Sylvie Vartan became one of France's most iconic voices and faces when the yé-yé explosion swept the country's pop scene in the early '60s. Where Françoise Hardy and France Gall were more wistful and romantic figures, Vartan played the sassy rock 'n' roller, more Dusty Springfield than Petula Clark. A global celebrity at the height of her fame—playing with The Beatles on their French dates—Vartan was one of the survivors of the yé-yé trend, exploring everything from jazz to funk and disco on her later albums. She remained a beloved entertainer in her homeland well into the 21st century.