Description
The most prominent face of French music in the 20th century, composer, performer, lothario and genius - Serge Gainsbourg crossed countless cultural boundaries. His work spanned the genres, and his creative output graced albums as diverse as Eurovision-winning France Gall and neo-punkers Bijou.
Equally cherished as he was controversial, Gainsbourg's dissolute lifestyle belied the sexy breathiness of his internationally famous hit Je T'Aim Moi Non Plus. A View From The Exterior exposes the life and motivation of this complex, prolific musician, from his first employment as jobbing performer to his eventual status as a revered national treasure.