En anglais
Françoise Hardy · 1968
29 min · 12 tracks · chanson · bossa nova · ballade
A sultry blend of French pop and bossa nova, wrapped in intimate, melancholic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of nostalgia
- short bursts of melancholic reflection
- sultry sounds for quiet evenings
- easy listening during lazy afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- fans of high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- English-language transition· intimate ballads
- Career context
- By the time 'En anglais' was released in October 1968, Françoise Hardy had established herself as a leading figure in the French pop scene following her breakthrough album 'Tous les garçons et les filles' in 1962. This album marked her first foray into English-language music, showcasing her versatility and aiming to reach a broader international audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jacques Brel· Nina Simone· Barbara
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Astrud Gilberto Album by Astrud Gilberto — Shares the same bossa nova influence with intimate, sultry vocals and melancholic melodies.I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — Explores emotional balladry with a rich vocal delivery and introspective themes.Ne Me Quitte Pas by Jacques Brel — Offers poignant lyrical content and an intimate vocal style that resonates with Hardy's balladic approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loving You 2:05
- 2 Hang on to a Dream 2:10
- 3 Will You Love Me Tomorrow 2:35
- 4 Lonesome Town 2:05
- 5 Who’ll Be the Next in Line 2:10
- 6 Never Learn to Cry 2:40
- 7 There but for Fortune 3:10
- 8 That’ll Be the Day 2:15
- 9 The Way of Love 2:30
- 10 Tiny Goddess 3:00
- 11 Let It Be Me 2:40
- 12 Empty Sunday 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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