All time favourite songs of the French
May 30, 2015 18:51:23 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 18:51:23 GMT
A new poll has just been released of the "best song of all time" in France and it is interesting to note that the most recent song of the top 3 dates from 1985 -- 30 years ago. It is not considered surprising at all that the French prefer the lyrics much more than the music or the voice of the singer. The "chanson à texte" has always been considered the most praiseworthy element in a singer's repertoire here, and something that just has a catchy tune will always be popular but will not receive real consideration.
So anyway, the #1 song is Renaud's Mistral Gagnant. He wrote it for his daughter, and I will not even try to interpret the intricate meaning of the lyrics. You will also notice that Renaud has never had a singing voice, but that has never stopped him.
The #2 song dates from 1959 -- Jacques Brel's Ne Me Quitte Pas. Nuff sed.
The #3 song is L'Aigle Noir by Barbara, from 1970.
So anyway, the #1 song is Renaud's Mistral Gagnant. He wrote it for his daughter, and I will not even try to interpret the intricate meaning of the lyrics. You will also notice that Renaud has never had a singing voice, but that has never stopped him.
The #2 song dates from 1959 -- Jacques Brel's Ne Me Quitte Pas. Nuff sed.
The #3 song is L'Aigle Noir by Barbara, from 1970.
