Azorka82 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Oops. I misspelled criticism and "Voila" earlier. Hunt and peck, spelling mistakes by accident. Too tired earlier, didn't notice. Still tired, pretty loopy. But yes, her "Voila" videos are the best. A post below by RideMyBMW makes a comparison that literally hurt me to read. Can't even respond to it. Don't even want to think about it. Terrible. Just terrible.

Azorka82 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Just read some criticsim below, it's interesting to hear people's perspectives. But must say both Francoise Hardy "Viola" videos are the best. Of anything and anyone.

ieatfrenchfries (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

she looks so cute with those bangs

Yitzchak1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I believe your opinion seem to be quite on the mark; Jean-Marie Perier seem to had quite an influence on her during 1960's. At the end her shift in style was her choice, I doubt that consequent development had anything to do with drugs BUT wild playboy Dutronc, although Dutronc influence was quite markable (unfortunately) on her 80s style. Drugs and other wild stuff I strongly believe that she is above that nonsense, she seem to be very intelligent, as well quite conservative drugs? Naaah!

RideMyBMW (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

1966-67 should have been Hardy's break out year. She was poised to take on the American market, but something happened (break up with Jean Marie? Drugs? Dutronc?) Something screwed her up and she totally fizzled.

thaler67 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

je l'aime!! Les jambes, les cheveux, tout ca! You french mothers, I hate your language!

Yitzchak1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

She does epithomise what is France all about.. a quality in life that only French find NATURAL and rest of us can only envy, is beuty in life and sacrificing everything for it.. She did sacrifice her briliant contribution to the art but then look at her children she made a choice.. a good one. I love her smile, and in my humble oppinion that is all what is LIFE about.. A smile worth living for and legacy that will one leave behind is either a smile or a failure.. she chose a smile.

RideMyBMW (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"period where her husband influenced her quite a bit" - Yit I think Dutronc fu%$ed her career up beyond recognition. Hardy had even broken into the US market with her movies n stuff in 66-67. Then "le playboy" came along and tanked her. xD!!! Some women just dont know how to pick 'em.

RideMyBMW (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"I don't think there is a modern pop star who is close to this pretty" - Buzzy C'mon dude, this chicks hot no doubt, but Britney in her prime (2000-2002)friggin "launched a thousand ships" man.

RideMyBMW (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"France is in my opinion the major contributor to the modern democracy. USA would hardly be on the map, without French help.. tyrannies of Europe would still OWN their peasants" - Yit Easy dude, its just a babe and her song. xD!!!!