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"Embrasse-moi, idiot!".

History

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's film. The single of the same name was a success during the 1985 summer, reaching number 7 on the French

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Discography

Albums

* 1986 : ''Embrasse-moi, idiot!''

Singles

* 1982 : "Petit avec des grandes oreilles" * 1985 : "Embrasse-moi, idiot" - #7 in France * 1986 : "Ding Dong" * 1986 : "L'Amour en capitale" * 1987 : "Bienvenue à Paris"

References

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