Il Était Une Fois - Pomme (1978)

Joëlle Mogensen, the group's lead singer, was born in 1953 on Long Island, New York. 

In 1969, she moved to France with her parents, settling in Grimaud in the Var region. 

While on holiday in Saint-Tropez, she met two musicians from Michel Polnareff's band: Richard Dewitte (drums, vocals) and Serge Koolenn (guitar, vocals. 

A connection was formed, and the trio settled in Colombes, near Paris. 

Leaving Michel Polnareff's band behind, Serge Koolenn and Richard Dewitte struck out on their own. 

They began touring the club circuit: Richard handling the sound system, while Serge and Joëlle worked behind the bar.

French group that existed from 1972 to 1979. Their biggest hit was ''J'ai encore rêvé d'elle'' in 1975.

Il Était Une Fois is the self-titled fourth and final studio album by the French variety-pop group Il Était Une Fois, released in 1978. 

The album is sometimes released under the title Pomme.  

The album was written during a period of high emotional tension. 

Many of the songs reflect the real-life romantic separation between lead singer Joëlle Mogensen and primary songwriter Serge Koolenn. 

This gave the record a noticeably more melancholic, mature tone compared to their earlier upbeat radio hits. 

Recorded in the United States at the Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the album serves as a poignant farewell from the band.

Tracklist

1.  Pomme  (Serge Koolenn; Richard Dewitte) - 2:57

2.  Elle, Delta  (Serge Koolenn; Richard Dewitte) - 3:15

3.  Moi, Si J’Étais Toi  (Serge Koolenn; Lionel Gaillardin) - 3:52

4.  Mes Aventures  (Serge Koolenn) - 3:04

5.  Tant De Choses  (Serge Koolenn; Lionel Gaillardin) - 1:52

6.  Le Droit De Rêver  (Serge Koolenn; Richard Dewitte) - 3:55

7.  Mon Cœur  (Serge Koolenn; Richard Dewitte) - 3:30

8.  Il A Bon Goût  (Serge Koolenn; Lionel Gaillardin) - 3:12

9.  Et Les Deux, Pourquoi Pas?  (Serge Koolenn; Lionel Gaillardin) - 2:44

10.  Rock And Escrock  (Serge Koolenn; Jean-Louis Dronne) - 2:40

Band

Joëlle Morgensen

Richard Dewitte

Serge Koolenn

Lionel Gaillardin

Satoshi Nakamura

Jean-Louis Dronne

Musicians

Bass - Klaus Voormann

Drums, Pertcussion - Jim Gordon

Guitar - Amos Garrett

Synthesizer, Hammond Organ, Piano - Bill Payne

Guitar- Lionel Gaillardin

Liner Notes

Producer – Philippe Rault

Arrangement By (Horns) – Lon Price (Tracks 1,3,6)

Engineer – Bobby Thomas

Engineer (Assistant) – Brad Aaron, David Craig, Dave Farrell

Art Direction – Laurent Thierry-Mieg

Photography By – Tony Frank

Mixed At Westlake Studios

Recorded At Studio In The Country

Phonographic Copyright Pathé Marconi EMI

Copyright Pathé Marconi EMI

Cover Design – Lemonart, Munich

Recorded at Tom’s Studio

Recorded at Jeff’s Studio

Recorded at Rick’s Studio

Recorded at Marks Studio

Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, CA

Notes

Released: 1978

Genre:  Franstalig Pop

Style:  Pop Rock, Vocal, Ballad

Total time:  30:43

Label - Pathé