Autobiographie cover

Autobiographie

Charles Aznavour · 1980

33 min · 8 tracks · jazz · chanson · middle of the road

A reflective blend of heartfelt melodies and poetic lyrics that capture the essence of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • narrative flow through heartfelt themes
  • intimate listening for emotional connection
  • poignant melodies for quiet contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone track diversity

Where this album fits

Themes
Parisian love stories· betrayal and loyalty· personal reflections
Career context
By the time 'Autobiographie' was released in 1980, Charles Aznavour was already a prominent figure in the chanson genre, having achieved significant international success with previous albums. This release marked a continuation of his prolific career, coming after his acclaimed 1974 album 'La Bohème' and reinforcing his status as a master storyteller through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Édith Piaf· Jacques Brel· Françoise Hardy
Sounds like this from elsewhere
La Vie en rose by Édith Piaf — Similar heartfelt melodies and themes of love, longing, and life’s bittersweetness.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ça passe 3:52
  • 2 Mon ami, mon Judas 3:38
  • 3 Mon émouvant amour 2:43
  • 4 Autobiographie 7:06
  • 5 L'amour, bon Dieu l'amour 5:19
  • 6 Allez! Vaï Marseille! 4:09
  • 7 Je fantasme 3:32
  • 8 Le souvenir de toi 3:22

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