Chanson masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
A roundup of chansons, all in one go!
We’ve curated a wide range—from those famous hidden gems known to aficionados to the latest, slightly under-the-radar French music!
We also include tracks by lesser-known artists, so if you’re looking for stylish, high-sense French tunes, this is a must-see!
Chanson enjoyed huge popularity in Japan in the 1960s.
Even if you’re not familiar with chanson, listening to older tracks can evoke a warm sense of nostalgia, right?
We’ve picked out those nostalgic songs too, so be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| Chanson masterpieces. Recommended popular songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | La Vie En RoseEdith Piaf | play_arrow | Édith Piaf’s famous song “La Vie en rose” |
| 2 | L’hymne A L’amourÉdith Piaf | play_arrow | The expressive vocals of Édith Piaf are captivating. |
| 3 | Jardin d’HiverKeren Ann | play_arrow | Keren Ann covers Fuyu no Niwa |
| 4 | Sous le ciel de ParisZAZ | play_arrow | ZAZ ranks a complex song set in Paris |
| 5 | Tu sais je vais t´aimerDiana Panton | play_arrow | Diana Panton covers a song by Henri Salvador |
| 6 | Je veuxZAZ | play_arrow | The Zars' debut song was a big hit in Europe |
| 7 | T’en va pasElsa | play_arrow | Elsa’s famous song becomes a hit in J-pop |
| 8 | Champs ElyséesZAZ | play_arrow | The history of Paris’s famous song “Champs-Élysées” |
| 9 | Ne Me Quitte PasNina Simone | play_arrow | Nina Simone ended her life in France |
| 10 | La BohemeCharles Aznavour | play_arrow | The charm of Charles Aznavour’s melancholic singing |
| 11 | Tombe la neigeAdamo | play_arrow | Adamo’s signature song “Tombe la neige” (“Snow Is Falling”) |
| 12 | Mademoiselle de ParisJacqueline Francois | play_arrow | Chanson masterpieces by Jacqueline François |
| 13 | Le Vent Nous PorteraSophie Hunger | play_arrow | Popular songs by Swiss artists |
| 14 | AmoureuseCLIO | play_arrow | French pop with a love theme by Clio |
| 15 | Pain au chocolatJHAS | play_arrow | A song themed around pain au chocolat |
| 16 | Una bella historiaMichel Fugain | play_arrow | Introduction to the original songs behind the circus’s hit tracks |
| 17 | Sans toi ma mieSalvatore Adamo | play_arrow | Adamo's heartbreak song |
| 18 | Paris sera toujours ParisZAZ | play_arrow | Zaz covers a Maurice Chevalier classic |
| 19 | Je voleLouane Emera | play_arrow | Luanne’s cover song is making waves in the movie |
| 20 | C’est Si BonHalie Loren | play_arrow | “C’est Si Bon,” the famous chanson sung by Halie Loren |
| 21 | Göttingen (Göttingen)Barbara | play_arrow | Barbara's Göttingen is beautiful |
| 22 | The Soul of Poets (L’âme des Poètes)Juliette Gréco | play_arrow | The Poet’s Soul Sung by Juliette Gréco |
| 23 | Tell me words of love.Lucienne Boyer | play_arrow | A classic of French chanson |
| 24 | The Hill of Montmartre (La complainte de la butte)Cora Vaucaire | play_arrow | Coravocaire singing of Montmartre Hill |
| 25 | La MerMireille Mathieu | play_arrow | Mireille Mathieu: From Poverty to a World-Famous Singer |
| 26 | Capri, c’est finiHerve Vilard | play_arrow | “Love in Capri” is a smash hit song |
| 27 | Le lundi au soleilCathy Claret | play_arrow | Kathy delivers a distinctive performance of a French song |
| 28 | Je suis MallardLara Fabian | play_arrow | A 1994 chanson sung by Lara Fabian |
| 29 | Kelkan Ma Di (rumor on the wind)Carla Bruni | play_arrow | Carla Bruni’s smash hit chanson |
| 30 | Les Enfants du Pirée (Never on Sunday)Marie Myriam | play_arrow | Marie Myriam, from poverty to success with a hit song |
| 31 | Sweet Whispers (Paroles Paroles)Dalida & Alan Delon | play_arrow | Sweet whispers, the famous song sung by Dalida |
| 32 | Comme d’habitudeClaude François | play_arrow | Sinatra’s song is originally a French chanson. |
| 33 | Tu verra (Tu verras)Pauline Croze | play_arrow | Enchanting masterpieces of French chanson |
| 34 | Un Homme Et Une Femme (A Man and a Woman)Janet Seidel | ![]() | A Man and a Woman is a famous song from a French film. |
| 35 | AquabonistJane Birkin | play_arrow | Jane Birkin’s captivating singing voice and her earthquake disaster relief efforts |
| 36 | MilolEdith Piaf | play_arrow | Chanson masterpieces sung by Piaf |
| 37 | The Whirlwind of Life (Whirlwind)Vanessa paradis | play_arrow | Recommended: classic chansons from French films |
| 38 | It’s irreparable (separation)Nino Ferrer | play_arrow | A masterpiece composed by Nino Ferrer became a massive hit in Japan as a reimported song |
| 39 | On My Island (Dans mon île)Henri Salvador | play_arrow | A chanson that became the origin of bossa nova |
| 40 | The History of LoveSofia Braila | play_arrow | A cover of “History of Love” by Sofia Blyla |
| 41 | Non, non, non (écouter Barbara)Camélia Jordana | play_arrow | A song that portrays the feelings of a woman confronting the pain of heartbreak |
| 42 | Wait, or go away.France Gall | play_arrow | France Gall’s signature chanson |
| 43 | Paris canailleYves Montand | play_arrow | A classic chanson celebrating the vibrancy of Paris |
| 44 | How to Say Goodbye (Comment te dire adieu)Françoise Hardy | play_arrow | Françoise Hardy’s signature song(s) |


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