Loups Blancs, Les - En souvenir de toi b/w Ce rire dans tes yeux

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Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	En souvenir de toi	02:03

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Ce rire dans tes yeux	02:26

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Formed in Montreal in 1965, Les Loups Blancs were a sharp-dressed, beat-influenced quartet known for their slick blonde haircuts and British Invasion aesthetic. Early on, they gained local fame performing at youth festivals, dance halls, and on television programs such as Jeunesse d’aujourd’hui, bringing an energetic, francophone twist to the Merseybeat sound.

The original lineup included Daniel Ledoux, Maurice Bastien, Yvon Gauthier, and Bernard Saint-Onge—teenagers with a flair for showmanship and matching suits. In 1967, Paul Daraîche replaced Ledoux on vocals and guitar, co-writing their first single “Ce rire dans tes yeux” b/w “Si tu veux rester mon ami” (Sonore, 1967), which showcased their early Beatlesque harmonies.

Their second and final release, “Je sais que tu mens” b/w “Sylvianne” (Sonore, 1968), was a leaner, sharper outing. Featuring new members Jacques Tremblay on bass and Mario Chevrette on piano, the single is now considered a cult favorite of Quebec’s late-60s garage scene. While critics at the time dismissed it as “confused” and “average,” later reissues and compilations revealed a raw charm and melodic confidence that aged better than many of their contemporaries.

The group briefly made national headlines in 1968 when bassist Yvon Gauthier’s televised wedding was derailed mid-ceremony by a furious priest who refused to give the blessing, citing the cameras and “theatrical” nature of the event. The bizarre scandal made the band infamous in tabloids and helped cement their image as rebellious teen idols.

By 1971, the band had rebranded as Soleil, shifting toward a more adult pop-rock sound before disbanding in 1973.
-Robert Williston

Paul Daraîche: vocals, guitar
Maurice Bastien: rhythm guitar
Yvon Gauthier: bass
Bernard Saint-Onge: drums

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