He was betrayed by his businessman/accountant Bernard Seneau, who stole
from him for two years. In 1973, Seneau disappeared with a real fortune
in his pockets and Polnareff learned about his treachery when the
French taxes asked him for 1,000,000 francs! Completely ruined,
Polnareff could not pay and had to leave France for the USA. Finally,
in 1978, his honesty was recognized, but he still had to pay what he
owed. So for his next two records, "Bulles" and "Incognito", every dime
he earned was given to taxes...