single · September 12, 1988
Pourvu qu'elles soient douces
Stuffed MonkeySee this day
synth-popdance-popart pop
This 1988 single, with its controversial and highly stylized music video, became one of Mylène Farmer's signature songs, pushing boundaries in French pop music.
- "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" reached number one on the French SNEP singles chart.
- The song's music video, directed by Laurent Boutonnat, was notable for its allegorical depiction of male dominance and female empowerment, contributing to its notoriety.
- The single was certified Silver by the SNEP, selling over 200,000 copies.
Mylène Farmer is a French singer-songwriter and dancer, best known for her theatrical stage performances and provocative, often dark, lyrical themes. At the time of "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces," she was solidifying her status as a major figure in French pop music after her 1986 debut and the success of her 1988 album "Ainsi soit je...".
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