Les Mauvais Garçonnes
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Cover singles, albums |
Les Mauvais Garçonnes (レ・モーヴェ・ギャルソンヌ) was a Japanese rock cover ensemble affiliated with the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2002.
History
Their debut occurred on 9 May 2001 with the release of the cover single Ai no Sanka (愛の賛歌), a Japanese-lyric adaptation by Tokiko Iwatani of Édith Piaf's Hymne à l'amour. The single's B-side included two remix versions. This track was commercially promoted as the theme song for the beverage Love and Peach. It achieved notable commercial performance, peaking at #40 on the Oricon Weekly Charts and surpassing 30,000 copies sold.
In September, the group revealed plans for a trio of monthly cover singles, each featuring their mascot—a French bulldog named Luna—prominently displayed on the cover art.
The second cover single, Idol wo Sagase (アイドルを探せ), was released on 3 October and contained two remixes. This piece is a rendition of French artist Sylvie Vartan's La plus belle pour aller danser.
Following this, the third single Sans toi ma mie (サン・トワ・マミー) was issued on 7 November, also accompanied by two remixes. The original composition was by Belgian singer Salvatore Adamo.
Their fourth and final cover single, Barairo no Jinsei (バラ色の人生), arrived on 5 December. This release featured French-language intro and outro segments covering Édith Piaf's La Vie en rose, along with three remixes included on the B-side.
Later singles did not match the initial success and failed to enter the Oricon Weekly charts.
In December, their debut track was included in Giza Studio’s compilation album titled Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001.
After issuing their first compilation cover album Ai no Sanka in March 2002, the band discontinued activities. No official announcement has been made regarding disbandment or hiatus.
Members
- NAGANO TOMOKA – vocals
- – vocals
- – guitar
Discography
All four singles were arranged by Sakae Yamaguchi, with two tracks on the album arranged by Akihito Tokunaga.
Singles
| # | Release Date | Title | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5/9/2001 | Ai no Sanka (愛の賛歌) | 40 |
| 2nd | 3/10/2001 | Idol wo Sagase (アイドルを探せ) | – |
| 3rd | 7/11/2001 | Sans toi ma mie (サン・トワ・マミー) | – |
| 4th | 5/12/2001 | Barairo no Jinsei (バラ色の人生) | – |
Studio album
| # | Release Date | Title | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 6/03/2002 | Ai no Sanka | – |
Compilation album
| # | Release Date | Title | Album track | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 19/12/2001 | Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001 | Disc1 M#10 Ai no Sanka | 13 |
Magazine appearances
From May 2001 through March 2002, Les Mauvais Garçonnes were featured in Music Freak Magazine with interviews and liner notes connected to their single and album releases, enhancing their visibility during their active period.