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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Tous Les Garcons Et Les Filles | |||
| 2. J'suis D'accord | |||
| 3. Le Temps De L'amour | |||
| 4. Ton Meilleur Ami | |||
| 5. La Fille Avec Toi | |||
| 6. L'amour S'en Va | |||
| 7. Je Pense A Lui | |||
| 8. Qui Aime T'il Vraiment | |||
| 9. Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour | |||
| 10. Va Pas Prendre Un Tambour | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Dans Le Monde Entier | |||
| 2. Dis Lui Non | |||
| 3. Le Temps De Souvenirs | |||
| 4. J'ai Bien Du Chagrin | |||
| 5. Bout De Lune | |||
| 6. L'amitie | |||
| 7. Ce Petit Coeur | |||
| 8. Non Ce N'est Pas Un Reve | |||
| 9. Tout Ce Qu'on Dit | |||
| 10. Il Se Fait Tard | |||
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This double CD collection covers Francoise Hardy's recording period with Vogue Records 1962-1967. Hardy was only 18 years old when she recorded the songs for her first album in 1962; so it was very unusual that she was allowed to record so much of her own material; great thing she was, because she was ( still is ) a very accomplished songwriter. In fact most of her biggest were written or co-written by Hardy herself.
The song selections concentrate on her first 5 albums ( 1962-66 ) and contemporary singles and EP tracks. Her 6th much-acclaimed Vogue album "Ma Jeunesse Fout le Camp" is only represented by "Qui Peut Dire" and "Voila". Most surprisingly that her last Vogue original album ( in Frech language ) "Comment te Dire Adieu" is not represented at all.
Never the less, this is a great compilation featuring the vast majority of her best songs of the period - obviously some great songs had to be left out; simply because lack of space. I can't help mentioning just a few songs that are missing ( seek them out elsewhere!) . The 1964 EP-track "Jaloux" is one of my favourites, which I have not yet been able to find on a CD. The album tracks "Avant de t'n Aller" and "Je Pensais" would have been great additions as well.
These early recordings from Hardy which founded her reputation as the greatest French international pop-star of the 1960's have stood the test of time, and sound remarkably appealing after all these years; where the output by many of her contemporary colleagues like Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Connie Francis or even Marianne Faithful ( her sixties recordings!) often sound pretty dated.
If you are not familiar with the early years of Francoise Hardy's career this collection would be the ideal place to start getting to know her. Outstanding songs like "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour", "Le Maison Ou Ja' Grandi", "Ce Petit Coeur" or "Rendezvous Automne" are more than likely to hit you - actually most of these songs are!
The 16 pages booklet features some nice pictures and a short biography, but only sparse information about the songs themselves; where they were first released etc. Personally I would have loved to have a little more information about the recordings, circumstances around them etc.
Still, until the 4 CD box featuring her complete Vogue recordings is available again, this CD is indispensable!
The song selections concentrate on her first 5 albums ( 1962-66 ) and contemporary singles and EP tracks. Her 6th much-acclaimed Vogue album "Ma Jeunesse Fout le Camp" is only represented by "Qui Peut Dire" and "Voila". Most surprisingly that her last Vogue original album ( in Frech language ) "Comment te Dire Adieu" is not represented at all.
Never the less, this is a great compilation featuring the vast majority of her best songs of the period - obviously some great songs had to be left out; simply because lack of space. I can't help mentioning just a few songs that are missing ( seek them out elsewhere!) . The 1964 EP-track "Jaloux" is one of my favourites, which I have not yet been able to find on a CD. The album tracks "Avant de t'n Aller" and "Je Pensais" would have been great additions as well.
These early recordings from Hardy which founded her reputation as the greatest French international pop-star of the 1960's have stood the test of time, and sound remarkably appealing after all these years; where the output by many of her contemporary colleagues like Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Connie Francis or even Marianne Faithful ( her sixties recordings!) often sound pretty dated.
If you are not familiar with the early years of Francoise Hardy's career this collection would be the ideal place to start getting to know her. Outstanding songs like "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour", "Le Maison Ou Ja' Grandi", "Ce Petit Coeur" or "Rendezvous Automne" are more than likely to hit you - actually most of these songs are!
The 16 pages booklet features some nice pictures and a short biography, but only sparse information about the songs themselves; where they were first released etc. Personally I would have loved to have a little more information about the recordings, circumstances around them etc.
Still, until the 4 CD box featuring her complete Vogue recordings is available again, this CD is indispensable!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had only heard of Francoise Hardy after her duet with Damon Albarn on the track "to the end" on the 1993 parklife album, so I was curious enough to buy this album. I wasnt dissappointed with it either, these are 50 of the most chic and relaxing songs i have heard. There wasnt a single song on this 2 cd compilation that i didnt like. The fact that I cannot speak French wasnt a barrier to my enjoyment of the music and of her amazing voice. Also it is very good to have this on the car,when you are out driving in the summer months, brilliant!!
54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Francoise Hardy signed to Vogue records in 1961 and delivered several albums of stunning material. This collection is the best of those recordings featuring orchestral contributions from Charles Blackwell, Johnny Harris, Jacques Denjean and Jacques Dutronc, and some of the best writing of French chanson, along with French interpretations of non French songs. The songs last only two or three minutes and are so accessible and instant that they come at you one after the other like beautifully presented bullets from a gun. Her voice sits as well with wonderful arrangements of sweeping strings and lush choirs, as it does with only a piano, guitar or harpsichord. This is a collection that is essential to anyone who is either not too familiar with French chanson and wants to be, or everyone who loves Francoise and wants to hear her presented in such a wonderful double album package. The booklet contains a great biography of Francoise written by Bob Stanley
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Francoise - every man's dream! Francoise, I mean.
I can remember when I bought "All Over the World" after seeing Francois Hardy. I thought she was the most delightful person I had seen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. J. Ward
superb
All song writers should write with her controlled passion and elegance.
If you think you might like it, don't hesitate, buy it you won't be sorry.
If you think you might like it, don't hesitate, buy it you won't be sorry.
Published 17 months ago by meddyg saes
Francoise Hardy double CD - The 'Vogue" years
Recently browsing the web, I stumbled on Francoise Hardy's "All Over The World" ('Dans le Monde Entier' in French) from the mid-60's, and it all came back....... Read more
Published 24 months ago by B. Jones
Disappointed compared to other recordings of hers of the same songs
I'm surprised this has got such superb reviews and bought it on the strength of these.
I've previously bought Messages Personnels and Comment Te Dire Adieu which have... Read more
I've previously bought Messages Personnels and Comment Te Dire Adieu which have... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2008 by G. Turnbull
Best value
By making a generic statement like that, "The Man in Grey" is unkind and falls into the class of all talk big month non-achievers. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by tacly
A classy act
I hate to be unkind, but most 60s French singers couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. Francoise Hardy was the exception. This collection of songs from her early years is stunning. Read more
Published on 17 May 2007 by The Man in Grey
Pure Nostalgia
I saw Francoise Hardy in concert some time in the mid 60's, and you can imagine what sort of an impression she made on my teenaged self. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2005 by John Williams
French pop singer of the sixties and seventies
Some say that Francoise recorded her best music after she left Vogue in 1967, but this compilation covering her early music from 1962 to 1967 is of a consistently high quality with... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2004 by Peter Durward Harris
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