The albums that define
yé-yé.
Our picks for where to start with yé-yé — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top yé-yé artists
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The yé-yé essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
France Gall
Mes premières vraies vacances
Breezy pop melodies intertwine with playful lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful exuberance in 1960s France.
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France Gall
Babacar
Bright melodies and lush arrangements infuse this album with a vibrant pop charm, characteristic of France's yé-yé movement.
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Sheila
Tous les deux – Sheila № 4
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Sheila
Sheila
Catchy melodies and playful rhythms embody the vibrant spirit of early 60s French yé-yé pop.
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Claude François
Comme d'habitude / L'Homme au traineau / La plus belle chose du monde
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Claude François
Le Mal-aimé
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