What is a yeh-yeh girl?

A yeh-yeh girl refers to a female pop singer or icon from the 1960s, particularly associated with the French music scene. The term is derived from the catchy refrain "yeh-yeh" used in many of the songs of that era. Yeh-yeh girls, like France Gall and Sylvie Vartan, often embodied a youthful, playful style and were known for their fashionable looks and catchy, upbeat music that blended elements of rock and pop. This cultural phenomenon reflected the liberating spirit of the 1960s and has since become a nostalgic symbol of that vibrant era.