French

:(This page is about the British band. For the language of the same name, see French(2). For the 80's band of the same name, see French(3). For the American band of the same name, see French(4)).
The French were a British indie band, formed by Darren Hayman and John Morrison after the band Hefner split in 2002. Musically there is a specific continuity between Hefner and The French, which is manifested not only in the lyrics and compositions but also in the use of vintage drum machines and synthesizers, an aesthetic choice that was very present in Hefner's last recordings. The French have only released one album, Local Information, on Too Pure Records in 2003. Since then, Darren Hayman has formed a band called Darren Hayman & the Secondary Modern.
==Links To Peel==
Darren Hayman first made a name for himself as the lead singer and main songwriter in UK indie rock band Hefner, who were big favourites of the late John Peel. Peel continued his interest in Darren's work with The French, who performed two sessions for his show, including one with covers of TV themes.
==Festive Fifty Entries ==
*2003 Festive Fifty: Gabriel In The Airport #36
*2003 Festive Fifty: Porn Shoes #27
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 2003-07-03. Broadcast: 20 August 2003. Repeated: 06 November 2003
*Crispy Ambulance John Peel Jingle / The English Head / The Protons And The Neutrons / When She Leaves Me / Punk Rocks Going To Die
2. Recorded: 2004-07-29. Broadcast: 18 August 2004. Repeated: None
*Theme From Hill Street Blues / Theme From Big John Little John / Crocket's Theme / Maybe Tomorrow
==Other Shows Played ==
(This list was compiled only from the database of this site and Lorcan's Tracklistings Archive. Please add more information if known.)
;2003
*21 May 2003: The Animals (EP - Dagenham) Too Pure
*29 May 2003 (Radio Eins): The Animals
*June 2003 (FSK): Living The Wrong Way (CD - Dagenham) Too Pure
*03 June 2003: 'Vanessa's Birthday (EP- Dagenham)' (Too Pure)
*04 June 2003 (Radio Mafia): Vanessa's Birthday (EP - Dagenham) Too Pure
*12 June 2003 (Radio Eins): 'Vanessa's Birthday (EP-Dagenham)' (Too Pure)
*thumb|330x330px24 July 2003: 'Porn Shoes (LP- Local Information)' (Too Pure)
*31 July 2003: Gabriel In The Airport (LP - Local Information) Too Pure
*19 August 2003: The Pines (LP - Local Information) Too Pure
*02 September 2003: The Wu Tang Clan (LP- Local Information) Too Pure
*04 September 2003: The Day You Arrive (LP- Local Information) Too Pure
*11 September 2003 (Radio Eins): The Pines (album - Local Information) Too Pure
*16 September 2003: 'Gabriel in the Airport (LP- Local Information)' (Too Pure)
*18 September 2003 (Radio Eins): The Wu Tang Clan (album - Local Information) Too Pure
*24 December 2003: 'Gabriel In The Airport (LP-Local Information)' (Too Pure) FF #36
*24 December 2003:  'Porn Shoes (LP-Local Information)' (Too Pure) FF #27
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*June 2003 (Peel's Record Box): Dagenham EP' (Too Pure)
*26 October 2004: 'Gabriel In The Airport (LP-Local Information)' (Too Pure) (Peel Tribute show)
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Hefnet
Category:Artists