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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
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

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