Françoise Hardy Greatest Hits | RIP 1944 - 2024

Françoise Madeleine Hardy (French: [fʁɑ̃swaz madlɛn aʁdi]; 17 January 1944 – 11 June 2024) was a French singer-songwriter and actress. Mainly known for singing melancholic sentimental ballads, Hardy rose to prominence in the early 1960s as a leading figure of the yé-yé wave. In addition to her native French, she also sang in English, Italian and German. Her career spanned more than fifty years with over thirty studio albums released.

Born and raised in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, Hardy made her musical debut in 1962 on French label Disques Vogue and found immediate success through the song "Tous les garçons et les filles". Drifting away from her early rock and roll influences, she began to record in London in 1964, which allowed her to broaden her sound with albums such as Mon amie la rose, L'amitié, La maison où j'ai grandi and Ma jeunesse fout le camp.... In the late 1960s and early 1970s, she released Comment te dire adieu, La question and Message personnel, to further establish her artistry.
In this period, she worked with songwriters such as Serge Gainsbourg, Patrick Modiano, Michel Berger and Catherine Lara. Between 1977 and 1988, she worked with producer Gabriel Yared with the albums Star, Musique saoûle, Gin Tonic and À suivre. Her 1988 record Décalages was widely publicized as Hardy's final album, although she returned eight years later with Le danger, which completely reinvented her sound to a harsher alternative rock. Her following albums of the 2000s—Clair-obscur, Tant de belles choses and (Parenthèses...)—saw a return to her mellow style. In the 2010s, Hardy released her last three albums: La pluie sans parapluie, L'amour fou, and Personne d'autre.
Hardy remains one of the best-selling singers in French history, and continues to be regarded as an iconic and influential figure in both French pop and fashion.

[rob]

I am very sad to hear of the passing of Francoise Hardy. I spent the whole summer of 1966 in France and Switzerland. going to school. I love her shy beauty., her music. especially ... Tous les garcons et le Filles. during that time, really felt wanting to find that love. . and in her part in the Grand Prix movie. "I don't drink...I don't smoke". so sweet. I am 71 living in southern California. merci beaucoup. RIP

[fredlunau]

She was this yank's heart-throb as well. Rest in peace, lovely lady. Thank you for your heavenly voice.

[sandradavies]

Elle est restée belle jusqu'à la fin. J'ai appris le français au lycée (grammar school) dans les années soixante, mais c'était en écoutant les chansons de Françoise Hardy que j'ai appris le plus. Elle était mon idole, non seulement je voulais parler comme Françoise Hardy, je voulais devenir Françoise Hardy. Une vraie légende est disparue.

[C.W.deRegt]

After all these years I'm still in love with your voice. Goosebumps everytime. Françoise, I'll ❤ you forever and will never forget you.

[pietkeizer]

As a boy of 10 years I feel in love with her…..tout le garçon🥰 Merci Françoise.

[KielerSchlamperich]

Il n'y a pas que la France qui pleure. Elle a aussi apporté à vos voisins allemands beaucoup de joie et une belle mélancolie. Repose en paix

[sebom]

She was one of the most prominent figure of singing in 1960's and she came back at the end of the 1970's too! she was an icon and one of the first French woman singer to play guitar! thanks for that! I discover some songs La Maison Où J'Ai Grandi is a French cover from Adrian Celentano! some titles are missing and have been successful in France 1970's 1980's like VIP or J'Ecoute De La Musique Saoule! She has made two duets with her husband and famous French singer Jacques Dutronc "Partir Quand Même" and a cover of "Puisque Vous Partez En Voyage" which has been made less than 30 years ago! thanks for this tribute!

[dubmoyet]

I love this page. Paying tribute to artists of all nationalities !

[fa]

Repose en paix ma jolie Françoise ..Je t'ai toujours suivi ..( j'ai 82 ans ) Les anges vont te recevoir avec les bras ouverts !Tu est restée belle jusq'à la fin ! A nouveau une légende qui est disparue !Merci pour tant de belles chansons ! ( François de Bruxelles )

[king]

Beautiful timeless songs to hear every day!Chapeau Francoise R.I.P.!

[vincentruvo]

A lovely voice. Thank you for the music. R.I.P.

[yvanpbolduc]

Cette belle chanteuse Française m'a toujours fait rêvé de 15 ans à maintenant, quel beau talent une voix d'ange. Merci Françoise maintenant tu es au Paradis de interprètes.

[saintgeorge]

Francoise my favourite female singer. RIP

[MacBR]

Une grande artiste que j'ai appris à admirer, reconnaissante pour son art Françoise et bon voyage dans les bras de Dieu.
Un gros câlin et un baiser sur le cœur d'un Brésilien qui t'a découvert et est tombé amoureux de ton talent et de ton charme. ❤

[Jesus_is_Lord_]

Just learned that Françoise Hardy has passed away 😢

My mom played her record all the time when we were little.

RIP

[saintgeorge]

I played La Question today to honour Francoise's memory. I wish I could have seen her perform in Paris during the 60s. She must have been magnificent to see.

[loveisallyouneed]

Au Revoir Francois Hardy Belle de Jour Mon Cherie RIP 💖🍒💖

[Ttoe]

R I P Francoise, beautiful voice, Comment te dire adieu, my favourite song

[knightsatin]

Tellement triste, j'adore ses chansons et j'ai tous ses albums. Une vraie legende

[jamesherrera]

Rest in Peace Francoise, Thank you for the beautiful songs you rendered to the world of music ...