Legendary French Singers - Timeless Voices

Explanation: Johnny Hallyday, nicknamed "Le Boss" or "The Idol of the Young", marked French music for over 50 years with hits like "L'Envie".

Explanation: Édith Piaf, "La Môme", popularized "La Vie en rose" in 1946, which became one of the most famous French songs in the world.

Explanation: Jacques Brel, Belgian singer-songwriter, wrote "Ne me quitte pas" in 1959, which became a classic covered worldwide.

Explanation: Charles Aznavour, son of Armenian immigrants, achieved worldwide success with "La Bohème" (1965) and a career spanning over 70 years.

Explanation: Serge Gainsbourg created this provocative song in 1969 with Jane Birkin, banned in several countries but becoming a worldwide hit.

Explanation: Françoise Hardy launched her career with this title in 1962, becoming an icon of French music and yéyé fashion.

Explanation: Georges Brassens, libertarian poet with a guitar, wrote "Les Copains d'abord" in 1964 for the film of the same name by Yves Robert.

Explanation: France Gall, then 17 years old, won Eurovision with this song written by Serge Gainsbourg, launching her international career.

Explanation: Claude François, French disco star, marked the 70s with his choreographies and hits including "Alexandrie Alexandra" (1977).

Explanation: Joe Dassin, born in the USA to French parents, popularized "Les Champs-Élysées" in 1969, which became an anthem to Paris.