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: The massive success of Notre-Dame de Paris (1998) brought a theatrical, operatic quality back to the top of the variety charts.

The 1970s began with the lingering influence of the Yé-yé era but quickly shifted toward sophisticated arrangements and the emergence of the "chanteur à voix." les_chanson_variete_francaise_annees_70_80_90_e...

: Late in the decade, artists like Zazie and Pascal Obispo began modernizing the genre with sophisticated production and quirky, relatable lyrics. Key Artists Across the Decades Key Artists Signature Style 70s Joe Dassin , Johnny Hallyday Romantic, Orchestral, Early Disco 80s Jean-Jacques Goldman , Mylène Farmer Synth-Pop, Rock-Variety, Dramatic 90s Céline Dion , Lara Fabian , Francis Cabrel Power Ballads, Folk-Variety, Urban influence : The massive success of Notre-Dame de Paris