During a career that began in the late 1970s, Jean Guidoni has taken French chanson into taboo-smashing territory. Often working in conjunction with lyricist Pierre Phillipe, he depicts gay life in uncompromising and natural terms, while critiquing the social norms that dominate European life. His classic "J'ai marché dans le villes" sets his strident voice over brisk cabaret piano and a lyric about cruising. Meanwhile, "Je reviens de loin" finds him adopting a charmingly seductive talk-singing voice.