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01. Comme À La Radio - La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française 1971
02. Tanka II/Niok 1969 - La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française
03. Le Brouillard/Niok 1969 - La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française
04. Comme À La Radio - Inst. Version
05. Comme À La Radio - Alt. Inst Take
06. L'été L'été - Libre Parcours 1970
07. Le Goudron - Libre Parcours 1970
08. Le Noir C'est Mieux Choisi - Les Enfants Sont Tous Fous 1969
09. Les Beaux Animaux - Les Enfants Sont Tous Fous 1969
10. Ô Thèbes toi qui nourrit Sémélé - L'anti Fête 1969
11. Leo - Complete Take
12. Tanka II - Alternate Mix
ARTIST
TITLE
Comme A La Radio: On Air
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
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WWSCD 128CD WWSCD 128CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
11/6/2026

Wewantsounds presents Comme à la Radio: On Air, a limited-edition companion to its expanded edition of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1970 album Comme à la Radio. Featuring previously unreleased live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971 with Areski Belkacem and a host of outstanding musicians, the set is complemented by unissued studio recordings, including two instrumental versions of the title track and the complete 10-minute take of "Leo." Newly remastered from the original tapes, Comme à la Radio: On Air offers a unique insight into the making of one of the most groundbreaking works in French music. The package also includes a four-page bilingual booklet featuring an essay by Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart and an introduction by Saravah's Benjamin Barouh. This companion collection uncovers a remarkable selection of previously unreleased live and studio recordings dating from 1969 to 1971, offering an unprecedented insight into one of the most adventurous bodies of work in French music. The first part brings together a series of live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971. Captured in different settings and featuring Areski Belkacem, Steve Potts, Robin Kenyatta, and Ronnie Beer, these performances trace the evolution of Fontaine's repertoire. The second part returns to the original Saravah studio sessions with a selection of previously unreleased recordings that illuminate the making of the album. Highlights include the original instrumental version of the title track alongside a previously unheard alternate take, revealing the extraordinary interplay between the musicians. Together, these recordings offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of the defining albums of the French avant-garde. Together with the expanded edition of Comme à la Radio this second set offers the most comprehensive insight to date into the making of Brigitte Fontaine's landmark album and the boundless creativity that surrounded it. Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide