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Lilicub is a French band that was founded in 1992, mainly known for its 1996 hit "Voyage en Italie".


Biography

The group was originally a trio composed of Catherine Dirand, Benoît Carré (actress
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's brother) and Philippe Zavriew. Benoît met Catherine at a jazz festival in
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. In late 1993, they signed with the label Remark and released their first single entitled ''Au bout du compte'' early 1995.Prix Roger Seiller : Lilicu
SACEM.fr
(Retrieved October 3, 2008)
Their second single "Voyage in Italie" ensured their reputation placing at #7 on the French
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Top 50 during the 1996 summer. Lilicub was nominated at the 1997 Victoires de la Musique in the category "Revelation of the year",Nominations of the 1997 Victoires de la musique, SACE
Lesvictoires.com
(Retrieved October 3, 2008)
and awarded the price Sacem Roger Seiller for "Best French group" in 1998. The same year, Lilicub released its second album, ''La Grande Vacance''. The group then engaged in collaborations with
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ese artists like Taeko Onuki et Noriko Kato. The third album entitled ''Zoom'' was produced as a film and was released in 2001. In 2005, the band began a tour across France to promote its new songs.


Discography


Albums

* 1996 : ''Voyage en Italie'' * 1997 : ''A Tribute to
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'' * 1998 : ''La Grande Vacance'' * 1999 : ''La Douce Vie'' * 2000 : ''À la Nouvelle Vague'' * 2001 : ''Tribute to Polnareff'' * 2001 : ''Zoom '' * 2002 : ''Boby Tutti-Frutti - L'hommage délicieux à
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'' * 2003 : ''L'Humeur vagabonde : hommage à
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'' * 2008 : ''Papa a fait Mai 68''


Singles

* 1996 : "Voyage en Italie" - #7 in France * 1996 : "Faire fi de tout" - #30 in France


References


External links


Official website
{{Authority control French pop music groups Musical groups established in 1992