

mendali what

[@christopher4098586]

Ne

[@Brewzerr]

Lol

[@rudiegotbetter8730]

Yeah then she wouldnt have been a nazi

[@floydxpixie]

Johnnie Walker brought me here

[@HugoHernandez-ll6jj]

Just let your hair be, my love. Let it be.

[@TheJohnRowley]

You made me laugh, that's just what i was thinking :)

[@T1374]

Johnny Walker brought me here. Suck a cool beat.

[@andrewwarren9144]

is she wasted in this clip?

[@WoodRatGirl]

Andrew Warren No....that's how they danced back then.

[@koolstup]

+Andrew Warren No, Serge just taught her to dance

[@hans8129]

wasn't everyone back then?