Chanson masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

MilolEdith Piaf

Edith Piaf – Milord (Audio officiel)

Milord is a classic chanson with a light and bright rhythm that lifts your spirits.

The lyrics were written by Georges Moustaki, the music composed by Marguerite Monnot, and it became a huge hit when the queen of chanson, Édith Piaf, released it in 1959.

It’s irreparable (separation)Nino Ferrer

Nino Ferrer – C’est irreparable

“C’est irréparable: Farewell,” written and performed by French singer Nino Ferrer, was released in 1963.

In 1965, Italian singer Mina covered the song and it became a huge hit, which in turn drew attention to Nino Ferrer, the original artist, and led to the song becoming a major hit in a kind of reverse import.

It is a classic masterpiece.

The History of LoveSofia Braila

Manouchedrome ft. Sofia Braila – Une Belle Histoire

Sofia Bryla’s refined, refreshingly cool, and crystal-clear voice brings a cover of “The History of Love” that feels fresh and wonderfully moving.

The song, originally released in 1972, became a major hit by French singer Michel Fugain.

In Japan, it was a big hit under the title “Mr.

Summer Time,” performed by Circus.

Tu verra (Tu verras)Pauline Croze

Pauline Croze – Tu verras (Clip officiel)

Pauline Croze’s “You Will See: Tu verras” is a chic, sexy, and elegantly charming song.

It is a chanson that became a major hit when Claude Nougaro, a leading figure in the French chanson world, released it in 1978.

On My Island (Dans mon île)Henri Salvador

Dans mon île

The beautifully melancholic and wistful melody “Dans mon île” (On My Island) is a masterpiece written, composed, and sung by the French chanson singer Henri Salvador in 1957.

Listening to this song inspired Antonio Carlos Jobim, leading to the birth of bossa nova.

Though it is a chanson, it became the progenitor of bossa nova.

Wait, or go away.France Gall

France Gall – Attends ou va-t-en

The sentimental and beautiful melody “Attends ou va t’en: Wait, or Go” is a classic that represents mid-1960s French pop/chanson.

The success of this hit helped France Gall solidify her popularity.

In Japan, it was released and became known under the title “Namida no Chanson Nikki” (Tearful Chanson Diary).

Paris canailleYves Montand

Yves Montand – Paris Canaille

A very bright piece that conveys the lively energy of the streets of Paris, the chanson classic “Paris Canaille” is also famous as one of Yves Montand’s signature songs.

The original was written and composed by Léo Ferré and sung by Catherine Sauvage; it became a huge hit in 1953 and catapulted her to stardom in the French chanson world.