: Shuman was a legendary songwriter (famous for hits like "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "Viva Las Vegas") who moved to France and became a major star in the French pop scene. : Shuman was a legendary songwriter (famous for
: The song is a nostalgic, melancholic ballad about the fleeting nature of a first summer romance. The lyrics contrast memories of a "porcelain summer"—delicate and beautiful—with the passage of time.
: The INA (French National Audiovisual Institute) archives feature classic TV performances of the song from the late 1970s.