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This unique 64-track, 2CD set investigates the evolution of French Yé-Yé Music from early R&R, via Le Twist, into an entirely indigenous musical style dominated almost entirely by Girl singers, which exploded in France in 1961 and '62, going on to peak popularity during the mid-to-late 60s. The genre was led by the iconic Françoise Hardy (who sings the title track) and Sylvie Vartan, followed closely by Sheila, Cris Carol, Gélou, and Gillian Hills, each of whom are represented on this set via multiple tracks. They're joined by other actresses/singers who enjoyed popularity and success in France, notably well-known names like Brigitte Bardot, Petula Clark, Dalida, Jeanne Moreau and Juliette Gréco, and also including Louise Cordet, Nancy Holloway, Magali Noël, Nicole Paquin, Patricia Carli, Annie Cordy, Marie Laforêt, Jacqueline Danno, Isabelle Aubret, and more. Many of these lesser-known sides are almost impossible to find elsewhere on CD.