Françoise Hardy was a prominent French singer-songwriter known for her melancholic ballads and yé-yé music.
Hardy rose to fame in the early 1960s, becoming a leading figure in French pop music with over 30 studio albums to her name.
She won the prestigious Victoires de la Musique award for Female Artist of the Year, highlighting her significant contributions to music.
Biography
Early Life
Françoise Madeleine Hardy was born on January 17, 1944, in Paris, France, during a tumultuous time marked by World War II. Her birth coincided with an air raid, which she later associated with her anxious temperament. Raised by her single mother, Madeleine Hardy, Françoise had a challenging childhood, often feeling insecure due to her family's modest means. She attended a Catholic school, where the socio-economic gap between her and her classmates further exacerbated her insecurities. Despite these challenges, she found solace in music and literature, which would later influence her artistic career.
Music Career
Hardy's musical journey began in the early 1960s when she was discovered by Philips Records. After auditioning for the Petit Conservatoire de la chanson, she quickly gained recognition for her unique voice and style. Her debut single, "Oh oh chéri," marked the start of her illustrious career in French pop music, particularly within the yé-yé genre. Over the next five decades, she released more than 30 studio albums, including notable works like "Françoise Hardy Sings in English" and "Comment te dire adieu." Hardy's melancholic ballads resonated with audiences, and she became a cultural icon, not only in France but internationally.
Acting and Astrology
In addition to her music career, Hardy dabbled in acting, appearing in films such as "Château en Suède" and "What's New Pussycat?" However, she preferred music over cinema and only took on acting roles reluctantly. Hardy also developed a passion for astrology, writing extensively on the subject and aligning herself with the conditionalist school of thought. Her interest in astrology began in the 1960s, and she became a knowledgeable figure in the field, even publishing works on the zodiac.
Legacy
Françoise Hardy's impact on music and culture is undeniable. She represented Monaco at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1963 and won the Victoires de la Musique award for Female Artist of the Year. Her ability to sing in multiple languages, including English, Italian, and German, broadened her appeal and solidified her status as a global artist. Hardy's career, spanning over 50 years, left an indelible mark on the music industry, inspiring countless artists and fans alike.
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Discography
Le Danger1996
- 1.Mode d’emploi ?3:49
- 2.Les Madeleines3:58
- 3.La Beauté du Diable3:52
- 4.L’Obscur Objet3:51
- 5.Un peu d’eau4:36
- 6.Zéro partout4:10
- 7.Le Danger3:32
- 8.Dix heures en été4:04
- 9.Tout va bien4:02
- 10.Contre-jour3:40
- 11.Ici ou là ?4:10
- 12.À sa merci3:50
- 13.Regarde-toi1:55
Décalages1988
- 1.La Sieste3:57
- 2.Une miss s'immisce4:14
- 3.Laisse-moi rêver4:07
- 4.Vibrations4:01
- 5.Décalages5:16
- 6.Partir quand même4:02
- 7.Dilettante4:06
- 8.Dire tout3:20
- 9.Arrêtons3:14
- 10.Je suis de trop ici3:47
Quelqu’un qui s’en va1982
- 1.Tirez pas sur l’ambulance3:37
- 2.Quelqu’un qui s’en va2:53
- 3.Un, deux, trois, chat3:30
- 4.Retour de nuit3:56
- 5.L’Auréole néon2:02
- 6.Mazurka5:02
- 7.Tabou2:30
- 8.C’est bien moi2:22
- 9.Ces petits riens2:20
- 10.En scope et stéréo3:40
À suivre…1981
- 1.Ça va comme ça2:55
- 2.Voyou – voyou4:05
- 3.Ça m’suffit3:46
- 4.Sentimentale3:35
- 5.Plus personne2:50
- 6.Rêve de starlett2:37
- 7.L’amour c’est trop fort3:19
- 8.Villégiature3:29
- 9.Vert ouvert2:59
- 10.Coupure de courant2:53
- 11.Tamalou3:52
- 12.… à suivre2:03
Gin tonic1980
- 1.Ame s’trame drame2:34
- 2.Bosse bossez bossa3:41
- 3.Branche cassée3:11
- 4.Chanson ouverte2:25
- 5.Gin tonic2:03
- 6.Jazzy retro satanas2:49
- 7.Juke box3:29
- 8.Minuit minuit2:47
- 9.Que tu m’enterres4:06
- 10.Seule comme une pomme3:03
- 11.Si c’est vraiment vraiment vrai3:27
Musique saoule1978
- 1.J’écoute de la musique saoule4:08
- 2.Hallucinogène2:52
- 3.Occupé3:03
- 4.Brouillard dans la rue Corvisart3:10
- 5.Tu m’vois plus tu m’sens plus2:45
- 6.Nous deux nous deux et rien d’autre3:39
- 7.Swing au pressing2:36
- 8.Perdu d’avance2:28
- 9.Tip tap (tip tap) t’entends mes pas3:08
- 10.Si je le retrouve un jour2:12
- 11.Beau Boeing, belle Caravelle3:40
Star1977
- 1.Star7:33
- 2.Chanson sur toi et nous4:10
- 3.Enregistrement2:43
- 4.À Vannes3:20
- 5.Flashbacks3:50
- 6.L’Impasse2:29
- 7.Ton enfance2:35
- 8.Je ne suis que moi2:17
- 9.Drôle de fête3:12
- 10.Fatiguée2:14
Entr’acte1974
- 1.Ce soir3:25
- 2.Merveilleux1:50
- 3.Et voilà2:15
- 4.Je n’aime pas ce qu’il dit3:45
- 5.Chanson noire2:05
- 6.Je te cherche3:00
- 7.S’il avait été2:40
- 8.Bonjour, bonsoir3:12
- 9.Il y a eu des nuits1:55
- 10.Fin d’après-midi2:30
Message personnel1973
- 1.Première rencontre2:50
- 2.Rêver le nez en l’air2:46
- 3.L’Amour en privé2:29
- 4.Berceuse2:43
- 5.Pouce, au revoir3:22
- 6.L’Attente2:17
- 7.On dirait2:53
- 8.L’Habitude2:07
- 9.Message personnel4:18
- 10.Chanson floue2:36
Françoise Hardy1972
- 1.If You Listen3:34
- 2.Ocean3:50
- 3.Until It’s Time for You to Go2:57
- 4.The Garden of Jane Delawnay3:34
- 5.Sometimes3:10
- 6.Let My Name Be Sorrow3:05
- 7.Brûlure2:52
- 8.Can’t Get the One I Want2:50
- 9.I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today2:41
- 10.Take My Hand for a While2:58
- 11.Bowm Bowm Bowm3:50
- 12.Till the Morning Comes1:32
Et si je m’en vais avant toi1972
- 1.L’Éclairage2:42
- 2.Pardon2:39
- 3.La Berlue1:47
- 4.Bruit de fond2:42
- 5.Le Soir2:27
- 6.Cafard2:45
- 7.Où est-il ?3:38
- 8.Prisons2:39
- 9.Quand mon amour va prendre l’air2:28
- 10.Ma vie intérieure2:23
- 11.Bowm Bowm Bowm3:53
- 12.Et si je m’en vais avant toi2:56
La Question1971
- 1.Viens2:15
- 2.La Question3:02
- 3.Même sous la pluie2:05
- 4.Chanson d’O3:17
- 5.Le Martien2:48
- 6.Mer2:07
- 7.Oui, je dis adieu3:56
- 8.Doigts1:45
- 9.La Maison2:46
- 10.Si mi caballero3:05
- 11.Bâti mon nid2:55
- 12.Rêve3:02
Soleil1970
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Träume1970
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Alone1969
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Comment te dire adieu1968
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En anglais1968
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Ma jeunesse fout le camp…1967
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Francoise Hardy Sings in English1966
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La Maison où j’ai grandi1966
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Françoise Hardy1965
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Françoise Hardy1964
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Françoise Hardy1963
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Françoise Hardy1963
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Disques Vogue
- Record label
- Philips Records
- Record label
- Pathé
- Record label
- Virgin Records
Achievements
- Award
- Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Francois Hardy, Francoise Hardy, Françoise Madeleine Hardy
Françoise Madeleine Hardy was a French singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She was known for singing melancholic, sentimental ballads. Hardy rose to prominence in the early 1960s as a leading figure in French yé-yé music and became a cultural icon in France and internationally. In addition to her native French, she also sang in English, Italian, and German. Her musical career spanned more than 50 years, with over 30 studio albums released. She also represented Monaco at the Eurovision Song Contest 1963.
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