Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis cover Serge Gainsbourg song on new tribute album LISTEN

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Here at EW, we try not to be too envious of Johnny Depps status as an all-time gene pool winner.

But it does seem a tad unfair that, in addition to his acting chops, good looks, and top-notch mustache-growing capabilities, the guy can sing as well, as he proved with the 2007 movie Sweeney Todd.

Depp has returned to the recording studio to duet with his wife (and pop star in her own right) Vanessa Paradis on a version of Ballade de Melody Nelson, which was originally recorded by French singer and all-round reprobate Serge Gainsbourg. The cover can be found on a new Gainsbourg tribute album called From Gainsbourg to Lulu, which also features Scarlett Johansson, Rufus Wainwright, and Iggy Pop, amongst others.

In truth, Ballade de Melody Nelson is actually more of a showcase for Paradis than Captain Jack, who merely interjects the occasional bit of Depp-esque mumbling here and there. But as rock star releases go, weve heard much much worse. Check out the tune for yourself and tell us what you think:

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