Claude Nougaro
Claude Nougaro · 1966
41 min · 14 tracks · jazz · chanson
A vibrant fusion of jazz and chanson, filled with poetic lyrics and rhythmic vitality.
Claude Nougaro is an album by Claude Nougaro, released in 1966. A vibrant fusion of jazz and chanson, filled with poetic lyrics and rhythmic vitality. This album is significant as it helped popularize the genre of chanson in France, influencing a generation of artists who blended jazz with French pop. Critically acclaimed upon release, it established Nougaro as a key figure in French music, earning him numerous accolades and a loyal following that continues to this day. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Claude Nougaro sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz and chanson, filled with poetic lyrics and rhythmic vitality. Rooted in jazz and chanson.
What makes Claude Nougaro by Claude Nougaro notable?
This album is significant as it helped popularize the genre of chanson in France, influencing a generation of artists who blended jazz with French pop. Critically acclaimed upon release, it established Nougaro as a key figure in French music, earning him numerous accolades and a loyal following that continues to this day. Released in 1966, 'Claude Nougaro' marked the artist's transition into a more established phase of his career following his earlier works. This album showcased Nougaro's unique blend of jazz influences with French lyrical poetry, solidifying his reputation in the French music scene after gaining recognition for his previous albums.
How many songs are on Claude Nougaro?
Claude Nougaro has 14 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Bidonville (Berimbau) Standout 3:16
- 2 L’Amour sorcier 3:30
- 3 Côte d’Azur 3:00
- 4 Sing sing song (Work Song) 2:56
- 5 Tu dormiras longtemps 2:38
- 6 À bout de souffle (Blue Rondo a la Turk) Standout 3:00
- 7 Les Mains d’une femme dans la farine (Gravy waltz) 2:01
- 8 Chanson pour le maçon 2:46
- 9 Schplaouch ! 2:55
- 10 Gratte‐moi la tête 2:38
- 11 Armstrong (Let My People Go) Standout 3:17
- 12 Toutes les filles m’ont suivi 2:27
- 13 Blanche‐neige 3:40
- 14 Docteur (Fever) 2:59
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