She's got me in a chokeeeholddd

https://youtu.be/wnLFntG-jvY

#BlackMusic #BlackMastodon #FrenchMusic #French

It is #FrenchLanguageDay so a #threeForFriday #music #quiz that takes in some of those French hits that have gained international acclaim.
Let us know how you get on

#musicquiz #trivia #musictrivia #questions #musicquestions #popmaster #musicfans #musicgame #musicchallenge #quiztime @janebirkinoff #joeletaxi #frenchmusic

🕊️ In memoriam – Claude François
1 February 1939 — 11 March 1978

🎤 French pop superstar Claude François was one of the most influential entertainers in France during the 1960s–70s. Singer, songwriter and producer, he is best known for Comme d’habitude, later adapted as “My Way”. Born in Ismailia, Egypt, he died in Paris at 39, leaving a lasting mark on French pop music and stage performance.

#InMemoriam #ClaudeFrançois #FrenchMusic #CommeDhabitude #FrenchPop #MusicHistory 🎶

🕊️ In memoriam – Patrick Topaloff
30 December 1944 — 7 March 2010

🎤 French singer, actor, and radio host, Patrick Topaloff left his mark on popular culture with his hit songs and comedic roles. Born in Paris, he passed away in Sèvres at 65. His humor, distinctive voice, and joie de vivre created a lasting legacy in French music and cinema.

#InMemoriam #PatrickTopaloff #FrenchMusic #FrenchCinema #Humor #France #FrenchCulture 🎬🎶

Comme à la radio is the fourth album by experimental French singer Brigitte Fontaine, recorded with Areski Belkacem (in their first collaboration) and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. It was released in 1969 on the Saravah label after a series of concerts in 1969. It is Fontaine's most famous album, and is known outside of France on the 1990s alt-rock scene, thanks to laudatory comments from Beck and Sonic Youth

The album received the Grand Prix du Disque of the Académie Charles Cros that same year. The single "Comme à la radio" has been covered by Japanese artist Jun Togawa in 2000 - Wikipedia

I picked this up in a bargain bin in the 80s, knowing the Art Ensemble but not Brigitte Fontaine. Taking a chance was rewarded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmpW0soAwok&list=RDFmpW0soAwok&start_radio=1

#BrigetteFontaine #ArtEnsembleofChcago #Areski #Jazz #VocalJazz #Music #FrenchMusic #Chanson #ChamberJazz

🎧 Peau – Première Mue (2010)

A subtle blend of French chanson, trip hop and downtempo.
Intimate vocals and minimalist electronic textures create a fragile, late-night atmosphere that unfolds slowly and delicately.

Full review:
https://www.alltriphop.com/2025/06/peau-premiere-mue-2010.html

#TripHop #Downtempo #FrenchMusic #MusicBlog #Atmospheric

🎬 Jean-Paul Belmondo & Michel Drucker, 1977

Le 2 octobre 1977, Michel Drucker présente "Les rendez-vous du dimanche" : une émission mêlant variété avec Pierre Bachelet, Alain Barrière et Sylvie Vartan, et cinéma avec Jean-Paul Belmondo, célébrant la richesse du spectacle français.

#JeanPaulBelmondo
#MichelDrucker
#FrenchCinema
#FrenchMusic
#1970sFrance
#Paris
#ClassicTV
#IconicMoments

🎵 Joe Dassin – “Les Champs‑Élysées”

Stroll the streets of Paris with Joe Dassin’s timeless tune. From sunlit cafés to evening lights, every note paints the City of Light in motion. A classic French melody that feels like a cinematic journey, perfect for #TuneTuesday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb-DKKRN4o8

#TuneTuesday
#JoeDassin
#LesChampsÉlysées
#FrenchMusic
#ParisVibes
#ClassicHits