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Les Très Bien Ensemble is a Barcelona-based francophone indie-pop group founded in January 1997 by Suzette and Philippe, later joined by Michel (bass), Jacques (drums), and Paul (organ). Inspired by 1960s French pop icons such as Serge Gainsbourg, Françoise Hardy, Michel Polnareff, and the playful irreverence of Etienne Katerine, the quintet weaves bossanova rhythms and nouvelle vague cinematic textures into original compositions and impeccably rendered covers. Their debut single, featuring “Je veux être un symbole sexuel,” “La fille la plus douce du monde,” and versions of “L’anamour” and “Les Sucettes,” established their signature blend of lush orchestration and sultry vocals. In April 2005, the band released their first full-length album Doux-Amer, recorded with analog vintage equipment to capture authentic 1960s sonorities. Celebrated for performances at the Benicàssim International Festival, Lemon Pop Festival, and supporting The Ladybug Transistor at Barcelona’s Apolo, they continue to champion timeless francophone elegance. With subsequent EP Rougeole (2008) showcasing evolved songwriting by Suzette and lineup additions including Charles Gasqué and Alain Roche, Les Très Bien Ensemble remain revered figures in Spain’s indie-pop landscape. “La fille la plus douce du monde” was voted a track on Radio Nacional in 1999; group’s acoustic set aired on Disco Grande.