Cantan En Español: El Juego Del Amor / Escándalo En La Familia

Released in 1965 on the Disques Festival label, this EP captures the brief but intense international success of Les Surfs, a sibling vocal group from Madagascar. Emerging from the yé-yé pop movement that dominated French radio in the early 1960s, the group gained popularity after winning a talent contest and moving to Paris, where their polished harmonies and vibrant, upbeat style allowed them to bridge the gap between European pop and Latin-influenced rhythms.

The record features Spanish-language covers, reflecting the group's effort to capitalize on their cross-cultural appeal and reach a broader audience throughout the Francophone and Spanish-speaking worlds. The design and production follow the standard aesthetic of mid-sixties French EPs, prioritizing the group's visual identity as charismatic performers. While Les Surfs are remembered primarily for their hits like 'Si j'avais un marteau,' this specific release exemplifies their role in the multicultural landscape of mid-century French pop.