Yseult Sings 'My Way' at 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony

French singer Yseult, known fully as Yseult Marie Onguenet, delivered a captivating performance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. She closed the event with a rendition of "My Way," a song famously performed by American icon Frank Sinatra. The song, originally inspired by the French tune "Comme d'habitude," was penned by Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka after he encountered the French song during a visit to Paris. "My Way," produced by Claude François and others, diverges thematically from "Comme d'habitude," which reflects on the fading passion in a romantic relationship. In contrast, Sinatra's version celebrates a life lived with few regrets. The choice of this song for the ceremony symbolized the cultural ties between France and the United States, especially as France prepares to hand over the Olympic torch to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. Yseult, 29, has garnered significant attention following her performance, with social media users expressing their admiration. Broadcaster Carol Vorderman praised her as a "superstar," while film director Patrik-Ian Polk commended her "gorgeous rendition" and expressed interest in exploring more of her music. Yseult first gained prominence in France after finishing as a runner-up on the reality TV singing competition "Nouvelle Star" in 2015, and her recent performance may signal a bright future ahead.