This is not only a piece of art, but also a piece of history. This is one of my favourite piece of music, and to my knowledge, it has never gone beyond a demo. What a pity. If it weren't for Peter playing it as the opening song of an acoustic concert he gave, I would never have been aware of this song. Thanks @Lula Camus for the input you give on the birth of the song, this very private and amazing story, and thanks for your talent. From a fellow french citizen. Peace.
(Following of the story of 'Smashing') Pete played me a song with his acoustic guitar and i started to sing the words i just wrote, improvising a melody. I didn't know then that he was recording it. Few weeks went by and one day he called me out of the blue, saying the libertines were recording a demo in the studio for EMI, and if i could come and sing on 'Smashing'. I replied that i couldn't remember what i had sung and he said he had recorded it (...)
So many things have been written about 'Smashing', a lot of which is false, that i would like to tell the real story of how it happened. Pete and I were at his flat in Bethnal green, where he used to live with Carl. We were playing chess while talking about poetry. I was telling him that being french, i was finding it more difficult to write poetry in english. He then handed me his diary and asked me to write something in french. I wrote what became the lyrics of the verse i sing on Smashing ...
I could listen to story's about Pete and Carl in their Bethnal green flat all day, tell us more Lula... Hopefully planning to visit in Margate very soon, take care
(...) So i went to a studio in Sheperd's Bush and next thing i know was asked to go into a boot and sing my verse. I didn't even get a chance for a second take! The "Tu peux m'embrasser? C'est chouette!" is an impro. The laughing was caused by Pete coming inside the boot to tickle me. Just to be clear, the song is not about me. I just contributed to it by writing and singing the lyrics of a verse. Voila!
Bravo Peter j'adore :) ce mec est top c'est sur! Les gens qui s'arrêtent sur ces conneries sont des tocards ! Vive le rock'n'roll Albion forever vive Peter
if they do another after the reunion i think they should go back to the pre rough trade sound, it was really individual. don't get me wrong, i love all the stuff they did. but with all the libs rip-offs around now i think this would stand out much more. Canea wait for leeds!
This is not only a piece of art, but also a piece of history. This is one of my favourite piece of music, and to my knowledge, it has never gone beyond a demo. What a pity. If it weren't for Peter playing it as the opening song of an acoustic concert he gave, I would never have been aware of this song. Thanks @Lula Camus for the input you give on the birth of the song, this very private and amazing story, and thanks for your talent. From a fellow french citizen. Peace.
How can I be listening to the Libertines for years and discover this beauty of a song just now?
I know she's beautiful
(Following of the story of 'Smashing')
Pete played me a song with his acoustic guitar and i started to sing the words i just wrote, improvising a melody. I didn't know then that he was recording it. Few weeks went by and one day he called me out of the blue, saying the libertines were recording a demo in the studio for EMI, and if i could come and sing on 'Smashing'. I replied that i couldn't remember what i had sung and he said he had recorded it (...)
Aw thats nice, you have a beautiful voice!
Ive been a Libertines fan for years now and ive never heard these songs at all, IloveThem thank you so much whoever you are
Agreed
This guys are amazing I'm Mexican and this is my favourite Band ever... I hope The Libertines back together
Ya ni debes recordar este comentario pero... 6 años después ¿Lo siguen siendo?
Amante de The Libertines por Siempre
@@afigueroa1095 yo los escucho desde el 2007
Wish granted
So many things have been written about 'Smashing', a lot of which is false, that i would like to tell the real story of how it happened.
Pete and I were at his flat in Bethnal green, where he used to live with Carl. We were playing chess while talking about poetry. I was telling him that being french, i was finding it more difficult to write poetry in english. He then handed me his diary and asked me to write something in french. I wrote what became the lyrics of the verse i sing on Smashing ...
Amazing story, and you have such a beautiful voice
Lula Camus c'est toi qui chante?
I could listen to story's about Pete and Carl in their Bethnal green flat all day, tell us more Lula... Hopefully planning to visit in Margate very soon, take care
Hope you all like my cover for Smashing! Let me know if you like it :) ua-cam.com/video/nNRORuRMoXw/v-deo.html
Love this song. They should put this song on an album I would buy it.
(...)
So i went to a studio in Sheperd's Bush and next thing i know was asked to go into a boot and sing my verse. I didn't even get a chance for a second take! The "Tu peux m'embrasser? C'est chouette!" is an impro. The laughing was caused by Pete coming inside the boot to tickle me.
Just to be clear, the song is not about me. I just contributed to it by writing and singing the lyrics of a verse. Voila!
Lula Camus I would love to know the translation of the part you sing! It's beautiful
Lula Camus and thank you for that ❤️🙂
o: Thanks a lot Lula, is one of my favourites... Love the song and how you and Peter perform it.
What a fucking awesome and timeless story!
Whats a boot?
"Je t'aime, tu le sais, mais ca, ca ne fait rien." (:
Fair play this is a rare one
I love the trilling electric guitar
Beautiful
brilliant thanks for the tracks
lovely and great song :D
I join with thee as the wave is attached to the sea...
I don't care what people are saying its a beautiful song.
"sheepsking tearaway"
Why I cant find it on spotify. 😓
It hasn’t been released;(
can you send me the mp3 of this song?
D'où sortent ces paroles ?
This is why Pete & Carl can get any girl they want...
where or on what album/ep can I find this recording?
thanks
What was it like being around them at that time?
brilliance
Lula Camus, a French photographer who was a friend of Carl Barat.
Trop belle
Great song...sounds so sad¡¡ =(
but i like it ...Libertines are the best
She's the same girl who sings also in grace/wastedlands isn't she?
who's the woman singing there?
Who is the french singer?
the libertines son la verga
alchlote pa aqui desde el 2021
Bravo Peter j'adore :) ce mec est top c'est sur! Les gens qui s'arrêtent sur ces conneries sont des tocards ! Vive le rock'n'roll Albion forever vive Peter
I love the libertines :v
A PERROOO
Whos the pretty voice's girl??
how did you get this songs man? they are great! =)
if they do another after the reunion i think they should go back to the pre rough trade sound, it was really individual.
don't get me wrong, i love all the stuff they did.
but with all the libs rip-offs around now i think this would stand out much more.
Canea wait for leeds!
I still want this
no that's dot allison
Don’t believe in superstition❤️🙏
Didnt Peter have a girlfriend who got pregnant, but had a miscarriage ????
ur right
Lula Camus
j'en sais rien
tenasi
Best band are better short age and never reunited. Beatles, Smiths, libertines singing gunga din it's soo ughhh hmm ok i prefer early libs
any1 who reads me ... type in the hoosiers they are just AWESOMEEEE
what cd is this taken from??
please tell me