Ça plane pour moi
"Ça plane pour moi" (French pronunciation: [sa plan puʁ mwa]) is a punk rock song by Plastic Bertrand, although the voice on the original recordings is of producer Lou Deprijck.[1] It was issued as a single in December 1977. The song was composed by Yvan Lacomblez and produced by Lou Deprijck. "Jet Boy, Jet Girl", an adaptation recorded in November 1977 by Elton Motello, has the same melody. The song was covered by many artists and in its original form made #8[2] on the UK charts.
"Ça plane pour moi" is a French idiomatic expression which translates literally as "It is gliding for me"; however, its meaning is best translated as "Everything's going well for me".
In popular culture
Other versions
- In 1977, Elton Motello covered the song under the title "Jet Boy Jet Girl". This version was then covered by numerous bands, including The Damned, Captain Sensible, The Softies and Chron Gen.
- In 1979, Telex released "Ça plane pour moi" in an extremely slow version, on their album Looking For Saint Tropez.
- in 1992, Sonic Youth recorded a version of this song as a contribution to the covers compilation album Freedom of Choice: Yesterday's New Wave Hits As Performed By Today's Stars.[4]
- In 1993, Leila K released "Ça plane pour moi" as a double A-side single with the song "Check the Dan".
- In 1996, Mr. Ed Jumps the Gun's version was featured on the soundtrack to Barb Wire, the Pamela Anderson film.
- In 1996, Presidents of the United States of America released "Ça plane pour moi" as a single.
- In 1997, Thee Headcoatees released "Ça plane pour moi" on their album Punk Girls.[5]
- In 1999, Hemmi Gunn made his own version of the song, called "Einn Dans við Mig" (One Dance with me).
- In 2001, Lost Acapulco recorded a version of the song, called "Olvidemos el romance", with different lyrics for a track of the soundtrack of the Mexican movie Perfume de Violetas.
- In 2005, Savage Circus recorded a cover of the song as a Japanese bonus track for their album Dreamland Manor.
- In 2006, Richard Thompson edited a version available on the box set The Life and Music of Richard Thompson.
- In 2007, Presidents of the United States of America's version was featured in a Pepsi commercial
- In 2008, Vampire Weekend posted a live cover of this song on their Myspace.
- In 2009, Kim Wilde performed the song as part of her live concerts all through Europe.
- In 2009, Nouvelle Vague released a cover of the song on their third album 3.
- In 2009, The BossHoss covered the song on the album Rodeo Radio.
- In 2008, The Lost Fingers recorded a cover of "Ça plane pour moi" with Plastic Bertrand, released on their 2009 album Rendez-vous Rose.
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