Singer Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has given a rare performance, appearing alongside rock bands Metallica and Kings of Leon.
The acts were all on UK music TV show Later... with Jools Holland, where Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy told the host her husband was "very kind" about her music.
"I play it at home and I disturb him with it in the middle of the night," the 40-year-old former model said.
She married Mr Sarkozy in February and released her third album in July.
The TV show, starting its 33rd series, is renowned for its eclectic mix of music.
Metallica, Carla Bruni and Jools Holland (far right)
Metallica provided a contrast to Carla Bruni on Jools Holland's show
Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy tapped her foot and clapped as heavy metal monsters Metallica performed tracks from their number one album Death Magnetic.
But their music could not be further apart, with Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy's sultry, breathy chanson style evoking Parisian cafes, while Metallica normally soundtrack sweaty stadiums.
As well as the French first lady and Metallica, the programme also featured the group at the top of the UK singles chart - Tennessee blues-rockers the Kings of Leon.
One edition of the show went out live on Tuesday, while another extended version was filmed to be broadcast on BBC Two on Friday.
Jools Holland, the former Squeeze musician turned TV host, interviewed Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy for both shows.
Her appearance came just days after she met Pope Benedict XVI, while she has also accompanied Mr Sarkozy meeting dignitaries such as the Queen and the Dalai Lama in recent months.
During the live episode, Holland asked what it was like mixing her roles as a singer-songwriter and president's wife.
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The acts were all on UK music TV show Later... with Jools Holland, where Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy told the host her husband was "very kind" about her music.
"I play it at home and I disturb him with it in the middle of the night," the 40-year-old former model said.
She married Mr Sarkozy in February and released her third album in July.
The TV show, starting its 33rd series, is renowned for its eclectic mix of music.
Metallica, Carla Bruni and Jools Holland (far right)
Metallica provided a contrast to Carla Bruni on Jools Holland's show
Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy tapped her foot and clapped as heavy metal monsters Metallica performed tracks from their number one album Death Magnetic.
But their music could not be further apart, with Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy's sultry, breathy chanson style evoking Parisian cafes, while Metallica normally soundtrack sweaty stadiums.
As well as the French first lady and Metallica, the programme also featured the group at the top of the UK singles chart - Tennessee blues-rockers the Kings of Leon.
One edition of the show went out live on Tuesday, while another extended version was filmed to be broadcast on BBC Two on Friday.
Jools Holland, the former Squeeze musician turned TV host, interviewed Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy for both shows.
Her appearance came just days after she met Pope Benedict XVI, while she has also accompanied Mr Sarkozy meeting dignitaries such as the Queen and the Dalai Lama in recent months.
During the live episode, Holland asked what it was like mixing her roles as a singer-songwriter and president's wife.
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- added September 17, 2008
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