Françoise Hardy: Next Steps

So you know “Tous les garçons et les filles” and “Comment te dire adieu.” But what about the lilting “Première rencontre,” the jangly “Un petit sourire un petit mot” or the enthralling “Mer”? Françoise Hardy’s songwriting prowess extends well beyond her most popular cuts, proving the sophistication and durability of her compositions as well as her impressive, intergenerational longevity.