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Paris — Palais des Congrès: Intégrale du spectacle

Charles Aznavour · 1995

146 min · 29 tracks · jazz · chanson · middle of the road

A heartfelt blend of chanson and jazz, celebrating love and nostalgia with Aznavour's rich baritone.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional journey
  • heartfelt nostalgia and warmth
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • intimate moments for reflection
  • celebratory tunes for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Parisian nostalgia· memory and loss· marginalized identities
Career context
By 1995, Charles Aznavour was at the height of his career, having transitioned from a young singer in the 1940s to an international star. This live album captures his dynamic stage presence and showcases his extensive catalog, marking a continuation of his legacy as one of France's most revered chanson artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Édith Piaf· Jacques Brel· Françoise Hardy
Sounds like this from elsewhere
La Vie en rose by Édith Piaf — Evokes similar Parisian nostalgia and heartfelt themes of love and loss through rich vocal delivery.
Histoire de Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg — Combines lush arrangements with poignant storytelling, echoing themes of memory and romantic longing.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Prologue 1:40
  • 2 Sound of Your Name 4:31
  • 3 Mon émouvant amour 5:51
  • 4 Les Comédiens 3:14
  • 5 Sa jeunesse 4:58
  • 6 Napoli chante 5:16
  • 7 Vous et tu 3:54
  • 8 La Marguerite 5:04
  • 9 Tu t’laisses aller 4:08
  • 10 Non je n’ai rien oublié 6:42
  • 11 Je bois 3:37
  • 12 Comme ils disent 4:41
  • 13 Les Plaisirs démodés 4:30
  • 14 La Bohème 5:23
  • 15 Je m’voyais déjà 5:33

Disc 2

  • 1 Pour faire une jam 6:41
  • 2 Bonjour Paris 3:04
  • 3 God Bless the Child 3:28
  • 4 Old Friend 3:04
  • 5 Liza With a Z 3:48
  • 6 Sailor Boys 5:12
  • 7 Some People 3:53
  • 8 J’ai deux amours 5:02
  • 9 Stepping Out 7:54
  • 10 Losing My Mind 4:07
  • 11 I Love a Piano 6:52
  • 12 Cabaret 3:56
  • 13 Theme From "New York, New York" 4:18
  • 14 Medley (14 Titres) 15:43

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