Pop model is Belgian pop singer Lio's third studio album of entirely new material and fourth album overall. It features two of her biggest hits: "Les brunes comptent pas pour des prunes" and "Fallait pas commencer". It is her second best-selling album and was certified gold in France.
Background Pop model was released after the failure of her previous album, Amour toujours. Between the two albums, Lio teamed up with French TV presenter Jacky and scored a Top 50 hit with the single "Tétèoù?", written and produced by her then-boyfriend, singer-songwriter Alain Chamfort. According to Lio's autobiography,Lio & Gilles Verlant, Pop Model, Editions Flammarion, 2004. Alain Chamfort worked on the production of the lead single "Les brunes comptent pas pour des prunes" as a "breakup gift".
Singles ReleasedateSingleSalesFiguresPeak positions1986"Les brunes comptent pas pour des prunes"250,000+#10 FRA1987"Fallait pas commencer"355,000#5 FRA1987"Je casse tout ce que je touche"90,000+#22 FRA1987"Chauffeur suivez cette voiture"20,000
Re-Issues The album was originally released by the record company Polydor in 1986.
It was re-released by Ze Records in 2005 with four bonus tracks, including a cover of T. Rex's "Hot Love", the English version of "Les brunes comptent pas pour des prunes" and the extended versions of many songs.
The album will be reissued in July 2026 by Universal Music France on red vinyl, yellow vinyl and picture disc in celebration of its 40th anniversary and girl power.https://www.instagram.com/p/DY88xe-o_Om/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Track listing
Personnel Backing vocals [additional] – Helena Noguerra Backing vocals, arranged by [backing vocals] – Sylvaine Bordy Bass – Marc Navez Cello – David Shamban Drums – Gilbert Levy, Philippe Draï (tracks: 6, 12, 14) Guitar – Vincent Palmer (tracks: 6, 12, 14) Guitar, arranged by [horns] – Yann Lecker Keyboards, arranged by [strings] – John Cale Percussion – Marcal Filho Producer – Alain Chamfort (tracks: 6, 12, 14), John Cale (tracks: 5, 8, 10, 18), Marc Moulin (tracks: 6, 12, 14), Michel Esteban Saxophone – Spider Mittleman Synthesizer, mixed by – Steven Stanley Trumpet – Dale Turner Viola – Peter Hatch Violin – Edith S. Shayne, Henri Ferber*, Michael Markman
Certifications Region CertificationFranceGold (100,000)
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