La chanson du jour - French songs 101

Claude Nougaro: Armstrong (1967)

 Claude Nougaro celebrates Armstrong.

Serge Reggiani: Ma liberté ( Georges Moustaki) 1967

Serge Reggiani sings Ma Liberté by Georges Moustaki. Here is Moustaki's version. I did not know Georges Moustaki had changed and chosen this first name to honor Georges Brassens. Here two versions by "amateurs": one and two. Four different renditions of the same song. Reggiani probably has the strongest dramatic voice, Moustaki the most intimate? The song was written for Reggiani and is on the album that launched his career.

Claude Nougaro: O Toulouse (1967)

Claude Nougaro (1929-2004) celebrates his native city: Toulouse.

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Nana Mouskouri: Au coeur de septembre (1967)

Nana Mouskouri sings this song written (although I am not sure) by Didier Barbelivien.

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Nicoletta: La musique (1967)

Nicoletta's powerful voice in this 1967 song that was a hit (see how the melody sticks in your head).

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