Organisation C - Viens Tourner

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Viens tourner	03:47
	2	Marie Antoinette	02:43
	3	On nous envie	03:16
	4	Tout ce que tu es pour moi	03:08
	5	Alabalone	04:12

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	On se met a danser	03:48
	2	Un soir	03:03
	3	Ce n'est pas pour moi	03:03
	4	Le boulevard	03:14
	5	Yukon	04:04

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Information/Write-up

Organisation C was a short-lived but unforgettable Canadian project that emerged at the crossroads of funk, pop, and disco in the late 1970s. Formed in Montreal and led by multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer Claude Blouin, the group released just one album — Viens Tourner (1978) — a private-press gem that has since become a cult favorite among disco-funk collectors and connoisseurs of Quebec’s underground music scene.

At the heart of Organisation C was an ensemble of skilled performers: Johanne Blouin (later of Starmania fame), Céline Chaput, Claude Robillard, and François Clément. Together, they delivered a sound that was both sophisticated and vibrant — a blend of lush orchestration, infectious rhythms, and theatrical flair. The band’s music ranged from smooth, string-laced ballads to high-energy disco-funk with bold brass arrangements and polished grooves.

Standout tracks like “Viens Tourner”, “Tout Ce Que Tu Es Pour Moi”, and the cinematic “Yukön” showcase Blouin’s meticulous production style and deep musicality. The album fuses French-language songwriting with rich, danceable arrangements, elevating it far beyond typical disco fare. Despite its limited release on Blouin’s own Clau-Ver label, Viens Tourner earned acclaim for its live performances, which combined choreography, vibrant staging, and tight musicianship.

Behind the scenes, Claude Blouin brought decades of experience to the project. A veteran trombonist, he had performed with legends such as Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, and Harry Belafonte. With Organisation C, he shifted from sideman to bandleader, creating a platform for emerging voices and showcasing his talents as a composer, arranger, and producer.

Today, Viens Tourner stands as a rare artifact of Canada’s deep disco era — a reflection of the province’s bold artistic vision during a time of musical exploration. Its grooves remain timeless, its melodies still surprising, and its legacy more appreciated than ever.
-Robert Williston

Présentation
Les Productions Clau-Ver Inc. présente un nouveau groupe : Organisation C, mettant en vedette Johanne Blouin, Céline Chaput, Claude Robillard et François Clément.

Claude Blouin — compositeur, arrangeur, directeur musical — entouré d’excellents musiciens, offre au public un spectacle de grande qualité, où textes, musique et chorégraphies se fondent dans une mise en scène vivante et colorée.

Overview
Les Productions Clau-Ver Inc. presents a new group: Organisation C, featuring Johanne Blouin, Céline Chaput, Claude Robillard, and François Clément.

Claude Blouin — composer, arranger, musical director — backed by excellent musicians, delivers a high-quality show where lyrics, music, and choreography come together in a lively and colorful stage production.

Roger Larocque: drums
Bob Nagiello: basse électrique
Marc O’Farrel: guitare
Yvon Perron: sax alto, flûte
Johnny Christie: sax baryton
Pierre Daigneault: sax ténor, flûte
Jean Lebrun: sax ténor (sur « Tout Ce Que Tu Es Pour Moi »)
Roger Simard: batterie
Jean Beluse: basse électrique
Richard Ring: guitare
Jean Delorme: Fender Rhodes, Polymoog, arrangements de cordes
Claude Blouin: trombone ténor et basse
Luc Blouin: congas, timbales, percussions

Ingénieur du son Steve Ham
Mixage par Steve Ham et Claude Blouin
Enregistré à Studio Experience
Photographie par Claude Dion
Conception par Claude Blouin
Produit par Les Productions Clau-Ver Inc., 4521 ave. Marcil, N.D.G., Montréal, QC H4A 3A2
Numéro de catalogue CCL 33-118

Roger Larocque: drums
Bob Nagiello: electric bass
Marc O’Farrel: guitar
Yvon Perron: alto sax, flute
Johnny Christie: baritone sax
Pierre Daigneault: tenor sax, flute
Jean Lebrun: tenor sax (on “Tout Ce Que Tu Es Pour Moi”)
Roger Simard: drums
Jean Beluse: electric bass
Richard Ring: guitar
Jean Delorme: Fender Rhodes, Polymoog, string arrangements
Claude Blouin: tenor and bass trombone
Luc Blouin: congas, timbales, percussion

Lyrics by M.T. Paillé, Claude Blouin, Claude Robillard, Johanne Blouin
Produced by Les Productions Clau-Ver Inc., 4521 ave. Marcil, N.D.G., Montreal, QC H4A 3A2
Sound engineer Steve Ham
Mixing by Steve Ham and Claude Blouin
Recorded at Studio Experience

Photography by Claude Dion
Design by Claude Blouin

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