Jacques Dutronc: La Fille Du Père Noël

Tonight I had my haircut by a Frenchman who, in 1970s Paris, partied with my all-time favorite French icon, Jacques Dutronc. Joyeux Noël to me!

Dutronc et Hardy

I honor of my birthday, I will be listening to my two favorite French artists ALL DAY LONG.



I suggest you do the same. This is a good place to start.

Françoise Hardy: Comment Te Dire Adieu?

Another lovely more melancholy version sung with Jane Birkin can be seen here:
Françoise Hardy & Jane Birkin: Comment Lui Dire Adieu (1976)

France Gall: Laisse Tomber les Filles

Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot: Bonnie And Clyde

One of my favorites from the Master -- that jungle yelp loop running through out the song is so haunting:

Jacques Dutronc: L'opportuniste

I cannot think of a better birthday anthem — I love this man and this song.