"Bonnie and Clyde" is a 1968 French-language song written by Serge Gainsbourg, and performed by Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot. The song tells the story of the outlaw couple Bonnie and Clyde. It is based on an English language poem written by Bonnie Parker herself a few weeks before she and Clyde Barrow were shot, titled "The Trail's End". The French song was released on two albums in 1968: Gainsbourg's album Initials B.B., and Gainsbourg and Bardot's album Bonnie and Clyde.[1]
Notable cover versions
- Serge Gainsbourg's son Lulu recorded a cover with Scarlett Johansson for his album From Gainsbourg to Lulu (2011).[2]
- Freedom Fry covered it for their EP Outlaws (2012).[3][citation needed]
References
- ^ "Watch Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot's iconic performance of 'Bonnie and Clyde' in 1968". faroutmagazine. 5 July 2021.
- ^ Cooper, Leonie (6 August 2012). "Scarlett Johansson's Serge Gainsbourg cover unveiled – listen". NME. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Outlaws - Single by Freedom Fry on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
