La Bohème (Charles Aznavour song)

1965 song by Charles Aznavour

"La Bohème"

1994 re-release cover

Single by Charles Aznavour
from the album  Monsieur Carnaval
Released| 1965
Genre| Chanson
Length| 3.59
Label| Barclay Records
Songwriter(s)| Charles Aznavour

"La Bohème" is a song written by French lyricist Jacques Plante and Armenian-French musician Charles Aznavour. It is Aznavour's signature song, as well as one of the most popular French-language songs and a staple of French chanson.

## Lyrics

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A painter, recalling his younger years in Montmartre, remembers his artistic life and the years when he was hungry but happy. According to Aznavour, this song is a farewell to the last days of bohemian Montmartre.[1] He also recorded Italian, Spanish, English, and German versions, as well as a rare Portuguese recording. It was performed at virtually every one of his concerts.

## International charts

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The song was first recorded by Aznavour in 1965. It became an international hit song in 1965[2] and was in TOP10 charts of Argentina (No. 3), Brazil (especially Rio de Janeiro (No. 5)),[3] France (No. 1) and other countries.[4]

## Cover versions

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Kendji Girac's interpretation of the song, heavily influenced by Spanish and Romani culture, appeared on the 2014 tribute album Aznavour, sa jeunesse. It reached number 61 on the French SNEP singles chart.[5]

Angelina Jordan recorded an English version of the song on her 2018 album It's Magic.[6]

## See also

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* La Bohème (album)

## References

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1. ^ Paris Sights: A Travel Guide to the Top 45 Attractions in Paris, France
2. ^ Aznavour at Songwriters Hall of Fame
3. ^ Hits of the World / Billboard 14 May 1966
4. ^ Song artist 689 - Charles Aznavour, TSORT
5. ^ Lescharts.com: kendji Girac - "La bohème" page
6. ^ "It's Magic". iTunes. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.

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Studio albums|

* Chante Charles Aznavour, vol. 2
* Chante Charles Aznavour, vol. 3
* Charles Aznavour (Je m'voyais déjà)
* Charles Aznavour (Il faut savoir)
* Qui ?
* La mamma
* Aznavour 65
* La Bohème
* Je n'ai pas vu le temps passer...
* Autobiographie
* Aznavour toujours

Compilation albums|

* 40 chansons d'or
* The Complete Work – Centenary Edition

Collaborations|

* Aznavour – Minnelli au Palais des Congrès de Paris

Songs|

* "Hier encore"
* "Tu t'laisses aller"
* "Sur ma vie"
* "Il faut savoir"
* "Ils sont tombés"
* "Esperanza"
* "L'Amour, c'est comme un jour"
* "La Bohème"
* "La mamma"
* "The Old Fashioned Way"
* "Parce que tu crois"
* "Pour toi Arménie"
* "Que c'est triste Venise"
* "She"
* "Toi et moi"
* "Une vie d'amour"

| Lyrics by Aznavour|

* "Retiens la nuit"
* "La plus belle pour aller danser"

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Related articles|

* Georges Garvarentz
* Levon Sayan
* Seda Aznavour
* Pierre Roche
* Herbert Kretzmer
* Erik Berchot
* Aznavour Center

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