Zou Bisou Bisou
| "Zou Bisou Bisou" | |
|---|---|
 Jessica Paré cover | |
| SinglebyGillian Hills,Sophia Loren,Jessica Paré,and others | |
| Songwriter(s) | Bill Shepherd,Alan Tew,Michel Rivgauche(French version) |
| Music video | |
| Gillian HillsonYouTube | |
| Music video | |
| Sophia LorenonYouTube | |
| Music video | |
| Jessica ParéonYouTube | |
"Zou Bisou Bisou"(also performed as"Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo"[citation needed]) is a song written by Bill Shepherd andAlan Tew,[1]andMichel Rivgauchefor the lyrics of the French version.[2]The song's origins stem from theYé-yémovement with which an early version of the song was associated. Its theme is variously described as an opendeclaration of loveand the joy of kissing.
"Zou Bisou Bisou" wasGillian Hills' first single in the summer of 1960.[3]A French recording, titled "Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo", was produced byGeorge Martinand sung in English bySophia Loren.[4]Although most sources associate the origins of the song with Hills,New Yorkclaims that the songwriting credits make it more likely that Loren's version was the original.[1]Slate'sDavid Haglund notes that Hills' version is the best-known of the early recordings.[5]
It was performed byJessica ParéasMegan Draperin theMad Menepisode "A Little Kiss".[6]The morning after its on-air performance onAMC,[citation needed]the song was released as amusic downloadand as avinylspecial edition.[6]Paré's on-air performance of the song waslip syncedto a prior recording.[7]
SwedishpopandsoulsingerEmilia Mitikucovered the song in 2013, on her albumI Belong to You.[8]
Background and production
[edit]Martin's production of "Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo" was originally recorded bySophia Lorenas publicity associated with the filmThe Millionairess(1960) on the albumPeter and Sophia.[1][3][4][9]Several sources, including a posting at AMC's website,[10]state that Hills did not produce her version, with Rivgauche's lyrics,[2]until 1961, after Loren's October 1960 movie.[4]Another version of the song, by Israeli-French performer Maya Casabianca, appeared on France'sBillboardchart in September 1961.[3]Additionalcover versionshave been produced by the Pennies and Kerstin Dahl.[1]
Lionsgate Televisionreleased a music download edition of Paré's version at theiTunes Storeas well as twovinyleditions made available online. It will also be released in the future onAmazonand in stores.[11]This version was produced byMatthew Weiner,Russell Ziecker,David Carbonara,andJames T. Hill.[10]Paré recorded her lyrics in arecording studio,working with Carbonara, and choreographed her routine with Marianne Ann Kellogg.[12]The 7-inch vinyl version includes theB-side,"A Beautiful Mine"byRJD2,which is thetheme musicfor the show.[13]Weiner tracked down the song and had many objectives[clarification needed]for Paré to achieve in the production of the song.[14]Pare's version was used in Season 3 episode 2 ofEmily in Paris.[15]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] | 100 |
Themes
[edit]Roughly translated fromFrenchtoEnglish"Zou Bisou Bisou" means "Oh! Kiss Kiss"[3][17]or "Oh You Kiss Kiss".[14][18]
After translating the song, Haglund claimed that the theme of the song is about "...openly declaring and displaying one's love, coming out from 'the bushes' where 'lovers glide stealthily' and feeling love 'everywhere'".[5]The Huffington Postsummarized the song more simply saying that it made the statement "about how kissing is fun".[19][20]Slatenoted that yé-yé singers were often "teenage girls who exuded a faux-innocent sexuality", which played on Megan Draper's "youthful sex appeal and thegeneration gapbetween Megan and Don ".[5]Paré stated that, "Megan, who is younger and more naïve than Don, was 'unknowingly putting their intimate connection on the line' in front of their friends and co-workers'...'The reason that it's so awkward isn't that she was doing anything wrong, but because it's private'..."[14]
Critical response toMad Menscene
[edit]Numerous critics from prominent media outlets such asThe Wall Street Journal,[14]Slate,[5]USA Today,[21]Rolling Stone,New York Daily News,[22]Los Angeles Times,[17]Chicago Sun-Times,[18]CBS News,[23]noted that the highlight of the 5th season premiere was Paré's performance of this song duringDon Draper's surprise 40th birthday party, describing the performance and Paré as sexy, slinky, and sultry.Matthew PerpetuaofRolling Stonesaid that "Megan sings...for her husband, who can barely suppress his embarrassment and discomfort."[24]
Erin Carlson ofThe Hollywood Reporterdescribed Paré's performance as "bizarre, come-hitherburlesque",noting that she" stunned partygoers who openly ogled her while the ad exec (Jon Hamm) squirmed with polite embarrassment. "[25]
The song's performance became a trending topic onTwitter.[14][18]Since the song was trending the entire following day,The Rootsperformed a brief rendition of a verse of the song as interstitial music the following night onLate Night with Jimmy Fallon.[19]Despite thesocial mediafrenzy, the song did not crack theiTunesTop 100.[17]On 14 April 2012, however, it did manage to reach the bottom position #100 of theCanadian Hot 100.[16]
References
[edit]- ^abcdHowe, Sean (March 25, 2012)."The Musical History of Megan's French Mad Men Tune".New York.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^ab"Zou Bisou Bisou".Encyclopedisque.fr.RetrievedDecember 29,2012.
- ^abcdStreib, Lauren (March 25, 2012)."'Mad Men' Premiere: A History of 'Zou Bisou Bisou,' Megan's Sultry Song to Don ".The Daily Beast.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^abcOldenburg, Ann (March 26, 2012)."Behind 'Mad Men' premiere's sexy 'Zou Bisou' song".USA Today.RetrievedMarch 27,2012.
- ^abcdHaglund, David (March 25, 2012)."What Was That French Song on Mad Men?".Slate.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^abMiller, Gregory E. (March 27, 2012)."Story behind the song".New York Post.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^Marikar, Sheila (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men' Actress Lip-Synced 'Zou Bisou Bisou'".ABC News.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^Levine, Nick (February 11, 2013)."Emilia Mitiku, I Belong to You, Review".BBC.RetrievedJuly 8,2021.
- ^"Peter and Sophia (Remastered)".Amazon.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^ab"Jessica Paré's Recording of" Zou Bisou Bisou "From Mad Men season 5 Premiere Now Available".AMC.March 26, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon March 28, 2012.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^Makarechi, Kia (March 26, 2012)."'Zou Bisou Bisou' On iTunes: Lionsgate Releases Song From 'Mad Men' Premiere ".The Huffington Post.RetrievedMarch 26,2012.
- ^Weingus, Leigh (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men' Actress Jessica Paré Talks 'Zou Bisou Bisou,' Don Draper And More ".The Huffington Post.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^"Mad Men - Zou Bisou, Bisou".Insound.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^abcdeKaptik, Alexandra (March 27, 2012)."Jessica Paré of 'Mad Men' Kisses and Tells About 'Zou Bisou Bisou'".The Wall Street Journal.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^Daly, Helen (December 21, 2022)."Emily in Paris season 3 soundtrack: Full song list for Netflix series".Radio Times.RetrievedDecember 23,2022.
- ^ab"Canadian Hot 100".Billboard.April 14, 2012.RetrievedJune 24,2012.
- ^abcDay, Patrick Kevin (March 26, 2012)."'Zou Bisou Bisou': 'Mad Men' attempts to boost a '60s French pop hit ".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^abcRackl, Lori (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men' puts 'Zou Bisou Bisou' in millions' heads ".Chicago Sun-Times.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^ab"'Zou Bisou Bisou' & 15 Other Awkward TV Serenades (VIDEOS) ".The Huffington Post.March 27, 2012.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^104.3 WOMC (March 27, 2012)."ON AIR: 'Zou Bisou Bisou' Lyrics Translated – Jessica Pare's 'Mad Men' Song".Detroit's Greatest Hits.
{{cite news}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^Keveney, Bill (March 26, 2012)."Jessica Pare gets the world humming 'Zou Bisou Bisou'".USA Today.RetrievedMarch 29,2012.
- ^Sacks, Ethan (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men's' Jessica Paré sings 'Zou Bisou Bisou' on premiere -- now it's a single! Actress' character Megan sings 1961 song to husband Don Draper (Jon Hamm) on his 40th birthday ".Daily News.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^Moraski, Lauren (March 27, 2012).""Zou Bisou Bisou" released as a single following "Mad Men" premiere ".CBS News.Archivedfrom the original on March 28, 2012.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^Perpetua, Matthew (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men' Version of 'Zou Bisou Bisou' in iTunes Store: Cover of French pop tune by Jessica Paré will be released as seven-inch single ".Rolling Stone.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
- ^Carlson, Erin (March 26, 2012)."'Mad Men' Premiere Song 'Zou Bisou Bisou' Released on iTunes: Actress Jessica Paré's recording of the '60s French pop hit is now available for digital download ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMarch 28,2012.
