"Recollection" was considered for the title but finally the song was called "Rockollection" (portmanteau of rock and recollection).[citation needed]
The song is a nostalgic first-person recollection of what is presented as a typical 1960s French adolescence. While the story is sung in French, several English-language hits of the 1960s are used to illustrate the memories. An English[1] and Spanish[2] version were made by Voulzy, adapting the lyrics. Since its original release date, he has re-released the song several times in different renditions.
The single was an international success, reaching the Top 10 in several countries in 1977/1978.[3]
In the same album Rockollection Scène 10, consists of a new song of "Rockollection", followed by an excerpt of "Video Killed the Radio Star" of The Buggles.
With "L'Amour avec toi" from Michel Polnareff, it is the first time that Voulzy included a song in French in his "Rockollection".
^"Eleanor Rigby" is not repeated in the same manner as the other songs mentioned, but two verses are sung by the chorus during the 8th verse in French.
^Smirnoff, Miguel (14 October 1978). "Argentinian News"(PDF). Cash Box. p. 39. Retrieved 29 November 2023 – via World radio History.
