Comments on: PETER SARSTEDT - “Where Do You Go To My Lovely?” http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/ Lollards in the high church of low culture Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:39:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Marla http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-476455 Marla Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:10:48 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-476455 My 21 year old had the same reaction after see "The Darjeeling Limited", he loves this song and he's a punk rocker. My 21 year old had the same reaction after see “The Darjeeling Limited”, he loves this song and he’s a punk rocker.

]]> By: Claude Lavoie http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-450927 Claude Lavoie Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:41:32 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-450927 My personal opinion is that a song becomes popular because of the melody, music, arrangements,and the beat or rhythm. If a song as good lyrics then it's like icing on the cake. My personal opinion is that a song becomes popular because of the melody, music, arrangements,and the beat or rhythm.
If a song as good lyrics then it’s like icing on the cake.

]]> By: wichita lineman http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-423784 wichita lineman Mon, 19 May 2008 19:39:47 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-423784 That's my motto, too. That’s my motto, too.

]]> By: Danny http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-408078 Danny Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:27:25 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-408078 Great song. What a load of bull about the fake 'hahaha' laugh - he ain't trying to convince you it's real. Don't think too much. Enjoy. Great song. What a load of bull about the fake ‘hahaha’ laugh - he ain’t trying to convince you it’s real.

Don’t think too much. Enjoy.

]]> By: Schwarzenegger « unpredictably [ under pressure ] http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-400519 Schwarzenegger « unpredictably [ under pressure ] Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:46:03 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-400519 [...] vai gostar, de um cara chamado Peter Sarstedt. Ele foi considerado por John Peel como um dos piores de todos os tempos. A letra é [...] [...] vai gostar, de um cara chamado Peter Sarstedt. Ele foi considerado por John Peel como um dos piores de todos os tempos. A letra é [...]

]]> By: tom http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-395946 tom Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:40:01 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-395946 The song is correctly referred to as a classic. It got to number 1 for a very good reason: the melody and structure are memorable and fascinating, and the lyrics rather originally build something cinematic. Of course it is jam packed with cultural references: that was the point. I love the little tastes it gives of the sixties and the riviera. It got to number 1 because it is sui generis (no other song exploits the zeitgeist as well). It defined the times beautifully and hearing it now is like finding piles of old newspapers in a loft. It is Sophia Loren, but it is also Lady Penelope. I loved it then. I love it now. The song is correctly referred to as a classic. It got to number 1 for a very good reason: the melody and structure are memorable and fascinating, and the lyrics rather originally build something cinematic. Of course it is jam packed with cultural references: that was the point.

I love the little tastes it gives of the sixties and the riviera. It got to number 1 because it is sui generis (no other song exploits the zeitgeist as well).

It defined the times beautifully and hearing it now is like finding piles of old newspapers in a loft. It is Sophia Loren, but it is also Lady Penelope.

I loved it then. I love it now.

]]> By: ray http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-394855 ray Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:25:43 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-394855 imitable, not imitatable imitable, not imitatable

]]> By: Katherine http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-392312 Katherine Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:15:18 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-392312 The best thing about The Darjeeling Limited was this song! The best thing about The Darjeeling Limited was this song!

]]> By: stevem http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-391965 stevem Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:52:02 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-391965 "What other race on the planet" race?? “What other race on the planet”

race??

]]> By: Tom Hayden http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-391860 Tom Hayden Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:37:33 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-391860 I had a good laugh regarding this song the other day. My youngest son is 23 years old, and a big Wes Anderson fan. "Where Do You Go To..." has always held a strong fascination for me, even though I never knew who the artist was or even the real title. I thought the song was called "Marie Claire". Anyway, my son came home from watching The Darjeeling Limited the other day, and he was raving about this song that kept repeating throughout the film. He only had to hum a snippet, and give me a couple of lyrics before I knew what he wanted. It seems I've raised a sentimental slob,like myself, who, if some of the reactions on this site are credited, has the same treacly taste in music as his old man. I had a good laugh regarding this song the other day. My youngest son is 23 years old, and a big Wes Anderson fan. “Where Do You Go To…” has always held a strong fascination for me, even though I never knew who the artist was or even the real title. I thought the song was called “Marie Claire”. Anyway, my son came home from watching The Darjeeling Limited the other day, and he was raving about this song that kept repeating throughout the film. He only had to hum a snippet, and give me a couple of lyrics before I knew what he wanted. It seems I’ve raised a sentimental slob,like myself, who, if some of the reactions on this site are credited, has the same treacly taste in music as his old man.

]]> By: snoddy http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-371039 snoddy Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:02:50 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-371039 brings me (male) to tears: - tune - two Naples orphans, one which makes big (or does she ?) - (perhaps) heard as baby no corny accents, etc. for me brings me (male) to tears:
- tune
- two Naples orphans, one which makes big (or does she ?)
- (perhaps) heard as baby
no corny accents, etc. for me

]]> By: Larry http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-356303 Larry Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:48:43 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-356303 i think the song is perfectly lovely. i was very moved and Natalie Portman does it great justice. i think the song is perfectly lovely. i was very moved and Natalie Portman does it great justice.

]]> By: Kevin Linehan http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-355577 Kevin Linehan Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:47:36 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-355577 In 1973 I was a 19 year old student doing a liberal arts semester in Copenhagen. I met Peter Sarstedt in a bar. I had never heard of him. We talked about music for hours. He mentioned at the time that he had one hit song a few years ago. He seemed like an ordinary nice person. In 1973 I was a 19 year old student doing a liberal arts semester in Copenhagen. I met Peter Sarstedt in a bar. I had never heard of him. We talked about music for hours. He mentioned at the time that he had one hit song a few years ago. He seemed like an ordinary nice person.

]]> By: Eric Random http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338779 Eric Random Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:57:51 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338779 Jeremy and I are basically saying the same thing. I agree with him that the Brits simply cannot stand hearing French pronounced correctly and refuse to do it themselves. What other race on the planet would look at the name Saint-Jean and pronounce it "Sinjin"? Eric Random, Founder Random Factory Independent Critical Thinking RandomVisits@yahoo.com Jeremy and I are basically saying the same thing. I agree with him that the Brits simply cannot stand hearing French pronounced correctly and refuse to do it themselves. What other race on the planet would look at the name Saint-Jean and pronounce it “Sinjin”?

Eric Random, Founder
Random Factory
Independent Critical Thinking
RandomVisits@yahoo.com

]]> By: Jeremy http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338399 Jeremy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:52:46 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338399 PS I must admit that I had to admire the brilliance, depth, and articulateness of many of the earlier (above) detractors, if only they hadn't directed their awesome musical knowledge and perception into totally unnecessary (and often vicious) negativity. Pity. PS I must admit that I had to admire the brilliance, depth, and articulateness of many of the earlier (above) detractors, if only they hadn’t directed their awesome musical knowledge and perception into totally unnecessary (and often vicious) negativity. Pity.

]]> By: Jeremy http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338394 Jeremy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:38:56 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-338394 Sarstedt doesn't use either a "phoney" or a real French accent, except for pronouncing French names correctly. I realize that could rile some Brits who hate to pronounce French words correctly, but rather anglicize foreign words (GAr-age for garAGE, BUFF-ee for bufFET, etc.). If anything, his accent leans to Indian, which is heard on his softened consonants. As to the "name-dropping" aspect, I see that as an essential feature in the description of the girl gone jet-set Europa. What purpose does it serve to read negativity into it? Why can't the above critics and detractors just enjoy the song for its lilting melody, unique structure, and Sarstedt's sardonic phrasing and delivery? Instead they have done an excercise in over-analisation, and hypercriticism. Sarstedt doesn’t use either a “phoney” or a real French accent, except for pronouncing French names correctly. I realize that could rile some Brits who hate to pronounce French words correctly, but rather anglicize foreign words (GAr-age for garAGE, BUFF-ee for bufFET, etc.). If anything, his accent leans to Indian, which is heard on his softened consonants. As to the “name-dropping” aspect, I see that as an essential feature in the description of the girl gone jet-set Europa. What purpose does it serve to read negativity into it?
Why can’t the above critics and detractors just enjoy the song for its lilting melody, unique structure, and Sarstedt’s sardonic phrasing and delivery? Instead they have done an excercise in over-analisation, and hypercriticism.

]]> By: Peter Thompson http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-336288 Peter Thompson Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:03:31 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-336288 Glad to see Peter Sarstedt getting his recognition in The Darjeeling Limited. Canadian version is at www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterthompson/wheredoyougoto(mylovely)? Glad to see Peter Sarstedt getting his recognition in The Darjeeling Limited.

Canadian version is at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterthompson/wheredoyougoto(mylovely)?

]]> By: stevem http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332215 stevem Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:17:41 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332215 To be honest from the time I first heard it (probably only around five years ago) I've thought of his voice on this record as more Irish-sounding than anything else but that's just me. I'm intrigued by it's use in these two Wes Anderson films one of which you mentioned. To be honest from the time I first heard it (probably only around five years ago) I’ve thought of his voice on this record as more Irish-sounding than anything else but that’s just me. I’m intrigued by it’s use in these two Wes Anderson films one of which you mentioned.

]]> By: Eric Random http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332208 Eric Random Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:59:07 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332208 Thanks for the compliment but I'm not a "Sarstedt trooper". In fact, when I recently heard the song for the first time in nearly 40 years in the movie "The Darjeeling Limited" I mistakenly thought the performer was Al Stewart until the credits rolled by. What gets my goat is people who make judgments based on faulty assumptions and arrogant lack of attention to detail. Do your research and think on your own before sounding off! Eric Random, Founder Random Factory Independent Critical Thought RandomVisits@yahoo.com Thanks for the compliment but I’m not a “Sarstedt trooper”. In fact, when I recently heard the song for the first time in nearly 40 years in the movie “The Darjeeling Limited” I mistakenly thought the performer was Al Stewart until the credits rolled by. What gets my goat is people who make judgments based on faulty assumptions and arrogant lack of attention to detail. Do your research and think on your own before sounding off!

Eric Random, Founder
Random Factory
Independent Critical Thought
RandomVisits@yahoo.com

]]> By: Steve http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332092 Steve Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:50:00 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332092 These Sarstedt troopers really are a class above the foaming Floydians we usually get in here. These Sarstedt troopers really are a class above the foaming Floydians we usually get in here.

]]> By: Eric Random http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332065 Eric Random Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:48:02 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-332065 To Tom, Doctor Casino and Doctor Mod (you know "Doctor" is frequently abbreviated "Dr.", which does save a few electrons on the InterPet) - Sarstedt is not singing with a French accent, he is using his own distinct clipped style of phrasing which actually helps his lyrics be understood. He does pronounce a few French people and place names reasonably well. The fact that you modern day phonies don't know what a French accent is, either real or fake, and have probably never heard one because you are trapped in the slithering, self reflective cage of your feeble egos, is totally indicative of the vapidity of your thinking and the fatuity of most of what passes for "critique" on the WWW. Plese don't be bullied into believing everything you read! To Tom, Doctor Casino and Doctor Mod (you know “Doctor” is frequently abbreviated “Dr.”, which does save a few electrons on the InterPet) - Sarstedt is not singing with a French accent, he is using his own distinct clipped style of phrasing which actually helps his lyrics be understood. He does pronounce a few French people and place names reasonably well. The fact that you modern day phonies don’t know what a French accent is, either real or fake, and have probably never heard one because you are trapped in the slithering, self reflective cage of your feeble egos, is totally indicative of the vapidity of your thinking and the fatuity of most of what passes for “critique” on the http://WWW. Plese don’t be bullied into believing everything you read!

]]> By: Tom Hayden http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-323664 Tom Hayden Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:51:32 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-323664 Well, I was surprised to see that this song had generated any controversy at all, and the bile contained in some of them... I only heard this song a few times, back in 1969, and I have always loved it. As a provincial Canadian, I heard obscure references to a high-life that I despised at the time. It was, therefore, just that "Marie Claire" be unhappy "inside her head". The "oom pah-pah" beat and that spooky, "Charles DeGaulle on accordion" accompaniment combined to make this a tempting confection for me, and revisiting it, I find I like it as much now as then. Well, I was surprised to see that this song had generated any controversy at all, and the bile contained in some of them… I only heard this song a few times, back in 1969, and I have always loved it. As a provincial Canadian, I heard obscure references to a high-life that I despised at the time. It was, therefore, just that “Marie Claire” be unhappy “inside her head”. The “oom pah-pah” beat and that spooky, “Charles DeGaulle on accordion” accompaniment combined to make this a tempting confection for me, and revisiting it, I find I like it as much now as then.

]]> By: Denis-André Desjardins http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-316328 Denis-André Desjardins Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:38:23 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-316328 In 1969 this song was playing on all the stations here in Montréal. This was BEFORE set programming for radio stations... Perhaps what has been called "phoney" French accent wasn't so phoney to the francophones here because it was what was heard from those that spoke English... The song to us of that period, was real. We've read, heard or seen such stories from all over the world. Many girls became famous models, actresses, playmates. And just like a shooting star, they were gone... When commenting on things from the past, anyone that was not of THE age/social group the material touched, is commenting out of context. Think about down the road when in just a decade or so, people will wonder why we thought of Paul McCartney as a genius when they listen to a song like "Someone's knocking at the door" or "Ivory and Ebony"... As the Japanese say; "Even monkeys fall from trees." In 1969 this song was playing on all the stations here in Montréal. This was BEFORE set programming for radio stations… Perhaps what has been called “phoney” French accent wasn’t so phoney to the francophones here because it was what was heard from those that spoke English… The song to us of that period, was real. We’ve read, heard or seen such stories from all over the world.
Many girls became famous models, actresses, playmates. And just like a shooting star, they were gone…

When commenting on things from the past, anyone that was not of THE age/social group the material touched, is commenting out of context. Think about down the road when in just a decade or so, people will wonder why we thought of Paul McCartney as a genius when they listen to a song like “Someone’s knocking at the door” or “Ivory and Ebony”…
As the Japanese say; “Even monkeys fall from trees.”

]]> By: Rooze66 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-308525 Rooze66 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:11:23 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-308525 I really do not understand all of the people that have made desparaging remarks about this song! It is a clever and beautiful song that has stood the test of time. If the song really is as bad as some of you are saying, then why are you even bothering to spend the time to discuss it? Perhaps we have a few self proclaimed music 'experts' here? So, 'experts', when did you last write anything of any note? Will people be still talking about in 40 years? I doubt it! In the immortal words of Louis Jordan (look him up 'experts'), 'If you're so smart, how come you aint rich'! I really do not understand all of the people that have made desparaging remarks about this song! It is a clever and beautiful song that has stood the test of time. If the song really is as bad as some of you are saying, then why are you even bothering to spend the time to discuss it? Perhaps we have a few self proclaimed music ‘experts’ here? So, ‘experts’, when did you last write anything of any note? Will people be still talking about in 40 years? I doubt it! In the immortal words of Louis Jordan (look him up ‘experts’), ‘If you’re so smart, how come you aint rich’!

]]> By: Peter Thompson http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-256873 Peter Thompson Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:49:42 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/09/peter-sarstedt-where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely/#comment-256873 At risk of riling the naysayers, I will let the others who liked Sarstedt know that I have just released a CD in Canada with WDYGTML included and PS himself singing harmony on Don't Think Twice and Last Thing on my Mind. Samples of the 14 songs (McTell/Paxton etc.)are on my website www.peterthompson.ca in the Music section p.s. I know who Marie Claire was but I'm not telling. At risk of riling the naysayers, I will let the others who liked Sarstedt know that I have just released a CD in Canada with WDYGTML included and PS himself singing harmony on Don’t Think Twice and Last Thing on my Mind. Samples of the 14 songs (McTell/Paxton etc.)are on my website http://www.peterthompson.ca in the Music section

p.s. I know who Marie Claire was but I’m not telling.

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