Hardy signed her first contract with the record label Vogue in November 1961. In April 1962, shortly after finishing school, her first album, "Oh oh Chéri", appeared, with the title song written by Johnny Hallyday's writing duo. The flip side of the record, "Tous les garçons et les filles" became a huge success, which sold 2 million copies. She had long hair and usually wore jeans with a leather jacket, while accompanying her songs on the guitar.
She sang in English, Spanish, and German occasionally. In 1963, she represented Monaco in the Grand Prix d'Eurovision de la Chanson with "L'amour s'en va" and emerged in fifth place. In 1968, she received the Grand Prix du Disque Académie Charles Cros.
In 1981, she married her long-time companion Jacques Dutronc, with whom she had already had a son (Thomas Dutronc) in 1973. In May 2000, she had a comeback with the album "Clair Obscur". Her son played the guitar, and her husband sang the duet "Puisque vous partez en voyage". Iggy Pop and Etienne Daho participated, as well. She currently lives near Paris.
In 2006 she released a new duets album entitled "Parenthèses" which included a song with her son Thomas.
In 2021, Hardy announced that her health had worsened and that she would not be able to sing again owing to the effects of cancer therapy.
I'll Be Seeing You
Françoise Hardy Lyrics
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That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small cafe, the park across the way
The children's carousel,
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll find you in the morning' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
Françoise Hardy's "I'll Be Seeing You" is a song about the power of memories and how they can live on even when a person is physically absent. The singer speaks to someone who is no longer in their life, but they know they will continue to see them in their mind's eye. The lyrics describe specific places where the singer will conjure up the image of the person they miss, such as a small café, a park, a children's carousel, and more. They also remark on the fact that they will see the person in everything that's light and gay, meaning they will see them in moments of happiness and joy that evoke memories of their time together.
The lyrics also describe the way in which the singer will see the person they miss - in the morning sun, when the night is new, and even when looking at the moon. These are all reminders of how the memories of the person they miss will persist regardless of the passage of time or changes in their physical surroundings.
Overall, "I'll Be Seeing You" is a poignant and heartfelt ode to the power of memories and how they can be a comfort even when a loved one is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
I will picture you in my mind in all the places that I am used to frequenting.
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
These are the places my heart still embraces, every single day.
In that small cafe, the park across the way
I will see you in that small cafe, across from the park.
The children's carousel,
Also at the children's carousel.
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
At the chestnut trees and by the wishing well, too.
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In every beautiful summer day, my thoughts of you will persist.
In everything that's light and gay
In every happy, joyful and uplifting moment, I'll remember you fondly.
I'll always think of you that way
No matter what, I will always think of you in that same way.
I'll find you in the morning' sun
Even in the bright morning sun, I hope to feel closer to you.
And when the night is new
And when the night starts anew.
I'll be looking at the moon
I'll watch up and gaze at the moon.
But I'll be seeing you
But despite all that, your thought will come back to me always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
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@tsarevich000
I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through.
In that small cafe;
The park across the way;
The children's carosel;
The chestnut trees;
The wishin' well.
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day;
In every thing that's light and gay.
I'll always think of you that way.
I'll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new.
I'll be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day;
In every thing that's light and gay.
I'll always think of you that way.
I'll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new.
I'll be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
@nauort23
the roughness of Iggy Pop's voice is an excellent complement to the beauty and sweetness of Francoise Hardy's voice, n'est-ce pas?
@lanuit9037
évidemment <3!
@punkjazzfused
This song is for my son Matt who died Feb 2 2005 as a direct result of Fraternity Hazing. I hope to see him soon as well.
@walterceuppens6988
I am so sorry for you. This song has been comforting for me, I do hope it might be somewhat comforting for you. I will be thinking of you.
Hugs.
@bradgreen6488
Blessings to you. I am so sorry.
@j2vq
this is my song too for my nephew who died march 20, 2008. he was 12 years old. i know someday we will be together in eternity. i miss you joshua.
@birdiehall7817
I AM SO HAPPY THIS EXISTS HOLY SHIT
@MrDberrill
O my god, Soosanah and j2vq no one should have to bury a child in their own life time. I have once with a 12 year old niece and I cant think of anything more sad. My heart goes out to both of you. god bless.
@royeh
Back in the early 70s, I'd sometimes stop at the Denny's restaurant on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood after a long night at the recording studio. Often, there would be Iggy with his retinue of friends & hangers on. Once he worked at our studio with David Bowie producing. I was the guy they had help them set up & take care of any problems. A problem they had turned into a special effect on the recording. Interesting times they were. peace royeh
@harryn123456
Love it when Iggy speaks: "The wishing well ..."