Un Premier Amour / Poly-Polisson

Released in 1962 on the Philips label, Un Premier Amour served as the winning entry for France at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Luxembourg that year. Isabelle Aubret, a rising talent at the time, delivered a poignant vocal performance that resonated with the jury, securing the country its second victory in the history of the competition. The track was composed by Claude-Henri Vic with lyrics by Roland Valade, reflecting the romantic and orchestral chanson style that dominated European music broadcasts during the early 1960s.

The B-side, Poly-Polisson, provides a stylistic contrast to the lead ballad, showcasing Aubret's versatility within the pop sensibilities of the era. Produced during a period when the French music industry was deeply invested in the Eurovision platform as a vehicle for national prestige, this single became a defining artifact of Aubret’s early career. While it was not designed as an experimental piece, it remains a well-regarded example of mid-century French pop production that helped cement the singer's reputation as a significant interpreter of contemporary chanson.