BIOGRAPHY
Françoise Hardy is a French singer born on January 17, 1944, in Paris. Discovered in 1962 by record producer and songwriter Jacques Wolfsohn, she recorded her first song, "Oh oh Chéri". Hardy quickly gained success in France and Europe, becoming one of the most popular French singers of the 1960s. Her songs, often melancholic and introspective, tackle themes of love and loneliness, accompanied by minimalist arrangements. Hardy is also recognized for her personal style and collaborations with artists such as Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Brel and Michel Berger. She has continued her career by recording and performing in concerts over the decades, being praised by critics for her influence on French music.