Françoise Hardy, legendary French singer, died on June 11, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Since his death, his songs have enjoyed meteoric popularity internationally, reaching the top of the listening trends on Spotify. Her son, Thomas Dutronc, is deeply touched by this worldwide tribute, discovering with emotion the extent of his mother’s notoriety, even in non-French-speaking countries.
Francoise Hardy, icon of French song, recently left this world, leaving behind an invaluable musical legacy. From the announcement of his death on June 11, 2024his songs are becoming popularunprecedented, both in France and internationally. Thomas Dutronc, her son, is overwhelmed by this outpouring of affection and recognition for his mother, especially in non-French-speaking countries. His musicimbued with sweetness and melancholy, continues to reach millions of people around the world.
The interpreter of “All the boys and girls” became an emblematic figure well beyond the French borders. Pieces like “The time of love” And “How to say goodbye to you” know a spectacular increase in listening on Spotifyeven reaching the top 3 trends in several European countries. In Germany, the United States, and Spainstreams exploded, testament to the lasting impact of his music.
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Françoise Hardy, an eternal icon
The aura of Françoise Hardy was not limited to her career in France. In 2023, she was the only French artist to appear in the ranking of 200 best singers of all time from the American magazine Rolling Stone. This international recognition highlights the influence of his work on several generations.
Damon Albarn from the band Blur stressed the importance of Francoise Hardy in global musical culture, recalling his memorable collaboration on the title “To the end (The comedy)”. Artists like Mick Jagger, Bob DylanAnd David Bowie also praised its elegance and his charisma. In France, his lesser-known songs are experiencing a resurgence, with titles like “I am me” And “Tomorrow is yesterday” recording an increase of more than 2,000% in listening.
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Thomas Dutronc moved by the global tribute
Friday June 14, 2024, Thomas Dutronc expressed his gratitude and emotion faced with the posthumous recognition of his mother. On Instagramhe shared his surprise and his joy to see Françoise Hardy become an artist so loved and listened to worldwide. “So moved to discover that my mother is today so loved and listened to all over the world, including in non-French-speaking countries,” he wrote.
During his performance at Jazz Opale Festivalthe singer’s son returned tribute to his mother by letting his musicians interpret “Friendship”, not having the strength to sing himself. This poignant moment was a testimony of the love and respect he has for his motherwhile sharing his emotion with the public.