Pauline Julien (“la Pasionaria du Québec”), a singer known for her sovereigntist views, became closely identified with the song. She adapted the lyrics slightly to leave out the word “daddy,” and many subsequent cover versions use her adaptation. Her version, titled Mommy, may be heard on “Pauline Julien en scène” (1975), as well as on 1982’s “Charade.” She also sings it on the 1975 album “L’Automne Show” and several Julien retrospectives and compilations.

Mommy Daddy has had a wide reach, and is meaningful for French-speaking Canadians in Quebec as well as other provinces. It has been studied in schools, and its lyrics are discussed on numerous websites and blogs.

Mommy Daddy has been performed and recorded by singers such as: Lise Paiement on “Tour de trapèze;” Anne Dorval on “Elles chantent” (2000); Stephen Faulkner, with mournful pared-down instrumentation on “Train de Vie” (2006); Catherine Gentilcore; Céline Faucher; Luce Dufault on “Femmes de feu” (2013); Karine Pion on the TV show “Belle et Bum” in 2013; and by the composer’s daughter Anne-Marie Gélinas with Jacques Rochon. The song also was chosen for the 2008 compilation album “Cinéma Cinéma: Les Plus Belles Chansons du Cinéma Québécois” and “Je me souviens – coffret commémoratif de la chanson québécoise” (for the 50th anniversary of Quebec’s fleur-de-lis emblem).

Gilles Richer (1938 – 1999) went on to write another film script (“J’ai mon voyage!”), while scripting New Year’s reviews for Radio-Canada, and running a summer theatre. Soon after Mommy Daddy was released, Marc Gélinas (1937 – 2001) devoted himself to the theatre and acting. Their numerous collaborations include the TV series “Poivre et Sel” (1983 – 1987).