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Michel (from Nice, France) visited on Friday, December 31, 2004 and said: -

Salut à vous tous qui aimez Françoise Hardy... Je l'adore aussi depuis toujours parce qu'elle est pour moi et pour beaucoup de gens la plus grande chanteuse française, tant au niveau des textes qu'au niveau mélodique. Son parcour est unique et ce qui est plus paradoxal c'est qu'elle a arrêté la scène en 1968. Elle reste malgré tout intacte dans notre mémoire, et si nous l'aimons c'est parce qu'elle dégage dès qu'elle apparaît, une aura magnifique. Sa classe naturelle, sa beauté du diable et sa douceur lumineuse nous touchent infiniment. Quant à sa voix (qu'elle n'aime pas ???), c'est la douceur même, c'est ce timbre si particulier, clair, aérien, feutré qui donne l'impression de murmurer des mots très forts à celui ou celle qui l'écoute. J'adore ses mélodies et ses textes inspirés, c'est très épuré. Les cordes qui l'accompagnent transcendent encore plus mes sens et j'aime quand ça devient lent et triste avec en toile de fond, des choeurs du piano ou du violon... Son dernier CD "Tant de belles choses" est une petite merveille: il se dégage une atmosphère étrange et même si c'est triste il y reste une note optimiste. J'adore aussi les 2 chansons en anglais "Moments" et "So many things". Je voudrais dire par la même occasion à tous les fans de françoise du monde entier, qui ont la chance d'avoir le satellite, que FRANCE 3 diffusera le lundi 3 janvier à 23h30 (heure française), un portrait exceptionnel de notre superstar. D'autre part le dimanche 16 janvier la sublime Françoise sera l'invitée de Michel Drucker dans l'émission "Vivement dimanche prochain", sur FRANCE 2 pendant plus de 2 heures... Préparez vos K7. Bye Bye à tous.

(Hello to all you who love Francoise Hardy... I have always adored her because she is for me and many people the greatest French singer, as much for her words as for her music. Her journey is unique and what is more paradoxical is that she stopped performing live in 1968. She remains in spite of everything intact in our memory, and if we love her it is because since she appeared she exudes a magnificent aura. Her natural class, her devilish beauty and her luminous softness touch us infinitely. As for her voice (which she does not like?), it is the same softness, it is this timbre so particular, clear, light, muffled which gives the impression of murmuring very strong words to he or she who listens. I adore her melodies and her inspired words, it is very purifying. The chords which accompany her transcend even more my senses and I love it when it becomes slow and sad with a background of choirs, of piano or violins... Her latest CD Tant de belles choses is a little marvel: she imparts a strange atmosphere and even if it is sad there remains an optimistic note. I adore also the 2 songs in English Moments and So many things. I would like to say at the same time to all the fans of Francoise all over the world, who have the chance to see satellite TV, that FRANCE 3 will broadcast on Monday January 3 at 23h30 (French time), an exceptional portrait of our superstar. On the other hand, on Sunday January 16 the sublime Francoise will be the guest of Michel Drucker in the broadcast "Vivement Dimanche prochain", on FRANCE 2 for more than 2 hours... Prepare your K7. Bye Bye to all.)

Hello Michel. Thank you for telling us how you feel about Françoise. You seem determined to fill up this page for 2004 all on your own... On behalf of those who will be able to watch, thank you also for the information about the TV programmes.

David Henshall (from Madrid, Spain) visited on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 and said: -

Does anyone have - or can anyone direct me to the Guitar Chords for "All over the world".
Have trawled the web for ages without success - if I can find them would glady share them with any other FH fan.
Many thanks (in anticipation)

Hello David. I have a copy of the sheet music for All over the world. It seems to include some chords, but I'm sure, if you are at all musically inclined, you would be able to understand it. I will scan it and post it to the web site for you.

Michel (from Nice, France) visited on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 and said: -

J'adore FRANCOISE HARDY et sa voix claire, aerienne, et son allure folle, sa classe naturelle, sa beauté du diable. Il n'est pas un jour où je n'écoute pas ses chansons tristes, bouleversantes, mélancoliques qui me transcendent. Bizarrement lorsque j'ai le blues elles me font revivre. Merci chère FRANCOISE pour ce dernier album, d'une beauté poignante qui vous porte très haut. Depuis très longtemps, je n'écoute que vous. Je n'accroche pas du tout avec les autres chanteurs car je trouve leurs mélodies d'une fadeur affligeante, à part quelques exceptions... J'ai tous vos disques sauf quelques inédits sortis à l'étranger et inconnus en France. Je serais heureux que quelqu'un puisse m'aider à trouver des titres étrangers que je n'arrive pas à trouver. Je dis merci à qui voudra bien m'aider...

(I adore FRANÇOISE HARDY and her voice clear, light, and her wild appearance, her natural class, her devilish beauty. There is not a day when I don't listen to her sad, deeply moving, melancholic songs which transcend me. Bizarrely when I have the blues they revive me. Thank you dear FRANCOISE for this last album, of a poignant beauty which carries you very high. For a very long time, I have only listened to you. I do not care at all for the other singers because I find their melodies have a pathetic dullness, apart from a few exceptions... I have all your records except some foreign releases unknown in France. I would be happy if someone can help me find the foreign titles I have not been able to find. I say thank you to whoever will help me...)

Hello again Michel. You do not say which foreign songs you are missing, and neither of your messages included an e-mail address, so I cannot make a personal reply.

David Potts (from Manchester, England) visited on Sunday, December 26, 2004 and said: -

I was well chuffed to have been in Paris recently and (fleetingly) meet Francoise in Virgin. Top timing! I was the bumbling Englishman, doing a good impression of Hugh Grant, talking dreadfully bad French. I gave her some of my own music... www.ram.uk.com (check it out). I hope she listened to it and liked it. She's been a huge influence on me as a writer, so if you ever fancy a collab Fran, I'm your man! J'écoute de la musique saoûle... what a blinder! And what a gorgeous woman. All the best for 2005. Love Pottsy xxx

Hello David, and thank you for your message. I was at Virgin that day too, thinking perhaps I was the only Englishman there. I listened to the song on your web site, but must admit I failed to recognise the influence of Françoise. Good luck in your attempts at a collaboration - you never know...

Michel (from Sidi-Ifni, Maroc) visited on Sunday, December 26, 2004 and said: -

Salut à vous tous dans le monde et qui aime cette très grande artiste qui s'appelle FRANÇOISE HARDY. Je suis français de Nice et aujourd'hui je vis une grande partie dans le sud du Maroc. J'ai toujours adoré ce grand auteur de chansons, car elle sait merveilleusement fouiller la psychologie amoureuse à travers les textes de ses chansons. Je possède tous ses disques, des documents video et beaucoup d'articles de presse que je collectionne. Par contre j'ai vu sur un site allemand très détaillé qu'elle avait sorti beaucoup de chansons à l'étranger, inédites en France, ce qui me fruste beaucoup. Que dire encore de Francoise Hardy?... qu'elle est encore très belle et qu'elle a toujours eu la beauté du diable.

(Hello to you all in the world and who love this very great artist who is called FRANÇOISE HARDY. I am French from Nice and today I live a great part in the south of Morocco. I have always adored this great song writer, because she can marvellously search the psychology of love through the texts of her songs. I have all her records, video documents and many press cuttings which I collect. On the other hand, I have seen on a very detailed German site that she has released many foreign songs unknown in France, which frustrates me greatly. What is there still say of Francoise Hardy?... that she is still very beautiful and she has always had the beauty of the devil.)

Hello Michel, thank you for your message. Yes, we are all a little frustrated that there are still many songs that have never been released on CD and that are difficult to find on vinyl. You have to be dedicated to search out these items from record fairs, auction sites and second hand record shops. They are there to be found, believe me.

María (from Spain) visited on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 and said: -

I love Yeye girls! Como hacías Françoise para estar siempre tan maravillosa?

(How were you made, Francoise, to be always so wonderful?)

Hello María. I'm unsure of the accuracy of my translation of your message, but I think I get the general idea.

Diana Mitsouko Yamashiro (from Los Angeles, California, USA) visited on Saturday, December 11, 2004 and said: -

Ma chere Francoise, j'etais tres heureuse de trouver sur un CD "All Over the World"-il y a longtemps que j'ecoutais votre musique. J'ai aussi achete le CD avec "I'll Be Seeing You." Fantastique.Et je viens de copier les lyriques de "La nuit est sure la ville". Je suis tres contente d'avoir retrouver ces souvenirs. De temps a temps, je chante All Over the World. J'aime beaucoup cette chanson.

(My dear Francoise, I was very happy to find "All Over the World" on a CD - it has been a long time that I have listened to your music. I have also bought the CD with "I'll Be Seeing You". Fantastic. And I have just copied the lyrics for "La nuit est sure la ville". I am very happy to have found these memories. From time to time, I sing "All over the world". I like this song very much.)

Hello Diana. All over the world is one of my all time favourites too. As you know, I'll be seeing you is on the CD Clair-obscur, released in 2000, and Françoise has just released another excellent CD, Tant de belles choses.

Marie (from Canada) visited on Thursday, December 9, 2004 and said: -

Well I just wanted to say that I'm big fan of her because of my mom and also if you go to the website www.gettyimages.com and go on editorial, type her name and you'll find pictures of Francoise that you may have never seen before!
See ya

Hello Marie, and welcome to the site. These pictures are certainly worth looking at - some familiar, but as you say, some I've never seen before.

Cesco () (from Belgium) visited on Monday, December 6, 2004 and said: -

Hello I have performance of Italian TV.

Francoise Hardy in questo & quello 1964
Sanremo 66, Parlami di te
Scala reale 66 / Il ragazzo della via gluck
Partitissima 1967 I sentimenti

That is all when you interested write me ciao

Thank you, Cesco. I'm sure somebody will be interested.

Romain (from France) visited on Friday, December 3, 2004 and said: -

Pour ceux qui sont interessés, Romane Serda (la nouvelle compagne du chanteur Renaud) a sorti un album au mois de novembre et celui-ci contient une reprise de la chanson "L'Amitié".

(For those who are interested, Romane Serda (the new partner of the singer Renaud) released an album in November, including a cover version of the song "L'Amitié".)

Hello Romain, thank you for the information. I have just listened to an extract of the song on FNAC. Quite pleasant; worth following up.

Peter Boyle (from UK) visited on Friday, December 3, 2004 and said: -

Dear Francoise
I just watched 'Grand Prix' for the third time in my life, the first being at its UK premiere in 1966 and I have fallen in love with you all over again. I just found your website so that I could tell you this, but also discovered that you are still beautiful to this day. Now I will take the trouble to find out all about your musical career which I didn't realise you had. A truly beautiful lady. XX

Hello Peter. Yes, I enjoy watching "Grand Prix" despite Françoise's minor role. If you didn't know anything about the musical side of Françoise's life, then you have much to discover.

HE WOWim Fourie (from South Africa) visited on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 and said: -

At the moment I am listening to my Francoise Hardy CD, All over the world.
I bought the original record back in 1970 and have been a fan of hers ever since.
It brings back a lot of memories of High School, friends and first romance. Would like to know the title of her most recent English CD. Thanks.

Hello HE WOWim. Ah, yes, what memories... The last English album that Françoise recorded was released in 1972. The album which was untitled also included one song in French. It was released on CD in 2000 titled If you listen. Since then, Françoise has recorded several songs in English, some as duets. There are two English songs - Moments and So many things - on the latest album, released in November.

Dick Hollander (from Amsterdam, Netherlands) visited on Thursday, November 18, 2004 and said: -

Well, she did it again. The new CD of Francoise Hardy 'Tant de belles choses' is very interesting. It's made with so much care. You can hear that everyone is doing its utmost to make it sound special and precious. She doesn't act as a 'Grand Old Lady of the French Chanson' like Juliette Greco does, no, she isn't pretentious. The sound is modern but not too modern. Maybe it's a revenge of Francoise for her CD 'Le danger' (1996). The reviews then were perfect, but the people didn't agree. This is not an easy-listening CD, you've got to do your best, especially with the lyrics. But if you do, you'll discover that although Francoise is already 60 years old she is so very good.
For the ones who don't understand French: 2 songs are in English, composed by Perry Blake.

Hello again Dick, and thank you for your review. I have found the album instantly likeable, and although I like most of Françoise's songs, some previous album releases have taken some time to become real favourites. For me, the best songs on the album are Tant de belles choses and Un air de guitare with Jardinier bénévole and Sur quel volcan? not far behind. Having first heard Françoise singing in English all those years ago, the two English songs So many things and Moments are also special. Well done Françoise!

Benoit (from Paris, France) visited on Friday, November 12, 2004 and said: -

www.francoise-hardy.com is updated. You can listen to the whole album here.
Françoise will sign autographs on November 19th at 17h30 at Virgin Megastore (Champs-Elysées) in Paris.

Thank you Benoit! It's good to see that www.francoise-hardy.com has at last been updated.
And how wonderful that the album is officially available to hear on the Internet.
Thank you too for the news of the signing session. I will try my best to get there.

Simin (from Singapore) visited on Saturday, November 6, 2004 and said: -

I am a beginner French student and I think that Françoise's songs really helped me to improve my French a lot... merci Françoise! Je t'aime beaucoup! :)

Hello Simin. A lovely way to learn French. Françoise has also taught me much of the French I know.

Roberto (from Milan, Italy) visited on Friday, November 5, 2004 and said: -

In Italy is come out a comedy movie, with a famous Italian comedienne called Luciana Litizzetto, the movie is called "Se devo essere sincera" translation - "If I have to be honest"... which is a real homage to Françoise...
In the movie the husband of the protagonist is a fan of Françoise so all the soundtrack is Françoise's songs: La bilancia dell'amore, Gli altri, I sentimenti, Ce petit coeur, Comment te dire adieu, Tous les garçons et les filles.
And the amazing things is that every 20 minutes there is a full screen image of Françoise singing in the sixties one of these Italian songs.
I still don't know if there is the CD of the soundtrack of the movie; I think so because she is very famous in Italy and the movie is having a big success in Italy, but in this case will be interesting because neither "La bilancia dell'amore" or "I sentimenti" has come out on CD. I will go to shop this weekend to see if there is the CD, if I will find it I will write to you.
Ciao!
Roberto

Hi Roberto. Thank you for this interesting news. I will look out for a copy of the film on the Internet sites. And yes, if a soundtrack CD was released that would be excellent.

Roberto wrote again on Tuesday, November 9, 2004: -

Bad news...
The CD of "Se devo essere sicera" has come out, BUT very, very strangely there is not even one song of Françoise, which is very absurd since all the soundtrack is made mainly by her songs (she sings 6 songs in the movie)... I think that they didn't give them the right to publish them or the rights were too expensive or another possiblity is the there are voices that after the new album, WEA which is the owner of her Italian songs want to publish a CD with her Italian songs... who knows... we will see... :-)

Hi Roberto. Well, that is disappointing news, but I like the idea of an Italian songs CD. Let's hope the rumours are true.

Daniele (from Asti, Italy) visited on Thursday, November 4, 2004 and said: -

Le canzoni di Francoise in italianoi fanno sognare ancora adesso.

(The songs of Françoise Hardy in Italian still make me dream even now.)

Hello Daniele. Yes, there are certainly some gems amongst the Italian songs - the language seems to suit Françoise's voice.

Pierre (from Paris, France) visited on Thursday, November 4, 2004 and said: -

Hello Warren,
I just got news from the French TV channel "Canal+" on my website http://pierick.free.fr, here is the message:

Françoise Hardy sera l'invitée de l'émission "20h10 Pétantes" sur Canal+. L'enregistrement de l'émission se déroulera le mardi 9 novembre à 14h au studio SFP Boulogne. Pour assister à l'émission il suffit de s'inscrire au 01 41 107 108.

Could you please tell it in your guest book.
Thank you for everything. See you soon.
Pierre

(Françoise Hardy will be the guest on the programme "20h10 Pétantes" on CANAL+. The recording of the programme will take place at 14:00 on Tuesday 9th November at studio SFP Boulogne. To help in the programme, just register at 01 41 107 108.)

Hi Pierre. Thank you for this information. I imagine many fans could be interested. I would like to be there myself, but unfortunately I have prior commitments on that day. If there are any other events on days when I am available, I might just be tempted to make a visit. So yes, I may see you again soon!

Pierre Lefevre (from Paris, France) visited on Thursday, November 4, 2004 and said: -

Hello Warren,
Last night I heard on the radio "Tant de belles choses" and by chance I had a tape!
The song is gorgeous.
I have an old magazine with the diary of FH in England in February '68 and she talks about a tour in the British universities (Brighton, Liverpool, Durham, Birmingham and Southampton).
Pierre

Hello Pierre. I have still only heard the 30 second clip of this song, but it certainly sounds very promising. Thank you for the information about the university tour. I feel a little better now, knowing that I did not miss her in Leeds, but I would probably have travelled to any of these places to see her if I had only known.

Marta N. C. M. Vieira (from Brasil) visited on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 and said: -

I listened the song "L'amitié" in the movie "As Invasões bárbaras" and I'd like to find to listen again.
This is a special and beautiful song.

Hello Marta. Yes, this is a lovely song. It is also very popular and available on many compilation CDs as well as the CD release of the original album.

Claude-Alain (from Paris, France) visited on Monday, November 1, 2004 and said: -

Il est 13h30 et je viens d'entendre pour la première fois à la radio une des nouvelles chansons de Françoise. Sublime chanson qui dit: "Même s'il me faut lâcher ta main, même s'il me faut aller plus loin, l'amour est plus fort que le chagrin..."
Et "tant d'autres belles choses" que je n'ai pas eu le temps de retranscrire.
Sachez que "notre Françoise Hardy chérie" (dixit, la speakerine) sera l'invitée de FIP sur la bande FM 105.1 le 24 Novembre. Tous à vos postes!

(It is 13h30 and I have just heard for the first time on the radio one of the new songs by Francoise. Sublime song which goes: "Même s'il me faut lâcher ta main, même s'il me faut aller plus loin, l'amour est plus fort que le chagrin..." And "so many other beautiful things" that I do not have time to transcribe. Let it be known that "our darling Françoise Hardy" (spoke the announcer) will be the guest of FIP on FM 105.1 on November 24th. Everyone to your stations!)

Hello Claude-Alain. Yes, I have seen that FIP have been playing tracks from Tant de belles choses, but I am never listening at the right time. I did find a 30 second extract of the title song, and there's now a link to it on the "Tant de belles choses" page. Difficult to judge from such a short extract, but it sounds good to me. Only 2 weeks to wait now...

Tom Church (from Winchester, UK) visited on Monday, November 1, 2004 and said: -

I have been a fan of Francoise Hardy since my student days. I went to Trinity College, Cambridge (1966-69) with my two elder brothers, Bill and Richard. The former was Captain of 1st and 3rd Trinity College Boat Club which hosts the May Ball and was privileged to arrange an appearance at the ball (which my parents attended) by Francoise in 1965, when he rowed for Cambridge in the Boat Race against Oxford on the Thames. Richard was Secretary of the club and rowed for Cambridge in 1968 (and won!): he still rows and was performing in Boston, Mass., USA last week. Wishing her all the best, Tom.

Thank you for your interesting recollection, Tom. You must be about the same age as me - I was at university in Leeds between 1966 and 1969. Although I was a fan of Françoise before this time, it is only later that I found out that she had performed at English universities and that I may even have missed her at Leeds. If you have any more information about her appearance in Cambridge (dates, etc.), I would be very interested in knowing.

Claude-Alain (from Paris, France) visited on Saturday, October 30, 2004 and said: -

Pour ceux qui se trouvent à Paris, il ne reste plus que deux mois pour voir l'exposition CENT ANS DE CHANSON FRANCAISE à la bibliothèque nationale François Mitterrand (www.culture.fr/PublicItems/evenements/976/188382).
Il n'y a pas ou peu de photos concernant notre chanteuse préférée; mais en ce qui concerne les documents télévisés : sont projetés en version intégrale l'émission du petit conservatoire de la chanson, souvent diffusé à la TV française en très courts extraits. Et l'émission DIM DAM DOM qu'elle présente et où elle chante en duo avec Jacques Dutronc. Amicalement à tous !

(For those who are in Paris, there are only two months to see the exhibition A HUNDRED YEARS OF FRENCH SONG at the François Mitterrand national library (www.culture.fr/PublicItems/evenements/976/188382).
There are no, or only a few photographs concerning our preferred singer; but with regard to televised documents: projected in full, the broadcast from the petit conservatoire de la chanson, often shown on French TV in very short extracts. And the programme DIM DAM DOM which she presents and where she sings a duet with Jacques Dutronc. Regards to all!)

Hello again Claude-Alain. Thank you for this information. I have seen extracts of the petit conservatoire programme but would like to see it all. Sadly, I think the exhibition will be over before I have chance to visit Paris again. Unless, of course, I am invited to help Françoise with the promotion of her new album...

Doug Gambichler (from Throggs Neck, NY, USA) visited on Thursday, October 28, 2004 and said: -

Hello Francoise,
I just want to say that I think you are the greatest female vocalist in the world! I fell in love with you and your music when I bought the LP 'Francoise Hardy sings in English'. Back in 1965. I have been buying all your records since. I can't wait for your new CD to come out. I hope they get it soon at the store I usually go to for your records. Otherwise, I know some websites that will be sure to have it. Is there anyway I can get an 8x10 publicity photo of you? Maybe autographed? For my collection. I have autographed photos of some stars I've met over the years and I would be happy and proud to include you. I will sign off for now.
Always a friend, Doug.

Hello Doug. Thank you for your message. I'm sure Françoise would be interested to hear of your dedication support. However, by sending a message here, you are only writing to me, a humble fan, like you. To contact Françoise herself, I used to suggest the official website: - www.francoise-hardy.com - but I understand this no longer works. The only other suggestion I have is to write to Virgin Music France, whose address can be found further down this page. Good luck.

Claude-Alain Schmitz (from Paris, France) visited on Sunday, October 24, 2004 and said: -

Pour patienter d'ici la sortie de "Tant de belles choses", je signale à tous les fans, la parution d'un livre chez Flammarion intitulé : Biographie HARDY DUTRONC de Yann Plougastel. 294 pages, 5 photos noir et blanc et 2 en couleurs en 1e et 4e de couverture. Bon achat donc (19€). Et bonne lecture. Pour les enragés; il y a aussi quelques pages d'interview de FH dans le livre "DUTRONC, LA BIO" de Michel Leydier, éd. Seuil, 328 p. 18€.
Sincères amitiés à tous. And I thank particularly to Warren.

(While waiting for the release of "Tant de belles choses", I announce to all fans, the publication of a book by Flammarion entitled: "Biographie HARDY DUTRONC" by Yann Plougastel. 294 pages, 5 black and white photographs inside the book and 2 in colour on the front and back covers. So, a good purchase (19€). And good reading. For the fanatics; there are also some pages of interview of FH in the book "DUTRONC, LA BIO" by Michel Leydier, published by Seuil, 328pp. 18€. Sincere regards to all.)

Thank you, Claude-Alain, for this information. Something to add to my list of things to look out for next time I visit Paris.

Michael G Batcho (from McAdoo, PA, USA) visited on Sunday, October 24, 2004 and said: -

Hello again Warren,
I'm thrilled to read on your "web-site" that the most intriguing Ms Francoise Hardy will be releasing Her new album/CD this November. I'm always happy to stop by this site for a "visit"... and to get up-dated on what's new and happening with Françoise's music. (and of course to enjoy the albums you make available to hear each month... and - this is mandatory and obligatory: to see all the beautiful photographs of "Francoise through the years"!)
I thank you once again for this great and informative site. It is always a joy and a pleasure to stop and "browse" here. You continue to create a "work of art" about an artist who is Herself a "work of art"! :)

Hello again Michael. Yes, the release date for the new CD is approaching fast. I am enjoying listening to "Soir de gala" - the only song I have heard so far - and I'm sure the rest will be just as good. I am told by a friend who has heard the whole album that "Soir de gala" is far from being the best song, so it sounds as though we are in for a treat!

Roberto Mereghetti (from Italie) visited on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 and said: -

SUPERB SITE - MERCI

Ciao Roberto. Benvenuto a "Françoise Hardy - All over the world", e ringraziamenti per le vostre parole gentili.

Jean-Claude Martineau (from Paris. France) visited on Friday, October 15, 2004 and said: -

Merci à Claude-Alain SCHMITZ pour l'info! Acheté les "inrocks" du 13 octobre et écouté ce nouveau titre "SOIR DE GALA". Il laisse augurer un grand cru 2004 et un album de haute tenue. L'accompagnement guitare - sans doute dû à Thomas Dutronc - est très beau. Vivement l'album. Et encore merci pour ce site!

(Thank you to Claude-Alain SCHMITZ for the info! I bought les "Inrocks" from 13 October and listened to this new title "SOIR DE GALA". It foretells a great vintage 2004 and a quality album. The guitar accompaniment - undoubtedly due to Thomas Dutronc - is very beautiful. I can't wait for the album. And again thank you for this site!)

Yes indeed, Jean-Claude, "Soir de gala" is a lovely song. I understand that Thomas has been extensively involved with the album, so is quite possibly the guitarist on this track. All will be revealed; soon...

Picasso2 (from Finland) visited on Friday, October 15, 2004 and said: -

Moi!
Can you tell Pekka somethings about Jacques Dutronc? We "adore" him...
Merci!
Terve!
/ Pero Pekka
Turkuu

Hello Pekka. Jacques Dutronc is a singer and an actor. He is married to Françoise Hardy and they have a son, Thomas. If you need to know more, there are plenty of resources on the Internet, or you should talk to a fan. I am not a fan...

Brian J. Greenwell (from Evansville, Indiana, USA) visited on Monday, October 11, 2004 and said: -

How do I begin?
I come to this site by a lot of bouncing around the music inspired by europop. I am a big fan of Goldfrapp and Saint Etienne, and their fans (especially St. Et's) are name-checking French legends like Gainsbourg, Birkin, and Hardy. I have already become a big fan of Jane Birkin, and plan to see her in Cleveland, Ohio next month.
This has given me a major craving for French music, so inevitably I had to make a reckoning with Francoise Hardy. And that is why I am here.
All it took was the sample you left on the doorstep. One listen to 'All Over The World' and I am wrapped in the bundle of love that all her fans share. I am 40 years old and I have just stepped into this house of song and beauty.
And the website is awesome. Thank you for putting a whole album up for our listening pleasure. I have listened to the first two tracks of 'One Nine Seven Zero'. What she does with lyrics that could have easily dated and sounded like lightweight prog is impressive. And the backup is excellent; the combined effect brings to mind the English progressive group Renaissance. I will save the other tracks for later. I don't want to be finished with this dance too soon.
I read the message board posts through 1999 so far. I look forward to reading the rest.
Again, thank you and God Bless, Brian
P.S. I'll be back, Lord willing, with further notes of my discoveries of this grand new universe.
To Francoise: Thank you for staying in the game with such class and with such love for one man (it is amazing that a 'celebrity' marriage has lasted as long as yours) and for all kinds of music. God Bless You! Brian

Hello Brian, and welcome to the world of Françoise Hardy. People discover Françoise in different ways, and I'm sure you will not be the first who has taken this route. I'm glad you appreciate the audio samples. They are there to try and encourage new fans like yourself to go out and buy for themselves. The album tracks change every month, so don't leave it too long to listen to the rest. The only track I know by Renaissance is "Northern lights", but I can see how you draw a comparison.

Claude-Alain SCHMITZ (from Paris, France) visited on Sunday, October 10, 2004 and said: -

Pour les collectionneurs et les curieux; dans le prochain numéro du 13 octobre des inrockuptibles, il sera joint un CD avec une chanson extraite du dernier album à paraître. Amitiés à tous.

(For collectors and the curious; with the next issue of les Inrockuptibles, October 13, there will be a CD with a song from the latest album. Regards to all.)

Thank you for the news, Claude-Alain. Most of us will probably have to wait until Tant de belles choses is released before we hear any of the songs. Perhaps you could let us know what you think when you have heard it.

Cedric Kerviche (from Paris, France) visited on Thursday, October 7, 2004 and said: -

Hello, I would like to know where I can find pictures about the rendezvous between Françoise Hardy and Bob Dylan after the Parisian concert in 24 May 1966. Thanks for help. It's very urgent.
Cedric Kerviche
Best regards

Hello Cedric. The only photographs I have seen of Françoise with Bob Dylan are in the books Superstar et Ermite and Notes Secrètes. The picture from Notes Secrètes is the one on my Biography page.

John (from San Francisco, USA) visited on Friday, October 1, 2004 and said: -

Hello Warren,
Many thanks, once again, for maintaining such a wonderful fan site for those of us who appreciate the depth and scope of Francoise Hardy's body of work. I am eagerly awaiting her new release in November. And I heard about it first here!
Thanks also for making "One-Nine-Seven-Zero" available for fans to listen to during the month of October. You had mentioned that this album was re-released (along with the tracks from her 1977 album, Star) in 2000. Since these tracks are somewhat difficult to come by, I thought you might want to elaborate by letting your readers know the title of the CD, "HMV Easy," and that it can be purchased for the bargain price of only 3.99GBP at www.hmv.co.uk (22 hard to find Francoise tracks; they ship all over the world, and I received my copy in California in less than a week).
Thanks again, Warren. I appreciate all the information I have obtained from your site.
Kind regards,
John

Hello John. Yes, I'm sure we are all impatiently looking forward to the release of the new album - Tant de belles choses. Thank you for your suggestions and comments on the site. I have updated this month's music page with information about the availability of the CD. I suppose there could be some fans who didn't know about it.

Sébastien (from Gent, Belgium) visited on Thursday, September 30, 2004 and said: -

Françoise Hardy chante "Il n'y a pas d'amour heureux" dans l'émission "Tous en scène" du 24 septembre 1968
www.ina.fr/voir_revoir/poetes/aragon.fr.html

Thank you for this information, Sébastien. The video clip is very interesting to see.

Hung V, Le (from Rockaway, New Jersey, USA) visited on Sunday, September 19, 2004 and said: -

Hi Warren,
Your web site about Francoise continues to fascinate me and every so often I visit to read the messages, which are quite entertaining. The one by Gavin Bullock last July 10 got me all excited. Does she really answer her fan's letters and write back? If it's true, I wouldn't mind trying my luck. I will even be happy with a form letter reply, but with her authentic hand written signature. Perhaps I will include a CD cover for her to autograph.
Can someone give me a street address?
I can't believe I am writing this note, at my age, 52 years old! I guess that's how much I love her and her music. She lives in me ever since I was 11 or 12 growing up in Saigon. Even that awful war couldn't stop her music from permeating the mind of the young teenagers growing up among bombs, shrapnels and agent orange flying around in those days.
Thanks for keeping us fans together.
Hung

Hello Hung, and thank you for your interesting story. To contact Françoise, the best thing I can suggest is to try writing to her at Virgin Music France (Virgin Music, 118 rue Mont Cenis, 75018 PARIS, France). Good luck.

Darwin Hardy (from LaVerkin, Utah, USA) visited on Saturday, September 18, 2004 and said: -

How Can I get some of your sheet music here in the USA.
I really want (Tous Les Garcons Et Les Filles) I have a 11 year daughter who sings well, and likes that song.
Her name is Miranda Hardy.
We hope we can get it in English.

Hello Darwin. Given that "Tous les garçons et les filles" was originally released in 1962, I think it is most unlikely that you would find a copy of the sheet music anywhere in the USA. The English version is "Find me a boy" and I have never yet seen any sheet music for that song. There are 2 other possibilities. You can often find copies of the sheet music for "Tous les garçons et les filles" on eBay. Several books of Françoise's music have been published in France; most of them include this song, and you can find details on my books page. Once you have the music in French, the English words are available on my lyrics pages.
Good luck!

Anne-Sophie de Bueger (from Belgique) visited on Sunday, September 12, 2004 and said: -

Je voudrais savoir s'il existe une version de "Message personnel" en langue étrangère et si c'est le cas en quelle langue? Merci de me répondre vite!

(I would like to know if there is a version of "Message personnel" in a foreign language and if so in which language? Thank you for answering me quickly!)

Hello Anne-Sophie. Yes, "Message personnel" was recorded by Françoise in English. It was released first on a promotional single (45T) in 1973 - very difficult to find. It was then released in 1987 on the LP and CD "Love songs". The CD is still available to buy in shops and Internet stores including FNAC where you can hear 45 seconds of the song.

Le Van Chu (from Vancouver, Canada) visited on Saturday, September 11, 2004 and said: -

Dear,
I got to this site by chance and thought I should write something, first to express my appreciation to all the work of Md F. Hardy. I am a Vietnamese Canadian. Francoise Hardy's music has been very popular, at least in the South of Vietnam since the late 1960s. Many of her songs have been sung by Vietnamese artists both in French and in Vietnamese. (I also saw some of them on the list). I still have many other F. Hardy's songs sung by Vietnamese singers. Would you like to have them? I would be more than happy to send them to you for the record/references.
Regards, Le Van Chu

Hello Le Van Chu and thank you for visiting. It's always interesting to hear about the popularity of Françoise's music. I found the Vietnamese cover versions by Thanh Lan and Kieu Nga quite easily by searching the Internet, so I'm sure there must be others. Thank you, yes, I would be delighted to receive any more information you have about other cover versions.

TeePee (from Paris, France) visited on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 and said: -

Les Inrockuptibles no. 458 du 8 au 14 septembre 2004.
Dépêchons.
Nouvel album avec Benjamin Biolay, Jacno et Perry Blake.
Françoise et les chics types.
Quatre ans après "Clair-obscur", huit ans après "Le Danger" : Françoise Hardy est de retour avec un nouvel album, "Tant de belles choses", enregistré avec la complicité de Benjamin Biolay, Alain Lubrano, Perry Blake, Jacno, Thierry Stremler ou encore Ben Christophers.
"Il y a trois ans, à un moment où je ne savais pas si je referais jamais un disque, Benjamin Biolay m'a amené trois chansons et j'ai retenu une bossa-nova, nous explique-t-elle.
Quant à Perry Blake, j'avais fait la choriste sur l'une de ses chansons. Je lui ai téléphoné pour lui dire que s'il avait une ou deux mélodies dont il ne savait que faire, j'étais preneuse. Peu de temps après, il m'a apporté deux chansons qui l'ont tout de suite plu. Je connais et estime Jacno depuis longtemps. J'avais flashé sur un instrumental qui figure sur son dernier disque, au point de le mettre sur mon répondeur. L'idée m'est venue peu à peu d'en faire une chanson, une sorte de duo entre une voix et un instrument. C'est peut-être le morceau le plus original de l'album".
Sur ce nouveau disque, l'artiste ne quitte pas ses obsessions mélancoliques : "ma démarche a toujours consisté à servir de mon mieux une mélodie digne de de nom. Et seules m'intéressent les mélodies et les climats mélancoliques qui subliment la tristesse - pour ne pas dire la douleur - en beauté. C'est ce vers quoi tendent mes albums en général, celui-ci comme les autres."
"Tant de belles choses" sortira le 16 novembre.

(Inrockuptibles No 458, September 8 - 14, 2004.
Hurry.
New album with Benjamin Biolay, Jacno and Perry Blake.
Françoise and the nice guys.
Four years after "Clair-obscur", eight years after "Le Danger" : Françoise Hardy is back with a new album, "Tant de belles choses", recorded with Benjamin Biolay, Alain Lubrano, Perry Blake, Jacno, Thierry Stremler and Ben Christophers as accomplices.
"Three years ago, at a time when I did not know if I would ever make another record, Benjamin Biolay brought me three songs and I chose the bossa-nova", she explains to us.
As for Perry Blake, I had been a backing singer on one of his songs. I telephoned him to tell him that if he had one or two tunes with which he didn't know what to do, then I would take them. Shortly afterwards, he brought me two songs which I liked immediately. I have known and respected Jacno for a long time. I liked very much an instrumental which appeared on his last record, enough to put it on my answerphone. The idea came to me little by little to make a song of it, a kind of duet between voice and instrument. It is perhaps the most original piece of the album".
On this new record, the artist does not leave her melancholy obsessions: "My approach has always been to make the best of a tune worthy of the name. And the only tunes and melancholy climates that interest me are those which bring out sadness - not to say distress - in beauty. It's the way my albums tend to go in general, this one like the others."
"Tant de belles choses" will be released on November 16.)

Merci beaucoup, TeePee, pour ces informations.

TeePee (from Paris, France) visited on Monday, August 30, 2004 and said: -

Someone from Virgin told this morning that the new album will be released in October...

September, October... I suppose delays can be expected. It will be worth the wait.

Clement Dulac (from Paris) visited on Friday, August 27, 2004 and said: -

Je sais juste que Benjamin Biolay aurait travaillé avec elle mais tout est encore secret, apparement personne d'autre n'aurait de nouvelles : (Un ami l'as entendu l'annoncer sur France Inter samedi dernier!) Bises à tous les fans

(I just know that Benjamin Biolay will have worked with her but all is still secret, apparently nobody else has any news: (a friend heard it announced on France Inter last Saturday!) Love and kisses to all fans.)

Thank you, Clement. More secrets and rumours. I suppose all will be revealed soon enough.

Laurent De Volder (from Brussels, Belgium) visited on Friday, August 20, 2004 and said: -

Hello, I have noticed that the UK release of the new Leslie Feist album (Let it Die) is slightly different from the French one : there are two more tracks, including a cover of an early Françoise Hardy song : 'L'amour ne dure pas toujours'. Is it interesting to buy it?
CD details on Amazon France - CD details on Amazon UK.

Hi Laurent. Thank you for the information. I have also located the CD on the HMV.co.uk site where you can also listen to about 30 seconds of each track. Is it interesting to buy? Well, although it would be interesting to have a full copy of the cover track, I don't think I will buy the CD.

James (from Blackpool, England) visited on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 and said: -

Hello everyone.
After reading David's reminiscences of "Grand Prix" (the "I don't dance... I don't drink... I don't smoke" scene is one of my favourites too!), I checked to see if MGM were planning a DVD release. As Françoise has such a small role (we see her about 16 times, for not much more than 8 minutes), it is especially galling that several of her scenes are often dropped from TV broadcasts due to the film being so long. The most frequent omissions are the indoor café scene, the pedalo scene, and the crowded party scene, so a DVD is the only way to see the film in its entirety.
Sadly, no sign of a release, but there is a disc out called "The Making Of 'Grand Prix'". Apparently only 15 of the 80 minutes running time deals with the film, but is there anything of Françoise in those 15 minutes? And is it the same as the "Grand Prix:Challenge Of The Champions" promotional short?
However, it is nice to see that "What's New Pussycat?" is getting a Region 2 DVD release on 27th September. Françoise appears near the end, though for less than a minute. I only realised she was in it when I saw her name in the closing credits, but as this was the first time I ever saw her, I'm rather fond of this movie.
Quite by chance I came across Radio France Internationale Musique, where you'll find a 4300 word Françoise Hardy biography. It's well worth reading, and they very helpfully provide an English version with links to a discography and a short interview from May 2000.
http://www.rfimusique.com/siteen/biographie/biographie_6310.asp
Best Wishes, James

Hello James. Thank you for all the information about "Grand Prix". It would be good to be able to see it on DVD one day. If you do happen to buy "The Making Of 'Grand Prix'", perhaps you could let us know through these pages whether Françoise appears. "What's new Pussycat" may also be worth getting hold of; I will look out for it.
The RFI Music biography certainly puts my effort to shame. It's a page I always intended developing, but I've not achieved it yet. One day, maybe...

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Monday, August 16, 2004 and said: -

"Des yeux d'enfant" is one of the rare songs that I don't know.
Francis gives me to want this song.
If Françoise only could include it into her next CD!

Well, it has been known for Françoise to include old songs on new albums ("Tu ressembles..." on Clair-obscur) but I think it is unlikely that we will see "Des yeux d'enfant" on this album or any other in the near future.

Clement Dulac (from Paris, France) visited on Sunday, August 8, 2004 and said: -

Annonce FNAC Forum : Sortie du nouvel album de Françoise le 21 septembre 2004! Bises à tous les fans.

(FNAC Forum announces the release of Françoise's new album on 21st September 2004! Love and kisses to all fans.)

Thank you, Clement, that is wonderful news! Is there any more information? Album title? Track list? Please keep us informed.

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Thursday, August 5, 2004 and said: -

Comment on second 33 cm record of 1963
Sentimental Françoise!
With this second record Françoise changes and becomes more poetic with this beautiful song "Le premier bonheur du jour" from Jean Renard and Franck Gerald. This song suits to her like a glove and lights up her first show in "Olympia" music hall in 1963. And then pieces entirely signed by Françoise - words and music - "Saurai-je?" This song shows her lack of self-confidence, "Le sais-tu?" shows us her shyness.
The accompaniments are richer with slight guitar and violins ("J'aurais voulu") mus organ ("L'amour ne dure pas toujours").
The tones are new for an artist who always exercised her wits in order to change from a record to an other.
This record shows an important progression and then it's a record of melancholy and sentimental youth! Precious Françoise!

Hello Gendal. No, we should not forget Françoise's earlier records. Although I prefer the songs from later in the sixties, this LP, released when she was only 19, has some tracks that I always like to hear again, including two that you mention - "Le sais-tu?" and "Saurai-je?".

Francis (from France) visited on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 and said: -

Je viens de découvir la chanson "Des yeux d'enfant". Coup de coeur absolu. Elle est sublime. Comme cela se fait-il qu'elle ne soit jamais sortie en CD? Pourtant estampillé 1970 (hypopotam) et théoriquement sous licence virgin. Certainement un caprice de F. Hardy...

(I have just discovered the song "Des yeux d'enfant". Absolutely fantastic. It is sublime. So why has it never been released on CD? And yet it is stamped 1970 (Hypopotam) and theoretically under licence by Virgin. Certainly a whim of F. Hardy...)

Hello Francis. Yes, "Des yeux d'enfant" was only ever released on a German LP, and perhaps because of its rarity is always pleasant to hear. Why was it never being released on CD? The question has been asked many times, and so far unanswered.

Alain Robert (from St-Hubert, Québec, Canada) visited on Sunday, August 1, 2004 and said: -

Je possède une douzaine de cds de FRANCOISE HARDY, mais j'ai un faible pour l'album de 1966, celui où le visage de FRANCOISE apparait sur fond d'eau. Les mélodies sont à la fois romantiques et fleur bleue, et sont indémodables. Rares sont les disques qui peuvent susciter en nous des émotions. Si vous êtes un nouveau fan, il faut l'acheter, car il a été réédité il y a quelques années. Bravo WARREN pour ton site qui perpétue la mémoire de FRANCOISE.

(I have a dozen CDs by Françoise Hardy, but I have a weakness for the album from 1966, the one where the face of Françoise appears on a background of water. The melodies are at the same time romantic and naïvely sentimental, and are enduring. Records that can cause in us emotions are rare. If you are a new fan, you should buy it, because it was reissued a few years ago. Bravo Warren for your site which perpetuates the memory of Françoise.)

Hello Alain. Thank you for your message. Always one of my favourites albums, I agree, some of the songs on this album, now also on CD, are amongst the most beautiful Françoise has recorded.

Uwe (from Germany) visited on Sunday, August 1, 2004 and said: -

Hi! I received DVD from a friend of yours, Bernard Deman in the meantime, which is really great. I just wanted to inform you that I spotted a mistake on the lyrics page: On "Oh, Oh cheri" it is not "la collette va tres bien ma fois". Françoise actually sings "la colère va tres bien ma fois".
Regards, Uwe

Hello Uwe. Thank you for pointing out the error. These lyrics came from various sources and there have been quite a few mistakes. Since they were added to the web site, I have acquired many pieces of sheet music of Françoise's songs. I have used these to check the lyrics, but this one must have been missed. The sheet music shows this line as "la colère te va très bien ma foi" so that is how I have changed it.

John (from San Francisco, USA) visited on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 and said: -

I am seeking some advice. Can anyone tell me on what CD compilation I can find the English language version of "Message Personnel"? Thanks, in advance, for your help.

Hello John. This track can be found on the 1987 compilation CD "Love Songs" which is still available for purchase on some web sites.

Claude-Alain SCHMITZ (from Paris, FRANCE) visited on Saturday, July 17, 2004 and said: -

Dear Warren.
Au sujet de Nick Drake; il y a eu une interview de Françoise publiée dans la revue française ROCK & FOLK d'octobre 2000 que je retranscrit à l'intention d'Alex Grimaldo de Mexico et à tous les admirateurs de F.H.
"Quand j'ai découvert Nick Drake, j'ai aussitôt trouvé sa musique géniale et je l'ai crié sur tous les toits, en particulier en Angleterre. Je suppose donc qu'il avait dû lire quelque part que je le trouvais fantastique et il m'a rendu visite en studio. Cela me paraissait incroyable, mais il venait au studio dans lequel j'étais en train d'enregistrer et se cachait dans un coin. Lui, extrêmement timide avec des problèmes de communications sans doute très importants, et moi tétanisée par sa présence, c'était une situation plutôt cocasse. Je suppose qu'il était content d'être là parce qu'il savait que j'aimais beaucoup ce qu'il faisait, alors que ses disques ne marchaient pas. Il venait me voir comme ça, de temps en temps, mais je voyais bien qu'on ne pouvait pas lui parler. Très peu de temps avant sa mort, il m'a téléphonée. J'ai aussitôt su qu'il m'appelait parce qu'il n'allait pas bien :c'était une sorte d'appel au secours. Il a voulu que l'on se voie mais, le même soir, je devais aller voir Véronique Sanson à la tour Eiffel. Alors je l'ai embarqué avec moi au concert, avec d'autres amis, et je ne l'ai plus jamais revu après cette soirée.
Quoi que prétende la légende, il n'a jamais été question de faire quelque chose ensemble - j'aurais pourtant adoré..."
Avec toutes mes amitiés
Alain

(On the subject of Nick Drake; there was an interview with Françoise published in the French magazine ROCK'N'ROLL & FOLK in October 2000 which I transcribe for the attention of Alex Grimaldo of Mexico City and all fans of F.H.
"When I discovered Nick Drake, I at once found his music brilliant and I shouted it from all the rooftops, in particular in England. So I suppose he must have read somewhere that I found him fantastic and he paid me a visit in the studio. That seemed incredible to me, but he came to the studio in which I was in the middle of a recording and hid in the corner. He, extremely timid with problems of communications undoubtedly very important, and me tetanized by his presence, it was rather a comical situation. I suppose that he was content to be there because he knew that I really liked what he did, while his records were not selling. He came to see me like that, from time to time, but it was clear that I could not speak to him. Shortly before his death, he telephoned me. I knew straight away that he was calling me because things were not going well: it was a kind of call for help. He wanted to see me but, the same evening, I was going to see Veronique Sanson at the Eiffel Tower. So I took him with me to the concert, with other friends, and I never saw him again after this evening.
Whatever the stories claim, it had never been a question of doing something together - however I had adored (him)...")

Hello Alain. Thank you for this information - it should certainly clear up any questions people may have about what happened between them.

Olaf Meesters (from Haarlem, The Netherlands) visited on Thursday, July 15, 2004 and said: -

Listening to a chanson of Françoise is a very sensuous experience, since the intimacy of her voice make you believe her words are meant just for you... She's a delicate person, whose beauty and talent will never cease to inspire us.
I am much obliged to your and Georg's labour of love. Your websites furnished me with the answers to many questions, and led to exciting discoveries.
Attached (right) please find a photo that I unearthed in a bric-à-brac shop in Amsterdam. If I'm not mistaken, it depicts Françoise sometime in 1966 on the set of the movie 'Grand Prix'. The location must have been Zandvoort, The Netherlands.
Enchanté!

Hello Olaf, thank you for the message and the photograph. I have seen many photos of Françoise taken during the filming of "Grand Prix", but this is a new one for me.

David Stank (from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) visited on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 and said: -

My only exposure to Françoise is from John Frankenheimer's immortal film "Grand Prix." For me she will always be sitting quietly off to the side from the main activity and politely saying, "I don't drink", "I don't smoke" and so on. I watched it with my ten year old son last weekend and told him, "Here comes my girlfriend!" when Françoise first appears on the screen. I've felt the same way since I was 13 and dreamed of going to a European Grand Prix and meeting a girl very much like that. Only treating her better than that Nino Barlini (Antonio Sabato, Sr.) did! Best wishes!

Hi David. Yes, although it was a fairly small part, it is worth watching the film over and over to see Françoise. But, if this is your only exposure to Françoise, you should look out for some of her CDs - there is more talent there than you possibly know!

Gavin Bullock (from Winchester, UK) visited on Saturday, July 10, 2004 and said: -

I have adored Françoise since the late 60s but I only discovered her later work about 8 years ago. I was delighted to find so many more recent photos of her. She is still very beautiful. I wrote to her a few years ago to tell her how much I loved her music and I was astonished to get quite a long reply. I told this to a fellow fan and he wrote to her as well! He got a letter AND a compilation tape of her own favourites, recorded by her own fair hand. I was green with envy and wished I hadn't told him about my own letter. Seriously, it was good to see that she treated her fans with such care and consideration, especially in the giving of her time. Try it with Madonna.
Reading the comments below, I was particularly struck by Sébastien coming to her music at 18. Like Françoise herself, many of her admirers are now in their sixties (is it possible?) and it is good that young people can appreciate and, hopefully, come to love her music.
What we need are adequate translations of her songs (or any translations). I have managed a few but her more intense and poetic lyrics are very, very difficult. "Point", for example, with its play on the title word is a stinker (but a wonderful song). Her words are so important to her and it is sad that non-French speakers are blind to her poetry.

Hello Gavin, and thank you for your message. Yes, it has been a surprise to me the wide age range of those who have been touched by Françoise's songs. If you want to see translations of some of Françoise's songs, you should download the "pdf" documents from Laurent's (ficsx22) web site - www.ficsx22.com. Located in the "download, books" section, Volume 2 - French lyrics includes many English translations.

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Thursday, July 8, 2004 and said: -

Comment on record of 1964: "Mon amie la rose".
Gloomy Françoise!
This Françoise's record is very important because it corresponds to a turning point in the Françoise's career with English tones which are brought by the English musician Charles Blackwell. This one knew how to accompany Françoise's melancholy in sensitive pieces like "Dans le monde entier" which was a triumphant success in England in the version "all over the world".
"La nuit est sur la ville" is a song which evokes the uncertainly of the feelings which are increased by the distance.
Many biographical sad songs are suiting Françoise's separation from her loved one at the time of her many tours in the sixties.
And then the first-rate piece "Mon amie la rose" is Cécile Caulier's magnificent song. Cécile Caulier was a writer that Françoise met in the Mireille's "little song school".
We must take this record "Mon amie la rose" into account because it brings up to date the Françoise's poetry in the lasting way.
Excuse me for my rough English. Regards. Gendal

Hello Gendal. Firstly, your English is good. Gloomy Françoise? A little sad perhaps, but not, in my opinion, gloomy. I suppose it's a question of degree. As you say, many of Françoise's songs are biographical, and although (or possibly because) these times were quite difficult for her, the songs from the mid sixties are some of the most sensitive.

Jorge Sharry () (from Argentina) visited on Thursday, July 8, 2004 and said: -

¡ILUMINASTE LOS MEJORES AÑOS DE MI VIDA! Pero en Argentina no se consigue mucho de tu discografía. Consegui en Francia un compact doble y bajo lo que puedo de Internet, pero me falta lo nuevo. Gracias por tu dulzura. Sería lindo comunicarnos.

(YOU ILLUMINATED THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE. But in Argentina much of your discography is unobtainable. I got in France a double CD and download what I can off the Internet, but I am missing the new things. Thanks for your kindness. It would be nice to communicate with us.)

Hello Jorge. Many of Françoise's CDs are available to buy over the Internet. There are many others, but in my opinion, the best sites to try are FNAC (www.fnac.com) and Amazon (www.amazon.com) and they will deliver all over the world. Good luck in your search.

Terry Danielles (from UK) visited on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 and said: -

Hi fans
Had to dedicate a page to this eloquent star - take a look www.no1ssassnclass.com
I still get a tingle listening to her voice and your clip 'all over the world...' creates a positive ripple... in my youth I hated stars like Marie Mattheiu? think that was her name cos she was getting a lot of airtime over here in the UK but Françoise no competition you were the only French girl for me!
Terry D

Hello again Terry. Yes, there were very few French girl singers who got any recognition in the UK in the 1960s.
Mireille Mathieu was one who did, but as you say, Françoise was the real star.

Robert Cahill (from Savannah, Georgia, USA) visited on Monday, July 5, 2004 and said: -

The most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I wish I was there to hear her sing when she was just starting out.

Hello Robert, thank you for your message. I was around at the time Françoise started out, but unfortunately never managed to hear her sing live. Sadly, we will probably never get the chance again.

Terry Danielles (from UK) visited on Sunday, July 4, 2004 and said: -

Great site; I'm posting a link on our music web www.gonnabestars.com and doing a short feature linking back to this site its absolutely superb.
In 1965 I was just a teenager my girlfriend collected Françoise's albums and I found her voice and still do beautifully romantic affaire de coeur... love you Françoise and to those responsible for this site... thanks a lot for giving me back some fantastic memories.
Terry (www.eckstinedanielles.com)

Hi Terry. Thank you for your comments. I'm glad you like the site, and thank you for the link.

Kevin McGowin (from Birmingham, AL, USA) visited on Saturday, July 3, 2004 and said: -

The consistent evenness and sensitivity of your artistry continue to astound me after all these years.

Thank you for your comment, Kevin. I hope Françoise will appreciate it.

Stanley Gray (from Jamaica) visited on Thursday, July 1, 2004 and said: -

Hello:
We enjoy all of her music.

Hello Stanley, I'm glad to hear it! I hope you are also looking forward to the new album.

Carlos (from Curitiba, Pr, Brazil) visited on Monday, June 28, 2004 and said: -

Since I listen you, in the beginner at years 70, with the song La Question, I love you.
This is just to let my heart here, for you.
Carlos

Hello Carlos. Thank you for leaving your heart here for Françoise. I believe "La Question" is also a favourite of Françoise herself.

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Monday, June 28, 2004 and said: -

Le nouvel album de Françoise comporterait 3 adaptations de Perry Blake dont 1 en anglais et 4 morceaux arrangés par son fils Thomas avec un maximum de guitare style Djengo...
à suivre..;

(The new album of Françoise will comprise 3 adaptations of Perry Blake including 1 in English and 4 pieces arranged by her Thomas son with a maximum of Django style guitar... to be continued...)

Thank you for this information, Gendal.

Karl Baxter (from England) visited on Thursday, June 24, 2004 and said: -

I grew up in N.Ireland and first came across Françoise 25 years ago when I bought a copy of "C'est Fab" at the local church fete. I fell in love with her voice and songs - a love affair that continues to this day! I learned how to play and sing "Tous Les Garcons..." and still perform it occasionally. My Dad is a fan as well since he taught English in Paris in the early 1960s and her music is pretty much the soundtrack of his time there - up to and including when he met my mother! I've just bought him a copy of "The Vogue Years" for Father's Day and he is overjoyed! Cheers Françoise for sending a shiver up my spine every time you sing! xx

Hello Karl, thank you for your story. How wonderful to be able to share your love of Françoise's music with your father. Nobody else in my family was ever interested. Oh, to have been in Paris in the 1960s...

Sébastien Malengreaux (from Belgium, Gent) visited on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 and said: -

Hello!
I'm 18 years old and I discovered Françoise Hardy 2 years ago. I adore every song! First I only had discovered the songs by Vogue: beautiful! It's a pity that I can't find the 4 cd box The Vogue Years. 3 weeks ago I've bought the magnificent longbox MESSAGES PERSONNELS: It's incredible! The beauty of Soleil, Flashback, Clair obscur, J'ai coupé le téléphone, Loving you,... you don't find this in recent music. I adore the French 60's! I'm collecting all the vinyls from Claude François, and it's very probable that within a few years I'll start to collect Françoise, but I've seen the discography, and it's a hell's job, even more than Claude François!
Thanks a lot for this magnificent website. It's great!
I hope Françoise will produce a new album at the end of the year! She's one of the rare artists who, after 40 years, is still making extraordinary songs, and it's never the same! She's a great, great artist!
Thank you Françoise!

Hello Sébastien, thank you for your comments. Yes, "Messages Personnels" is an excellent collection. The 4CD "L'Intégrale Disques Vogue 1962/1967" is extremely difficult to find, but worth looking for. It includes some tracks which have not appeared anywhere else on CD. I wish you luck if you do ever start collecting Françoise's vinyl records. As you say, it is an immense task and you have to be totally dedicated to aim to collect them all.
I think we are all looking forward to a new album this year.

Alex Grimaldo (from Mexico) visited on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 and said: -

What about Nick Drake? Perhaps I'm doing a mistake, but I'm pretty sure she knew him, so, you should write about that, he was going to write some songs for Françoise, wasn't he?
Stay Beautiful
Alejandro (22)

Hello Alex, thank you for your message. What about Nick Drake? I know very little about him, so I can't write anything at all. Whether Françoise knew Nick Drake, I can't say, but I know that they did meet.

Claude-Alain SCHMITZ (from Paris, France) visited on Sunday, June 20, 2004 and said: -

Je crois que je peux m'approprier les paroles de DAVID BOWIE. Mais, quand je tombe sur un tel site, je me dis qu'il y a vraiment beaucoup plus fou que moi.
En tous cas c'est un régal et je ne m'en lasse pas. Génial cette idée d'écoute du disque anglais de 68. Je me suis plongé avec délectation dans "Tiny goddess" et "That'll be the day". Je me revoyais de nouveau à 24 ans.
Je ne suis pas aveuglement "fana" de toutes ses chansons cependant. Je n'apprécie pas trop Benjamin Biolay; je trouve la chanson "Surannée" bien pauvre mélodiquement. Il a le vent en poupe en ce moment et je trouve cela complètement surfait. Rodolphe Burger est bien plus talentueux et convient beaucoup mieux à l'univers de Françoise. D'ailleurs je préfère les albums où un seul esprit sonore se dégage. Où il y a une unité. L'album avec TUCA (of course) l'album orange aux deux profils, Entr'acte et le danger que je réecoute toujours avec le même plaisir de bout en bout.
Ceci dit encore un énorme bravo pour ce merveilleux site d'une grande richesse.
C'est certain que j'y retournerait. Et peut-être aurai-je une utilité quelconque pour quelques nouvelles récentes, mais j'en doute en voyant tant de passion évidente. Avec toutes mes amitiés.

(I think that I could collect the lyrics of DAVID BOWIE. But, when come across such a site, I tell myself that there really is someone more mad than me. In any case it is a treat and I do not weary of it. Brilliant, this idea of listening to the English record from 1968. I buried myself with delight in "Tiny goddess" and "That'll be the day". I was seeing myself again at 24 years old. I am not blindly a "fan" of all her songs however. I do not much appreciate Benjamin Biolay; I find the song "Surannée" quite poor melodically. He has the wind behind him at the moment and I find that completely overrated. Rodolphe Burger is much more talented and is much more appropriate for the universe of Françoise. Besides, I prefer the albums where only one spirit of sound emerges. Where there is a unity. The album with TUCA (of course) the orange album with the two profiles, Entr'acte and Le danger that I always listen to with the same pleasure from beginning to end. This said again, an enormous bravo for this marvellous site of great richness. It is cerain that I will return here. And will I perhaps have some use with some recent news, but I doubt it, seeing such an obvious passion. Regards.)

Hello Claude-Alain, thank you for your message and your comments on the site. I'm glad you appreciate the music page. Hopefully, it encourages visitors to buy Françoise's music, but existing fans like yourself are obviously welcome too. I find "Surannée" quite a pleasant song and I look forward to hearing whatever appears on Françoise's new album.

Ricardo (from Buenos Aires, Argentina) visited on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 and said: -

Hi Warren, thanks for this amazing site with such wonderful pics of Françoise. I became more and more fan of her and her music since I've heard six years ago. Tell me something: the collaboration with Blur (To the End) was a single from her or them? I cried with "L'amitie" at the end of "The barbarian invasions" and immediately sent the lyrics to my friend Marina, who's nowadays teaching in Paris. I'll be back, regards.

Hi Ricardo. Thank you for your comments on the site. "To the end" was released both on an album and a single by Blur in 1995, but it was also included on the Japanese release of Françoise's "Le Danger" (1997) and on the 3CD compilation "Messages personnels" (2002).
"L'amitié" is one of my favourite Françoise songs. I've not seen the film "Les Invasions Barbares" yet, but look forward to doing so.

Caro (from Uruguay) visited on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 and said: -

I have been looking for a very special song for me, Soleil, and found this page..., it is really incredible! It's excellent! Congratulations for all this work!

Hello Caro, thank you for you visit and your comments. I'm glad you like the site.

Frank Altenloh (from Bruxelles, Belgium) visited on Friday, June 4, 2004 and said: -

Mais si tu crois.................et j'y crois!
À quand un passage sur scène de par chez nous, en Belgique? Un moment délicat, de tendresse, d'amour et de beauté. Un moment d'exception sans aucun doute!
A tout bientôt et merci.

(But if you think.................and I believe it!
When will there be a stage appearance for us, in Belgium? A delicate moment, of tenderness, of love and of beauty. An exceptional moment without any doubt! See you all soon, and thank you.)

Hello Frank. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I think it is most unlikely that Françoise will appear on stage anywhere, ever again. She gave up performing solo concerts back in the late 1960s. She has made only an occasional appearance on stage since then, usually accompanying someone else - for example Julien Clerc in his "le 4 octobre" concert in 1997.

Vincent Viollet (from Bonneville 74, FRANCE) visited on Sunday, May 30, 2004 and said: -

Bonjour à tous,
je tiens à souligner le magnifique duo entre Jane Birkin et Françoise Hardy dans "Surannée". Cette chanson est douce et émouvante. Bravo à Keren Ann et Benjamin Biolay pour ce morceau. J'attends avec impatience le nouvel album de Françoise, comme tous ses fans d'ailleurs... Avez-vous quelques informations sur ce nouveau disque (date de sortie, s'il y a des duos, collaborations)
Merci de votre réponse et encore bravo pour ce site...
Vincent

(Hello everybody, I make a point of underlining the splendid duet between Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy in "Surannée". This song is soft and moving. Bravo to Keren Ann and Benjamin Biolay for this piece. I await impatiently Françoise's new album, like all her fans... Do you have any information on this new disc (date of release, if there are any duets, collaborations) Thank you for your answer and again bravo for this site...)

Hello Vincent. Yes, "Surannée" is a pleasant song. I know very little about the forthcoming album yet, but I understand that Virgin are hoping to release it in September or October.

Colin (from Sydney, Australia) visited on Sunday, May 30, 2004 and said: -

This is a great site.
I have loved the music of Françoise Hardy since I was a small child in the 1960s - my older brother was quite obsessed with Françoise and used to play her records all the time, mainly the English language versions - All over the world, Find me a boy, Only you can do it, etc. but also some of the French ones.
I do not know how popular she was in Australia back then, I think she was not that big. I often play her music when I have guests visiting and no one seems to be familiar with the songs. I find this strange as I have known her songs all my life - another thing to be thankful to my brother for.
I have recently started taking French lessons again and have found your lyrics pages very helpful.
By the way, do you know what is the French version of the song that became 'Only you can do it'? I would love to get it on CD.
regards,
Colin

Hi Colin. Thank you for your comments on the site - I'm glad you are finding the lyrics pages useful. I imagine Françoise's popularity in Australia must have been similar to that in the UK. A small group of dedicated fans, but not enough to make a major impact on the music charts of the day. "Only you can do it" was recorded originally by The Vernons Girls. Françoise translated it into French as "Je veux qu'il revienne", and later recorded both the English version and an Italian version - "Devi ritornare". The French version has appeared on many CDs, some of which are still available for purchase on the Internet, if you cannot find them in your local record store.

Alex Romano (from São Paulo, Brazil) visited on Monday, May 24, 2004 and said: -

I'm sorry to be writing in English, I don't speak French... I hope you don't mind. My question is; could you tell me the name of the song that Françoise Hardy sings in the movie Les Invasion Barbares? I thank you very much.
Alex

Hello Alex, and welcome to the site. The Françoise song featured in the film "Les Invasions Barbares" is "L'amitié".

Gerard (from ) visited on Saturday, May 22, 2004 and said: -

Bonjour
Je suis a la recherche depuis plusieurs annees des chansons suivantes de Françoise Hardy
-a cloche-pieds sur la grande muraille de chine (en francais)
-les glaces
-comme des yeux d'enfant
merci d'avance si tu peux me refiler des tuyaux

(I have been searching for several years for the following songs by Françoise Hardy

"a cloche-pieds sur la grande muraille de chine" (in French)
"les glaces"
"comme des yeux d'enfant"

thank you in advance if you can help me.)

Can anyone help Gerard?

Matthias Reicherter (from Aachen, Germany) visited on Friday, May 21, 2004 and said: -

I heard the CD Vol.1 from Françoise Hardy and I care that this music is the most beautiful on the world.

Hello Matthias. There are a few a Françoise's albums with the title "Vol. 1", but whichever one you have, I agree that the music is probably the most beautiful in the world. I hope this CD has inspired you to find some more of Françoise's CDs. There are so many, you can't go wrong.

Yukie (from Japan) visited on Monday, May 10, 2004 and said: -

Hello, everyone! I'm glad I can find such a great site about Françoise!
I love her music (esp. after 70s) very much!
I'm 27 years old Japanese girl, so it was really hard to collect her CDs...! Her music and lyrics are very beautiful!
A few days ago, my friend gave me a videotape of French TV show 'Trafic Com.', it was show about David Bowie (I'm a huge fan of him), Françoise appeared for it! (Damon Albarn was a guest star, too. I could see David, Damon and our Françoise in same time!) She was cheerful on that show.
Well, thank you for this great site!
Ciao!

Hello Yukie, thank you for your message and your comments on the site. Françoise has always been popular in Japan and has had many records released there. Some of them are much sought after now by collectors all over the world. Françoise has appeared on many TV shows and I have seen a few of them. It's a little disappointing that there aren't any official videos of Françoise's TV performances available. Maybe one day...

Esa-Jane Rapaport (from West Vancouver, Canada) visited on Sunday, May 9, 2004 and said: -

I was just listening to the Françoise Hardy record I bought so long ago... Tous les garcons et les filles... first heard the song on a music/movie machine in the ferry building below the Chateau Frontenac boardwalk in Quebec City... (April 1965)
Where is Françoise today? and is she still involved in music? or composing?
Just curious after all these years. Tous les... stands out as a major song of my teenage years and the beginning of my interest in European culture.

Hi Esa-Jane. I think "Tous les garçons et les filles" probably stays in the mind of many people who heard the song back in the 1960s. Yes, Françoise still lives in Paris and is still involved in music and composing. The albums are released less frequently now - the most recent new release (Clair-Obscur) was in 2000 - but Françoise is currently working on another album, hopefully due to be released later this year.

Uwe (from Germany) visited on Friday, May 7, 2004 and said: -

Hi,
I was a FH admirer in the late sixties and rediscovered her impressing voice a year ago. I collected all 26 EPs since then and almost all CDs. I was glad to get 4 autographs (on 4 records) from FHs German Tour in 1966. Does anybody know the Tour-Dates and locations? FH must have been in the Frankfort/Heidelberg region.
Thank you in advance!
Uwe

Hello Uwe. I have very few details about Françoise's tours. It is something that would be very interesting to have, but this sort of information is now so difficult to find. You are very lucky to have seen her perform live. Keep the memories.

Ginger (from New York City, USA) visited on Friday, April 30, 2004 and said: -

Hello.
I was surfing the web for something totally different and came upon this page. I am intrigued. Who is Françoise? I'm sorry, I do not know her music but she sounds quite wonderful from all of your posts. I work at a radio station and we are always looking for fabulous music to play at different times.
Is it possible to buy her records in the States? I am assuming she is a singer that perhaps will resonate with some of our older listeners - in any case, we always have room for good songs.
Thanks!

Hello Ginger. Thank you for your message and your interest in Françoise Hardy. Yes, it is possible to buy Françoise's records in the States. All the major on-line music sites stock them (Amazon, CD Universe, CD Connection etc.), and I imagine any good record shop should have a selection. The majority of the songs are in French, of course, but there have been some in English.
Probably, as you say, she may be more popular with those whose memories go back a way - I have been a fan since the 1960s - but she has a surprising number of young fans too. Go for it! I'm sure you will find something your listeners will enjoy.

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Friday, April 30, 2004 and said: -

Quelqu'un a-t-il entendu le duo de Françoise avec Jane Birkin sur la chanson "Surannée" et qu'en a-t-il pensé? Je ne le connais pas encore! Hélas!!!
Un nouveau CD de Françoise est-il en préparation? Dans quel délai?
Françoise nous vraiment languir.............

Hello Gendal. It has taken me so long to reply that you must surely have heard this song by now. I hope you find it as pleasant as I do. It's good to hear Françoise singing something new while we wait for a new album. Yes, the new album is already in preparation, but when it will be released, who can tell? Hopefully, before the end of the year, but we must be patient.

Gregor (from Scotland) visited on Saturday, April 24, 2004 and said: -

Hi there,
My uncle gave me a Françoise Hardy album. Françoise Hardy "Sings of love" (Hallmark HMA 219) with some nice Hammond on some tracks and I was blown away by the tracks "L'amour ne dure pas toujours" and "Le sais-tu". I am a Brel fan and also Brassens and Gainsbourg et al. I had never heard of Françoise but now I have and I'm a convert.
Greg

Hello Greg, and welcome to the world of Françoise Hardy. "Le sais-tu?" was always one of my favourites when I first heard it, but there is also so much more to discover now.

Romain (from Marseille, France) visited on Sunday, April 18, 2004 and said: -

Salut à tous,
Je tenais tout d'abord à remercier ceux qui m'ont aidé dans mon "démarrage" discographique sur Françoise Hardy (Maurice surtout qui m'a vraiment enormement aidé et je l'en remercie tout particulièrement).
Je suis en fait aujourd'hui à la recherche des dernières chansons étrangères de Françoise qui me manquent: -

- The Bells of Avignon
- Now You Want to be Loved
- Non Svegliarmi Mai
- Io Conosco la Vita
- Se e Ma
- Il Granchio
- Il Mare le stelle il vento
- Lungo il mare
- Sole ti amo
- Sol
- Bown Bown Bown (en portugais)
- L'Ora Blu (je l'ai mais le son n'est pas génial)

Je pense sinon avoir toutes les autres chansons en langue étrangères qu'elle a sorti (à moins que j'en oublie ce qui est après tout possible car je suis encore quelque peu néophyte) donc pour ceux qui sont à la recherche de certaines des chansons que je possède n'hésitez surtout pas à me contacter je serai ravi de vous aider.
Voilà
Ciao, Romain.

(Hello all. I would first of all like to thank those who have helped in my discographic start on Françoise Hardy (Maurice especially who has really enormously helped and I thank him particularly). I am in fact today searching for the last foreign songs of Françoise that I am missing: -

- The Bells of Avignon
- Now You Want to be Loved
- Non Svegliarmi Mai
- Io Conosco la Vita
- Se e Ma
- Il Granchio
- Il Mare le stelle il vento
- Lungo il mare
- Sole ti amo
- Sol
- Bown Bown Bown (en portugais)
- L'Ora Blu (I have it but the sound is not brilliant)

I think, otherwise, that I have all the foreign language songs (unless I have forgotten any which is quite possible because I am somewhat of a novice) so for those others who are searching some of the songs that I have do not hesitate to contact to me I will be delighted to help you.)

Hello Romain. Yes, as you surely know, these are some of the most sought after of Françoise's songs, none of them having been released on CD. Good luck in your search.

Uwe (from Germany) visited on Sunday, April 11, 2004 and said: -

Hi!
First of all I must congratulate you to your great site!!
My question: Where can I find clips of Françoise performing on TV in the 60s?
I was lucky to have a clip downloaded of her singing "Ce petit coeur" on a TV Show 1965, which I enjoy over and over again, but I want more!
Is there a DVD available, comparable to the essential "De Serge Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre 1958-1991"?
Best regards
Uwe

Hello Uwe, and thank you for your message and comments. Unfortunately, Françoise herself has released no DVDs or Videos of her songs. She appeared on a couple of DVDs released in Japan in 2002, featuring TV shows (from 1974 and 1976) of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. I have a few videos which were copied for me by a friend and fan in Belgium. I will send you his e-mail address.

Stephanie Winter (from USA) visited on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 and said: -

Hello Françoise,
I don't really know what to say, I just admire you a lot. I come to this page quite often to check out new things. I love so much of the music you've done, but my favourite songs are from the sixties, especially later in the sixties. It's hard to pick a favourite album, but maybe "Comment te dire adieu?". The songs you write yourself are my favourites. I think your last album is among your best actually, I think it's really beautiful.
All my friends know who you are and are fans. I am a singer/songwriter myself, and whenever people ask me who I listen to, I give them your name; as well as Blondie, Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. I listen to other stuff of course, but you and the other people are my biggest influences.
I hope I'm not flattering you TOO much.
Some of my favourite songs of yours are "Et meme", "A quoi ce sert?", "Pardon", "La mer, the air, the earth" (blanked on the French title), "You just have to say the word", "Another time", and "All over the world", in French and English; and there's just so many more.
Anyhow, I feel really silly; I don't write fan mail usually. I just wanted to say hello and thanks for being here (on earth) and doing music. You've had a big impact on me. See, when I was younger, I always wanted to be like Deborah Harry; especially when doing music, and was really disappointed in myself when I wasn't able to pull that style off. But then I discovered you and your music, and that gave me a different perspective and enabled me to discover that I really was able to do music in a way that was much more suited to my voice, and style.
I was in a band with my ex-husband called The legendary Jim Ruiz group; we released a couple of CD's. That was focused on my husband. Then I released a CD more focused on my singing and songwriting, as well as my friend John, who I co-wrote songs with, and who is a fabulous guitar player. That project was called The Shebrews; we just did the one CD, and never actually played live shows or anything. I'm currently in a band called The Autumn Leaves, which I do a lot of singing in and play guitar, but this is focused on my friend David. I've been recording songs of my own and I'm trying to get a project together called Stephanie Says. I really like playing live shows, so I really want a band.
Anyhow, well now I will go. I hope your life is good, and I look forward to hearing new music from you.
Best wishes, Stephanie

Hello Stephanie, and thank you for writing. There is no direct access to Françoise through this web site, but it is possible that she may read your message. I'm sure she would be interested in what you say. I wish you good luck in your music projects.

Denise (from the Netherlands) visited on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 and said: -

Hello there,
Does anybody know any way to contact the official website? Or Françoise's record company? Because the e-mail address on the official site does not work!
We are trying to get her to an event in the UK this year, but it seems half impossible to reach her. Does she have a manager?
If somebody knows anything, please do tell! Mail me then.
Thanks in advance,
Denise
Webmaster www.nickdrake.co.uk
Manager Ancient Enchantments (Artist Promotions)

Hello Denise. Thank you for your message. The official web site seems to have been a little neglected since it was first created so I am not surprised that the e-mail address there does not work. No, I don't believe Françoise has a manager. All I can suggest, as I have done for others, is for you to try and contact Françoise through her record company. There are a couple of addresses further down this page.
What exactly is this UK event that you would like Françoise to attend, and what would you expect her to do if she did come?

Heila de Beer (from Pretoria, South Africa) visited on Monday, March 22, 2004 and said: -

Marinus, my husband and I were overwhelmed with all the songs that Françoise Hardy has sung and with the fact that we can get the French lyrics - and all about this wonderful singer and lady!

Hello Heila and Marinus and welcome to the site. Yes, Françoise has sung many songs since her first release in 1962 - now almost 42 years ago! It's nice to know that you like the French lyrics. That is exactly the reason they are there - to help people to appreciate Françoise's songs

Agnès Tachin (from France) visited on Friday, March 19, 2004 and said: -

Je suis historienne et je fais actuellement une thèse de doctorat sur l'image de l'Angleterre en France dans les années soixante. J'aimerais recueillir le témoignage de Françoise Hardy qui fut à cette époque une observatrice privilégiée de la culture pop anglaise. Comment pourrais-je la contacter?
Merci par avance.
Agnès Tachin

(I am a historian and I am currently writing a doctorate thesis on the image of England in France in the Sixties. I would like to collect the testimony of Françoise Hardy who was at that time a privileged observer of English pop culture. How could I contact her? Thank you in advance.)

Hello Agnès.
Good luck with your thesis. The best way to contact Françoise is through her record company. For the last few years, Françoise's records have been released on the Virgin label; the latest compilation is on Capitol but both are part of EMI Music. Addresses and telephone numbers are easily found by a search, but both are included for you below. I hope you are successful.

Virgin
11, Place des Vosges
75004
PARIS
France

Telephone : 01 44 54 64 74

Capitol
43, rue Camille Desmoulins
92130
ISSY LES MOULINEAUX
France

Telephone : 01 46 29 20 20

Robin (from England) visited on Saturday, March 6, 2004 and said: -

Five feet away my wife of 30 years is asleep. For myself, listening to All Over The World again reminds me I'm still in love with the voice of Françoise.
Thank you for a great site.
Robin

Hello Robin, and welcome to the site. Yes, these old songs certainly bring back memories, don't they? Keep on listening.

Susan Salmon (from Windsor, Berkshire) visited on Friday, March 5, 2004 and said: -

Hello there,
My husband has been in love with Françoise since being a young man and I must admit her voice and face must have made many young men fall in love with her in the 60's. I also love her voice and am just as much a fan now as my husband is. Do you know if Françoise still performs and if so do you know where, when etc ?

Hello Susan. Unfortunately for us all, there is a very easy answer to this question. Françoise stopped giving live concerts at the end of the 1960s due to stage fright. There have been some live appearances since, but never performing solo. We all now have to make do with the recorded songs which, thankfully, are still being produced - there's at least one more album in the pipeline.

Valerie Brooks (from Leaburg, OR, USA) visited on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 and said: -

Hello Warren,
I wrote to you a number of years ago and have kept up with the site. You're simply amazing! Thank you so much for being the central info site for FH.
In an update, I have just had a memoir piece, "Liberte," accepted for publication in a major publisher's anthology, "France: a Love Story; women write about the French experience." Françoise appears as my muse in a bittersweet story about finding my freedom in Paris. My piece uses a line of lyrics from "Voila" and I wondered if you knew how to contact her? I have tried her web site, but it no longer comes up. Any suggestions on how to gain the rights to use this line of lyrics. Have you had to have permission to use the lyrics on this site?
Thanks so much for helping me with this.
Also, "Barbarian Invasions" uses film clips of Françoise while the dying man in the movie remembers all those he had fantasies about. Naturellement!
All best to you,
Valerie.

Hello Valerie. Simply amazing? I don't think so, but I'm glad you like what I do. It's a labour of love. I have just re-read your message from 1999 and remember your story. I too have had trouble getting to the official site recently, but it seems to be OK again now. Give it another try.
I have a copy of the sheet music for "Voilà" and the publishers were "Editions musicales Alpha". I had thought that they no longer existed, but in searching the web, I found a site where Alpha had asked for some lyrics to be removed as recently as 2003, but I was unable to find any information about the company themselves on the web, even trying a few International Directory Enquiry sites. Possibly fans from France could help with this, please?
Another alternative would be to try and contact Françoise through her record company, Virgin France. Virgin have re-released many of Françoise's songs from the 1960s, including "Voilà", so they should know how to contact Alpha, or may even hold the publishing rights themselves.
I've never had official permission to use anything which appears my site and sometimes I am surprised that it continues to be unchallenged.
Your piece sounds interesting and I wish you luck in your efforts to get it published.

Clement Dulac (from Paris, France) visited on Saturday, February 28, 2004 and said: -

Si au gré des pages du net Françoise venait lire ses petits messages d'amour... je viens d'avoir une idée lumineuse (j'assume!) pour le nouvel album. En effet j'ai découvert il y a quelque temps une chanson vraiment magnifique et qui lui irait comme un gant (de velours) : "Nothing to lose" du film "The party" de Blake Edwards et chantée à l'époque par la gracieuse Claudine Longet. Je sais que Françoise aime les très belles mélodies et cette chanson est une petit chef d'oeuvre d'harmonie, je trouve. Voilà je pense qu'un forum sert aussi à ça. Je redonne mon mail à Maurice pour échanger quelques messages (intégrale, raretés, dvd, scopitones... pour les purs et durs).
Salut à tous et surtout à Warren.

(If in surfing the web, Françoise came to read her small messages of love... I have just had a brilliant idea (I admit!) for the new album. In fact, I discovered some time ago a really splendid song and which would fit her like a (velvet) glove : "Nothing to lose" from the film "The party" by Blake Edwards and sung at the time by the graceful Claudine Longet. I know that Françoise likes very beautiful melodies and I think this song is a small masterpiece of harmony. So, I think that a forum is also useful for this. I give my e-mail to Maurice again to exchange some messages ("complete works", rarities, DVD, Scopitones... for the purists).
Hello to all and especially to Warren.)

Hello again Clement. I know Françoise is aware of these pages, but I don't know if she ever visits. If not, maybe someone will pass on the suggestion to her. I haven't heard this song by Claudine Longet, but I have heard some of her work, so I can imagine the style. Good luck in your collaboration with Maurice - I'm sure you will keep us all informed of the results.

Clement Dulac (from France) visited on Thursday, February 26, 2004 and said: -

Merci Maurice, mon mail est . Un copain vient de me prévenir qu'un petit encart de l'express de cette semaine confirmait le travail en cours de Françoise avec Benjamin Biolay (très belle rencontre:)) soyons patient et la bise au webmestre.

(Thank you Maurice, my e-mail is . A buddy has just told me that a small advert in "L'Express" this week confirmed work in progress of Françoise with Benjamin Biolay (a very beautiful meeting:)) let us be patient and a kiss on the cheek for the Webmaster.)

Hello Clement, thank you for confirming this information, and yes, we must be patient.

Nandi (from South Africa) visited on Thursday, February 26, 2004 and said: -

My soul understands!

Yes, Nandi, so does mine!

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Sunday, February 22, 2004 and said: -

Françoise est rentrée en studio pour notre plus grand bonheur avec un duo avec Jane Birkin en interprétant la magnifique chanson de Keren Ann "Surannée".
Sortie du CD de Jane le 31 mars!

(Françoise returned to the studio for our greatest happiness - a duet with Jane Birkin singing Keren Ann's splendid song "Surannée". The release date for Jane's CD is March 31!)

Hello Gendal. Thank you for this interesting information. I had heard that Françoise had been in the studio recording a song by Benjamin Biolay for her new album. I see that "Surannée" was co-written by Benjamin Biolay and Keren Ann, so maybe this song will also appear on Françoise's new album. I look forward to hearing it.

Maurice (from Stains, France) visited on Thursday, February 19, 2004 and said: -

J'aimerais prendre contact avec Clément Dulac qui a proposé en 2000 une pétition pour Virgin afin de les inciter a produire un DVD et editer encore quelques titres introuvables en cd. Merci, Maurice.

(I would like to contact Clément Dulac who proposed in 2000 a petition for Virgin in order to urge them to produce a DVD and release again some unobtainable tracks on CD. Thank you, Maurice.)

Hello Maurice. I have sent Clément's address to you in an e-mail. I wish you luck, but the chances are that he is no longer using this address.

Tasos Sioukas (from Los Angeles, California, USA) visited on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 and said: -

So many years after leaving Greece and the old continent I was so touched to see one the best films I have recently watched, "Invasions Barbares". And there at the end of the movie, Françoise Hardy's voice so beautiful, so nostalgic, so touching... There could not have been a better choice for the end of the wonderful two hour journey. Unfortunately, the subtitles went quite fast and I could not catch the title. I would appreciate finding out...
Merci Françoise

Hello Tasos. I have not seen this film, but I heard from a fan when the film was released last year that the Françoise song you heard was "L'amitié". The song was originally released on an LP in 1965, but there is now a CD version. There have also been many compilations including "L'amitié", so you should have no trouble finding a copy.

Michael G. Batcho (from McAdoo, PA, USA) visited on Friday, February 6, 2004 and said: -

Warren,
Again I have to thank you for presenting us with the beautiful music of Françoise Hardy, album by album on the "Music Page". While all of Françoise's musical tracks capture, this 1967 album, "Ma jeunesse fout le camp" leaves me breathless! It is certainly among Françoise's "classic". (I have the song, "Des Ronds Dans L'eau" on an album by Lana Cantrell under the title, "So You Want To Be Loved" and Lana does a powerful delivery of this song in English.) Françoise just draws you into her song and holds you till the end... leaving you sorry that the melody has come to an end... as do some loves.
This is one Françoise album that is a "must have". As they say, "seek and you shall find".
Thank you, Warren, for keeping our eyes (and ears) open for all things "Françoise"!
Michael G. Batcho - always a Françoise fan! :)

Hello again Michael. Thank you for your message. I'm glad you appreciate the Music Page.
The idea of course is to introduce existing fans and new visitors to the music of Françoise Hardy, and to encourage them to buy the CDs for themselves. How effective this is, I don't know for sure. I do know one thing though - "Ma jeunesse fout le camp" has been by far the most popular album to have been featured on this page. I can understand why because this has also now become my favourite of all Françoise's albums.
I'm interested to hear about the cover version by Lana Cantrell. Françoise herself recorded an English version of "Des ronds dans l'eau" this song as "Now you want to be loved". Is Lana Cantrell's version different to this?

Rolf (from Schweiz) visited on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 and said: -

Liebe Françoise,
Sie waren meine erste grosse Liebe. 1968! Ich war damals 18 Jahre alt, und bin Ihnen heute noch verbunden.

(Dear Françoise, you were my first big love. 1968! I was 18 years old at the time, and am today still connected with you.)

So, Rolf, "Souvenirs der ersten grossen Liebe", as Françoise sang! From another long time fan of Françoise - welcome to the site.

Arthur-Edmond (from Etats-Unis (USA)) visited on Monday, January 19, 2004 and said: -

Françoise, L'Anniversaire heureux. Ma belle.
You are someone very special. There is no one else in this entire world exactly like you, And there are so many beautiful things about you... You are a one of a kind treasure, uniquely here in space and time.
You are here to shine in your own wonderful way, sharing your smile in the way only you can. Remembering all the time that a little light somewhere makes a brighter light everywhere. By your being here (you can and you do) make a wonderful contribution to this world.
You have qualities within you that many people would love to have, and those who truly know you are so happy that they do. You have a big heart and a good and sensitive soul. You are truly gifted with the thoughts and way of seeing things that only the truly special people know how to. You know that life isn't always played by the rules set down by little men, but that in the long look, everything will work itself out.
You understand that you and your actions are capable of turning anything in this world around - and that joys once lost can indeed be once again re-found. There is a resolve and inner reserve of strength in you that few ever get to see.
You have so many treasures within you that even you are only beginning to discover.
NEVER forget what a treasure you are!
That special person in the mirror may not always get the praise and complements you so sweetly deserve, but you are so worthy of such and abundance of... Friendship, Joy, but especially - Our Love and Admiration

Thank you for your message, Arthur. I'm sure Françoise would be pleased to read your words.

Mike Lloyd (from Wigan, Lancs, UK) visited on Saturday, January 17, 2004 and said: -

Just a line to let you know that today, in celebration of Françoise's 60th birthday, John Platt of BBC Midlands' "Network Gold" programme played "Find Me A Boy", the English version of "Tous les Garcons" at my prompting. Since finding your site over a year ago, I've managed to collect a lot more material on Françoise, fill many gaps in my record collection and generally appreciate her even more. I got her a mention on BBC Radio 2's "Sounds of the Sixties" last year, too. She won't be forgotten as long as I am around! Keep up the good work on this most useful of websites.

Hello again Mike, and thank you for your message. Well done for your efforts in getting Françoise played in the UK - it doesn't happen often enough. I missed "Sounds of the Sixties" this morning, but I do remember Brian Matthew playing a Françoise record one year - perhaps it was yours.

Gendal (from Normandie, France) visited on Saturday, January 17, 2004 and said: -

17 janvier 2004... c'est l'anniversaire de Françoise alors souhaitons-lui une heureuse journée!
Je suis fan de la toute 1ère heure... j'avais 12 ans quand je l'ai vue pour la 1ère fois sur le petit écran en noir et blanc déambulant entre des réverbères et susurrant sa fameuse chanson vendue après à plus de 3 millions d'exemplaires dans toute l'Europe!
Depuis j'ai toujours suivi sa carrière possédant pratiquement tous ses CD regrettant seulement qu'elle ait quitté si vite la scène (carrière-éclair)!
Ma prédilection va aux titres dont elle est à la fois auteur-compositeur: "Le sais-tu?", "Saurais-je?", "L'amour ne dure pas toujours", "Viens-là", "Doigts", "À quoi ça sert", "Le soir", "L'éclairage", "La nuit est sur la ville", "Dans le monde entier", "Pars", "Peut-être que je t'aime?", "À suivre..."
Amitiés.

(January 17, 2004.... it's Françoise's birthday so let's wish her a happy day! I have been a fan since the very 1st hour... I was 12 years old when I saw her for the 1st time on the small screen in black and white, wandering between the street lamps and whispering her famous song which later sold more than 3 million copies all over Europe! Since then I have always followed her career having practically all her CDs regretting only that she left so quickly the stage (career-flash)! My preference is for the titles of which she is both composer and songwriter: "Le sais-tu?", "Saurais-je?", "L'amour ne dure pas toujours", "Viens-là", "Doigts", "À quoi ça sert", "Le soir", "L'éclairage", "La nuit est sur la ville", "Dans le monde entier", "Pars", "Peut-être que je t'aime?", "À suivre...")

Hello Gendal, thank you for reminding us. Yes, Happy Birthday Françoise. Sixty years old today! Almost unbelievable. We should all be celebrating, and I hope Françoise is too. Your list includes some of my personal favourites, but whatever she sings is OK by me.

Ida Fahl (from Sweden) visited on Thursday, January 15, 2004 and said: -

I must say, I've found many interesting facts about my new idol: Françoise H. I was most pleased to be able to get hold on to all lyrics, because as not knowing French that well, it's pretty hard to hear what she's singing. Besides, French doesn't always agree with the musical accents and so it's easy to misunderstand. Reading makes it less complicated, and I even think of putting up a concert singing a bunch of songs now that I know them at a higher level. Thank you very much for this informative site! I will be back soon to check out new details.
Ida

Hello Ida, and thank you for your visit. I'm glad you found the site interesting and intend to come back. Unfortunately, there is not very much news to report of Françoise at the moment, so not many updates apart from the occasional new photo, postcard or magazine. Hopefully, some time later this year, there will be news of a new album. In the meantime, there are all these interesting messages like yours from fans "all over the world".

Candi Giralt (from Barcelona, Spain) visited on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 and said: -

J'ai grandi en écoutant votre musique et maintenant avec mes justes 55 années accomplies je viens de vous redécouvrir. Vous m'arrivez si directement au coeur que je n'ai pas pu éviter de vous envoyer ces mots. J'aimerais recevoir une réponse de vous. Je suis une femme anesthésiste qui vis à Barcelone et qui a passé ses vacances, comme enfant, en France.
Vous me feriez bien heureuse si je sais quelque chose de vous.
À bientôt.je vous desire le meilleur.
Candi

(I grew up listening to your music and now reaching 55 years, I have just rediscovered you. You come so directly to my heart that I could not avoid sending these words to you. I would like to receive an answer from you. I am a woman anaesthetist who lives in Barcelona and who spent her holidays, as a child, in France. You would make me very happy if I know something of you. Bye for now. I wish you the best.)

Hello Candi. Thank you for visiting my site. By sending a message here, you are only writing to me, a humble fan, like you. If you need a reply from Françoise herself, I suggest you try to contact her through the official website: - www.francoise-hardy.com.

Jack George (from NY originally, then San Francisco, now near San Diego, USA) visited on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 and said: -

I was first enchanted by her voice in 1968 on hearing, then buying the album "Loving", which I still own and play, though I have never seen it anywhere ever again. I have a couple of her albums, though until the internet they were very hard to find. And even though I don't speak or understand French, I cannot stop listening to her. I am pleased to be able just to make contact with people who appreciate Françoise, because no one I now know has ever heard of her. I've been singing since I was 5, and have been affected by few artists as I have by Ms. Hardy. But I don't have to tell you that.
If there is another copy of "Loving" out there somewhere, maybe you can help me find it. Until next time, I'll just say thank you for the opportunity to send this. I would imagine that her following in the US is sparse, but in me she will have a life-long admirer.
Sincerely, JG

Hello Jack, thank you for your message. You are in the same position as many of us in thinking your are alone as a Françoise fan o