La Poupée Qui Fait Non

Michel Polnareff

About La Poupée Qui Fait Non

"La Poupée qui fait non" (English: "The Doll That Says No") is a 1966 song written by Franck Gérald (lyrics) and French singer/songwriter Michel Polnareff (music). It was recorded by Polnareff, becoming an immediate success in France and one of Polnareff most definitive songs. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin/The Yardbirds) played guitar on the recording. It also appeared as the last track in his album Love Me, Please Love Me. Polnareff also made language versions of the song in German ("Meine Puppe sagt non"), Italian ("Una bambolina che fa no, no, no"), and Spanish ("Muñeca que hace no") which helped the song get airplay all over Europe and become hits in language versions by local artists in 1966. There have been tens of covers of the song in English and various languages in the following decades. Polnareff's version from the album Live at the Roxy was also released as a single in 1996, exactly 30 years from the original. 


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C'est une poupée qui fait non...non...non...non...
Toute la journée elle fait non...non..non...non...

Elle est... elle est tellement jolie
Que j'en rêve la nuit

C'est une poupée qui fait non...non...non...non...
Toute la journée, elle fait non...non...non..non...

Personne ne lui a jamais appris
Qu'on pouvait dire oui.
Non...non...non...non...
Non...non...non...non...

Sans même écouter, elle fait non...non...non...non...
Sans même regarder, elle fait non...non...non...non...

Pourtant je donnerais ma vie
Pourqu'elle dise oui

Mais c'est une poupée qui fait non...non...non...non...
Toute la journée elle fait non...non...non...non...
Personne ne lui a jamais appris
Que l'on peut dire oui...
Non...non...non...non...
Non...non...non...non...

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Michel Polnareff

Michel Polnareff, born in Nérac (Lot-et-Garonne) on 3 July 1944, is a French singer-songwriter who was very popular from the mid-1960s until the early 1980s. While his commercial success is considerably smaller nowadays, he is still active and critically respected. more »

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Written by: Frank Gerald, Michel Polnareff

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"La Poupée qui fait non" is a French pop song that was released in 1966. It is composed and performed by Michel Polnareff, a French singer-songwriter.
International Success
The song was popular not only in France but across Europe. It peaked at number 1 on the French and Spanish singles charts.
Cover Versions
Due to its success and catchy tune, it was covered by many artists around the world in several languages including English, Italian, and Spanish.
Work with a Legendary Musician
The English version was completed by the legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, who played the guitar for Michel Polnareff during a performance in London.
Composition
The song is known for its signature feature of including a non-responsive female voice repeatedly singing "non," giving the song its title, "The Doll That Says No."
Big Break
It was one of Michel Polnareff's earliest hits and propelled him into the spotlight as one of France's most successful pop artists in the 1960s.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about freedom and not being controlled. This was unusual for the time as it combined a pop sound with social commentary.
Use in Media
Over the years, "La Poupée qui fait non" has had a lasting cultural impact. It has been featured in several films and TV series, and is often used in French TV and radio.
Polnareff's Legacy
Michel Polnareff is considered one of France's biggest pop legends, and "La Poupée qui fait non" remains one of his most iconic and popular songs.
Influence
The song's influence extended to other musicians of the time, and it's thought to have had a significant impact on the French pop scene, introducing a new, more rebellious tone and style.

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