Rockollection


"Rockollection" is a 1977 French pop song composed and performed by Laurent Voulzy. Alain Souchon contributed the lyrics.

Background

"Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection".
The song is a nostalgic first-person recollection of what is presented as a typical 1960s French adolescence. While the story is sung in French, several English-language hits of the 1960s are used to illustrate the memories. An English and Spanish version were made by Voulzy, adapting the lyrics. Since its original release date, he has re-released the song several times in different renditions.
The single was an international success, reaching the Top 10 in several countries in 1977/1978.

Original version (1977)

Total time 11:40
A shorter 45 RPM single version of the song was also released, stopping after the fifth song.

''Voulzy Tour'' live version (1994)

Total time 18:20

''Le Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour'' live version (2004)

Total time 21:30

Studio version (2008)

For the album Recollection, Laurent Voulzy recorded a new version he titled Rockollection 008 that has a duration of 15:43. The songs used are:
In the same album Rockollection Scène 10, consists of a new song of "Rockollection", followed by an excerpt of "Video Killed the Radio Star" of The Buggles.
With "L'Amour avec toi" from Michel Polnareff, it is the first time that Voulzy included a song in French in his "Rockollection".