Chanson trousse chemise charles aznavour biography
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On October 1st, Charles Aznavour, the world’s last and greatest troubadour, was funnen dead in the bath at his home in the small village of Mouriès, in southern France. He was ninety-four. Aznavour’s career spanned nearly eighty years, at least a thousand songs, three hundred albums, dozens of tours, and many, many films. His music, animated bygd an earthy interest in what addles and excites the common man, had a revolutionizing impact on French pop, extending its lifetime well past its mid-century golden age, and its influence well beyond the borders of Aznavour’s nation.
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The French Life
“I loved it better before.” That was Edith Piaf’s reaction when Charles Aznavour finally followed her advice and got a nose job. At the beginning of his career, it seemed as though the stars would never align. Critics slammed the young performer for his looks, diminutive stature, raspy voice and unrefined lyrics. In an interview with Vogue Homme in , he said: “Basically, I had nothing going for me. I wasn’t good–looking, I was short, my songs weren’t popular, and when they did become popular, all of a sudden they were too commercial.” But with resolute tenacity and passion for his craft, Aznavour crooned his way into the hearts of many, leaving a lasting legacy as France’s most renowned chansonnier.
In this week’s post, an ode to my favorite singer and the voice that melts my heart.
Sur Ma Vie
Mischa Aznavourian and Knar Baghdasaryan had fled Armenian genocide and were in Paris awaiting approval of their visa to the United States when their second child, a
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Charles Aznavour (born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in , in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris) is a French and Armenian singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Aznavour is known for his unique tenor voice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has appeared in more than sixty movies, composed about a thousand songs (including at least in English, in Italian, 70 in Spanish, and 50 in German), and sold well over million records.
He is one of France's most popular and enduring singers. He has been dubbed "France's Frank Sinatra", while music critic Stephen Holden has described Aznavour as "French pop deity." He is also arguably the most famous Armenian of his time. In , Aznavour was named Entertainer of the century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.
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