Why do I need to know yé-yé? Because it's a historic phrase that also tells you a lot about French culture, and it became a bit current again this year. The most famous name associated with yé-yé is Johnny Hallyday - an absolute legend in France who most non-French people have never heard of. - Spotify told me I've been listening to a lot of 'yé-yé' music this year - what's that? Johnny Hallyday a fait la renommée du mouvement yé-yé - Johnny Hallyday made the yé-yé movement famous

Source: The Local December 23, 2025 08:22 UTC