French Music: Jacqueline Taïeb "Le coeur au bout des doigts"
a popular, but under appreciated yé-yé singer
Jacqueline Taïeb’s 1967 track “Le Coeur au Bout des Doigts" ("The Heart at Your Fingertips") highlights the American-influenced yé-yé sound that defined much of French pop music in the 1960s. Born in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1948, Taïeb first gained fame with her hit “7 heures du matin," though "Le Coeur au Bout des Doigts" better showcases her vocal talent. Like many artists of the time, her recordings featured uncredited studio musicians. Taïeb has seen a resurgence in popularity recently, with the 1960s French pop scene enjoying renewed interest from collectors and music enthusiasts.
“Le Coeur au Bout des Doigts" by Jacqueline Taïeb.
“The Heart at Your Fingertips” was released in 1967 & Jacqueline Taïeb is another yé-yé singer to bring a heavily American-influenced sound to the French music scene.
Released in 1967, "Le Coeur au Bout des Doigts" is in Taïeb’s signature yé-yé style, blending French pop with strong American musical influences. She was first noticed with with the raw, almost garage-rock sound of her debut hit "7 heures du matin." While that track cemented her place in the French pop world, her vocals truly shine in "Le Coeur au Bout des Doigts."
Unfortunately, details about her backing musicians remain scarce, as many were uncredited studio artists—a common practice at the time when they were much more focused on the lead singers. Though her popularity faded for a while, Taïeb’s music has recently garnered renewed interest, with 1960s French pop undergoing a nostalgic revival.