World famous in France

[Té Rowan]

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/05/entertainment/johnny-hallyday-obit/index.html

I think I have heard some stuff with him but can’t remember what. Time to go tyoubing?

[Neko-]

His most famous claim to fame:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJoJRTb0L8

[Té Rowan]

Can’t make up my mind whether that tune’s name right now is ironic or straight.

My French is best described as non-existent, but I think the tune linked to above is named “For me, life is beginning”.

[Neko-]

Well damn... Google Translate agrees with you... Never knew that, just knew the tune.

Guess that is pretty ironic.

[Spica75]

Can’t make up my mind whether that tune’s name right now is ironic or straight.

My French is best described as non-existent, but I think the tune linked to above is named “For me, life is beginning”.

I know enough French to say i think you're right, more or less at least. Only word i can't recall the meaning of is the "va", so yeah, shouldn't be too off...

Definitely not my favorite French though.