My 34 Best French Songs 70s

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Born in Cameroon and adopted at 1 year in France. I spent all my childhood in Alsace before studying in Paris. I like to defend my beautiful country with its strengths and weaknesses. Find me on Linkedin and CV.

Bonjour bonjour les amis,

After my selections of the best French songs from 80s , 90s , and 2000s we continue to go back in time with…

…the French songs of the 70’s !

I was not born yet (1987 here) but some songs of the seventies have accompanied my childhood.

Thanks you Mum and Dad (or not?) ! 🙂

So here is my personal selection of the best songs of the 70s !

Louise xx

Listen Also : Top 15 Most Popular Frenchs Songs Of 2022 (Official Sources)

French Singers Of The 70s

The most popular French singers from the 70s were (male and female) :

  • Michel Polnareff
  • Michel Sardou
  • Johnny Hallyday
  • Sheila
  • Michel Delpech
  • Gérard Lenorman
  • Michel Fugain
  • Claude François
  • Nino Ferrer
  • Joe Dassin
  • Plastic Bertrand

Best French Songs 70s (Official Source)

My ranking is from the data of French IFOP : Institut Français d’Opinion Publique.

Since 1938 IFOP is a market research firm specialized in national and international polling.

I manually selected the best singles each year from 1970 to 1979 according to the data of IFOP.

Louise xx

1. Dans la maison vide (Michel Polnareff)

  • Released: 1970
  • Summary: A moving song reflecting on loneliness and isolation.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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2. Mourir de plaisir (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1970
  • Summary: A passionate song about love and longing.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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3. Ceux que l’amour a blessés (Johnny Hallyday)

  • Released: 1970
  • Summary: A heartfelt song about the pain of love.
  • Style: Chanson, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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4. Les rois mages (Sheila)

  • Released: 1971
  • Summary: A pop song that tells a story inspired by the biblical Three Kings.
  • Style: Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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5. Pour un flirt (Michel Delpech)

  • Released: 1971
  • Summary: A light-hearted song about flirting and casual romance.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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6. Mamy Blue (Nicoletta)

  • Released: 1971
  • Summary: A soulful song expressing nostalgia and love for a grandmother.
  • Style: Pop, Soul
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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7. Le rire du sergent (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1971
  • Summary: A song that reflects on the ironies and absurdities of war.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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8. L’avventura (Stone & Eric Charden)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A romantic song about a couple’s adventure in love.
  • Style: Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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9. De toi (Gérard Lenorman)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A heartfelt song about longing and remembrance of a loved one.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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10. Qui saura? (Mike Brant)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A romantic song questioning who will know the depths of his love.
  • Style: Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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11. Kiss Me (C. Jérôme)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A playful and catchy song about a simple request for a kiss.
  • Style: Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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12. Une belle histoire (Michel Fugain et le Big Bazar)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A story-telling song about a beautiful and idyllic journey.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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13. Le lundi au soleil (Claude François)

  • Released: 1972
  • Summary: A melancholic song that portrays the dream of enjoying a sunny Monday outside of work.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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14. La maladie d’amour (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1973
  • Summary: A passionate song about the intensity and pain of love.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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15. J’ai un problème (Johnny Hallyday & Sylvie Vartan)

  • Released: 1973
  • Summary: A duet about a couple struggling with their relationship.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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16. Noël interdit (Johnny Hallyday)

  • Released: 1973
  • Summary: A melancholic song about spending Christmas alone.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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17. Le téléphone pleure (Claude François)

  • Released: 1974
  • Summary: A touching song about a telephone conversation between a separated father and daughter.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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18. Vanina (Dave)

  • Released: 1975
  • Summary: A pop ballad about unrequited love for a woman named Vanina.
  • Style: Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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19. Le sud (Nino Ferrer)

  • Released: 1975
  • Summary: A nostalgic song about the beauty and warmth of the South.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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20. L’été indien (Joe Dassin)

  • Released: 1975
  • Summary: A song reminiscing about a romantic summer in the Indian summer.
  • Style: Chanson, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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21. Le France (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1975
  • Summary: A political song criticizing the decommissioning of the SS France ocean liner.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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22. Ça va pas changer le monde (Joe Dassin)

  • Released: 1976
  • Summary: A melancholic song about accepting the end of a relationship.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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23. Requiem pour un fou (Johnny Hallyday)

  • Released: 1976
  • Summary: A dramatic ballad about a man driven to insanity by lost love.
  • Style: Rock, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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24. Je vais t’aimer (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1976
  • Summary: A passionate declaration of overwhelming love.
  • Style: Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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25. À toi (Joe Dassin)

  • Released: 1977
  • Summary: A heartfelt song dedicated to a beloved woman.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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26. L’oiseau et l’enfant (Marie Myriam)

  • Released: 1977
  • Summary: A symbolic song about the purity and freedom of childhood, it won the Eurovision Song Contest for France in 1977.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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27. Rockollection (Laurent Voulzy)

  • Released: 1977
  • Summary: A nostalgic tribute to the rock music of the ’60s.
  • Style: Rock, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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28. La Java de Broadway (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1977
  • Summary: A lively song about the energetic and vibrant Broadway scene.
  • Style: Chanson, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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29. Ça plane pour moi (Plastic Bertrand)

  • Released: 1978
  • Summary: An energetic punk rock song filled with nonsensical lyrics.
  • Style: Punk Rock
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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30. Magnolias Forever (Claude François)

  • Released: 1978
  • Summary: A vibrant disco song that marked Claude François’ foray into the genre.
  • Style: Disco, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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31. En chantant (Michel Sardou)

  • Released: 1978
  • Summary: An inspiring song about the power of singing to make life’s troubles more bearable.
  • Style: Chanson, Pop
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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32. Born to Be Alive (Patrick Hernandez)

  • Released: 1979
  • Summary: An infectious disco track that became a worldwide hit.
  • Style: Disco
  • Language: English
  • YouTube:
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33. Je l’aime à mourir (Francis Cabrel)

  • Released: 1979
  • Summary: A poignant song about a man’s profound love for a woman.
  • Style: Chanson, Folk
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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34. Aline (Christophe)

  • Released: 1979
  • Summary: A heartbreaking song about a man’s longing for his lost love.
  • Style: Pop, Chanson
  • Language: French
  • YouTube:
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People also ask about most popular French songs 70s:

What is that one famous French song?

One of the famous French song of all time could be “La Vie En Rose” by the French artist Edith Piaf .

Released in 1946 , La Vie En Rose is a good representation of the state of mind of French people World War 2 : need of liberty, peace and love !

What is the old French famous song?

The old French famous song could be “La Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf (1946).

Maybe the French song the most known around the world !


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