The world of show business is in mourning. This Sunday, July 16, 2023, Jane Birkin died at the age of 76. Since then, tributes have multiplied on the Web. From Etienne Daho to Brigitte Bardot via Françoise Hardy or Josiane Balasko, many celebrities honor the memory of the icon of the 70s. Like the artists and friends of the British star, the president of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, also expressed his grief on social networks. “Jane Birkin was the icon of an era. She embodied freedom and love for France. Eternal smile, voice, laughter and delicious British accent, how do you say goodbye? she wrote on her Twitter account on the afternoon of July 16. A post that sparked strong reactions…
#JaneBirkin was the icon of an era. She embodied freedom and love for France. Eternal smile, voice, laughter and delicious British accent, how can you say goodbye? pic.twitter.com/HKhwqRb9oo
— Yaël Braun-Pivet (@YaelBRAUNPIVET) July 16, 2023
And for good reason, the politician’s reference to the famous title How to say goodbye to you flopped. The reason ? This hit does not belong to Jane Birkin’s repertoire, but to that of Françoise Hardy. A mistake that did not go unnoticed. “How to say goodbye but what a world champion!”, “Great art!”, “‘How to say goodbye’ is by Françoise Hardy”, “How to say goodbye is Françoise Hardy. She’s not dead “, “Françoise Hardy thank you!”, “To quote a song whose text is signed Gainsbourg but the interpreter is Françoise Hardy to pay tribute to Jane it is either spectacular ignorance or a lack of class worthy of Macronie “, “By avoiding making the wrong reference perhaps?”, “Uh… How to say goodbye to you, it’s Françoise Hardy… Who I believe is still alive…”can we read in particular in the comments.
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Yaël Braun-Pivet forced to justify herself
Faced with criticism, Yaël Braun-Pivet was obliged to justify his remarks. “Here is Jane Birkin’s interpretation, even more moving on this sad day”she said while sharing a YouTube video of the title in question sung by Jane Birkin at the Odéon – Théâtre de l’Europe, located in 6e district of Paris. Lack of luck, this explanation did not have the desired effect and the singer’s fans have given a layer. “It’s good to try to hang on to the branches but it’s a bit late and doesn’t hide the clumsiness”, first launched a twittos. And another to add: “Change community manager, it will be better. As if Jane didn’t have enough original songs in her repertoire to have to borrow one from another performer to give her the tribute she deserves.” A bad buzz for Yaël Braun-Pivet…
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