An 1 - Expanded Edition

plastic bertrand was the alias of new wave prankster roger jouret, a native of belgium who appropriated the sound and style of the new wave movement in order to give it a gently satirical poke in the ribs, while scoring several european hits in the process. jouret began his musical career as a drummer for the belgian punk trio hubble bubble, which recorded one unsuccessful album. when jouret met producer / songwriter lou deprijck, the two struck up a recording partnership. 'ca plane pour moi' was their first single release from 'an 1' and is widely regarded as a new wave classic for its gleefully deranged stupidity, with jouret singing french nonsense lyrics in a cartoonish voice over basic three-chord rock 'n' roll complete with saxophones and a falsetto vocal hook straight out of the beach boys or four seasons. the song was a smash hit in europe and became a cult favourite in america (number 39 billboard hot 100) and peaked at mumber 8 in the uk charts. plastic bertrand continued to release records in europe, including a u.k. top 40 hit remake of the small faces' sha la la la lee. released in deluxe super jewel cases, with bonus tracks 'an 1' is a must for all new wave and 70's pop fans.