Charles Aznavour – 20 Greatest Hits (1952-1962) – Vinyl LP

Among all the giants of the music hall and the French “Chanson,” Charles Aznavour (who is 93 years-old at this writing) towers above all others. An absolute genius of both music and poetry, Aznavour was without peer in his ability to describe everyday feelings and emotions both realistically and beautifully. One of Aznavour’s greatest strengths is his ability to tell stories through his music. His style of performing has been compared to that of Maurice Chevalier, Mel Tormé and Frank Sinatra (although Aznavour would be the last to compare himself with those whom he regards as truly gifted vocalists, preferring to think of himself as a composer who also happens to sing), and it has remained enduringly popular for five decades.

1. Ay ! Mourir Pour Toi
2. Je M’voyais Deja
3. Les Deux Guitares
4. Tu T’laisses Aller
5. Comme Des Etrangers
6. L’amour Et La Guerre
7. Il Faut Savoir
8. Les Comediens
9. Trousse-Chemise
10. Sur Ma Vie
11. L’amour C’est Comme Un Jour
12. Esperanza
13. Jezebel
14. Poker
15. Le Palais De Nos Chimeres
16. Apres L’amour
17. Sa Jeunesse
18. L’emigrant
19. L’amour a Fleur De Coeur
20. Je Hais Les Dimanches