France Gall French Singer (1947–2018)
France Gall · singer · French
Biography
French singer France Gall was born on 9 October 1947 in 12th arrondissement of Paris. She passed away on 7 January 2018 at the age of 70.
Early life
France Gall was the daughter of Robert Gall. She studied at Lycée Paul-Valéry.
Career
In all, 45 albums and 37 singles are listed under her name between 1963 and 2005. From Ne sois pas si bête (1963) to Pleyel (2005), the list follows her releases year by year. Her recordings are classed as yé-yé and pop music. Her recordings came out on Warner Music Group.
Recognition
France Gall received the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2013. Further recognition came with the Officer of the National Order of Merit (2017) and the First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest (1965) for Poupée de cire, poupée de son. Altogether, 4 wins are listed.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Michel Berger (1976 to 1992, widowed). She was the mother of Raphael Hamburger, and has 2 children in total.
Discography
82 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pleyel | Album |
| 2004 | Évidemment | Album |
| 1997 | Olympia Public Concert / M6 acoustic concert | Album |
| 1996 | France | Album |
| 1994 | Simple Je - L'intégrale Bercy | Album |
| 1994 | Simple Je – Rebranchée à Bercy | Album |
| 1993 | Simple je – Débranchée à Bercy | Album |
| 1992 | Double Jeu | Album |
| 1992 | Superficiel et léger | Single |
| 1988 | Le Tour de France 88 | Album |
| 1987 | Babacar | Single |
| 1987 | Babacar | Album |
| 1987 | Ella, elle l'a | Single |
| 1987 | Évidemment / La Chanson d'Azima | Single |
| 1985 | Au Zénith | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Calypso | Single |
| 1984 | Débranche ! | Album |
| 1984 | Débranche ! | Single |
| 1984 | Hong-Kong Star | Single |
| 1982 | Palais des Sports | Album |
| 1981 | Diego libre dans sa tête | Single |
| 1981 | Résiste | Single |
| 1981 | Tout pour la musique | Album |
| 1980 | Il jouait du piano debout | Single |
| 1980 | Les Aveux / Donner pour donner | Single |
| 1980 | Paris, France | Album |
| 1979 | Besoin d'amour | Single |
| 1978 | Live | Album |
| 1977 | Dancing Disco | Album |
| 1977 | Si maman si | Single |
| 1976 | Comment lui dire | Single |
| 1976 | France Gall | Album |
| 1976 | France Gall | Album |
| 1974 | La Déclaration d'amour | Single |
| 1970 | Dann schon eher der Pianoplayer | Single |
| 1970 | Les Éléphants | Single |
| 1969 | Ein bißchen Goethe, ein bißchen Bonaparte | Single |
| 1969 | Homme tout petit | Album |
| 1969 | La Torpédo bleue | Single |
| 1969 | Les Gens bien élevés | Album |
| 1968 | 1968 | Album |
| 1968 | 24/36 | Album |
| 1968 | Computer Nr. 3 | Single |
| 1968 | Dady da da | Album |
| 1968 | La Fille d'un garçon | Album |
| 1968 | Mon p'tit soldat | Single |
| 1968 | Toi que je veux | Album |
| 1968 | Y'a du soleil à vendre | Single |
| 1967 | Bébé requin | Single |
| 1967 | Chanson pour que tu m'aimes un peu | Single |
| 1967 | La Petite / Polichinelle / Néfertiti / Les yeux bleus | Album |
| 1967 | Polichinelle | Album |
| 1966 | Baby pop | Album |
| 1966 | Baby pop | Album |
| 1966 | Faut-il que je t'aime | Single |
| 1966 | FG | Album |
| 1966 | Il neige | Single |
| 1966 | Je me marie en blanc | Album |
| 1966 | La Guerre des chansons | Single |
| 1966 | La Rose des vents | Album |
| 1966 | Quand on est ensemble | Album |
| 1966 | Tu n'as pas le droit | Single |
| 1965 | Attends ou va-t'en / Deux oiseaux | Single |
| 1965 | Attends ou va-t'en / Mon bateau de nuit | Single |
| 1965 | Dis à ton capitaine / Un prince charmant | Single |
| 1965 | Et des baisers | Single |
| 1965 | Et des baisers / Mon bateau de nuit / Deux oiseaux / Attends ou va-t'en | Album |
| 1965 | France Gall EP – 7e série | Album |
| 1965 | L'Amérique | Single |
| 1965 | Le temps de la rentrée | Single |
| 1965 | On se ressemble toi et moi | Single |
| 1965 | Poupée de cire poupée de son | Album |
| 1965 | Poupée de cire poupée de son / Le cœur qui jazze | Single |
| 1965 | Poupée de cire, poupée de son | Album |
| 1964 | France Gall | Album |
| 1964 | Jazz à gogo - La cloche | Album |
| 1964 | La Cloche | Album |
| 1964 | Laisse tomber les filles – 4e série | Album |
| 1964 | Mes premières vraies vacances | Album |
| 1964 | N’écoute pas les idoles | Album |
| 1964 | Sacré Charlemagne | Album |
| 1963 | Ne sois pas si bête | Single |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Officer of the National Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2013 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 1987 | Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year | Won | |
| 1965 | First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest | Poupée de cire, poupée de son | Won |
France Gall on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old was France Gall at the time of death?
France Gall died on 7 January 2018 at the age of 70. She was born on 9 October 1947.
What is France Gall’s nationality?
France Gall was French, born in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
Who was France Gall married to?
France Gall’s marriages on record are to Michel Berger (1976 to 1992).
Has France Gall won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Officer of the National Order of Merit (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q208258), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Radiocorriere TV - RAI - RadioTelevisione Italiana. · Public domain
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