About Charles Trenet
Charles Trenet, whose full name was Louis Charles Auguste Claude Trenet, was a famous French singer, composer, and poet. He was born on May 18, 1913, in Narbonne, France, and passed away on February 19, 2001, in Créteil, France. He is considered one of the greatest artists of French chanson in the 20th century. Trenet grew up in a musically inclined family and displayed an early talent for music.
Musical Career:
Charles Trenet's musical career began in the 1930s when he started performing in Parisian cabarets. In 1937, he recorded his first hit song, "Je chante." He quickly became one of France's most popular singers. Among his most iconic songs are "La Mer," "Que reste-t-il de nos amours?" (What Remains of Our Love?), and "Douce France."
Trenet was not only an exceptional performer but also a talented composer. His songs were often characterized by joyful melodies, poetic lyrics, and a warm voice.
Influences:
Charles Trenet was influenced by jazz music, surrealism, French poetry, and the singers of his time, including Maurice Chevalier and Mistinguett. His artistic approach was steeped in French culture and his love for the French language.
Musical Style:
Charles Trenet's musical style was primarily chanson française, but he incorporated elements of jazz, variety, and poetry. His songs were often light-hearted, whimsical, and full of charm. He was also an accomplished poet, which was reflected in his lyrics, often tinged with romance and reverie.
Charles Trenet left an indelible mark on the world of French music, and his songs continue to enchant listeners worldwide with their simplicity, elegance, and timeless poetry.
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2022
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Las Mejores Canciones Francesas, French Chansons: Charles Trenet 3
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2022
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Boum ! (Remastered)
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2022
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La Mer (Remastered)
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2022
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Je chante (Remastered)
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2022
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Coin de rue (Remastered)
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2022
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Swing Troubadour
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2021
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Y'a d'la joie (Remastered 2020)
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2021
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La mer
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2021
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Boum
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2021
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Je chante
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2021
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Mes jeunes années
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2018
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La mer
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2017
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Nouvelles versions stéréophoniques: 1959 - 1962 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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Charles Trenet sur scène (Live; Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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Chansons sans époques: 1964 - 1968 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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Bonus, raretés et pépites (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1960 - 1964 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1957 - 1959 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1954 - 1956 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1951 - 1954 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1947 - 1951 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1943 - 1948 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1940 - 1942 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2017
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1937 - 1939 (Remasterisé en 2017)
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2013
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Charles Trenet au Cinéma
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2011
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Le meilleur des années CBS
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2007
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100 Chansons
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2007
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Saga All Stars: Swing Troubadour / 1937-1947
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2006
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BD Music Presents Charles Trenet, la vie en mauve
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2006
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Sur Le Yang Tse Kiang
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2006
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Je n'irai pas à Notre-Dame
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2003
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Essentiel Vol.2 (L')
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2002
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L'essentiel
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2001
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Le dernier troubadour (Collection "Légende de la chanson française")
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2000
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Juste pour rire - Les chansons de la période CBS 1981-1986, Vol. 2
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2000
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Au bal de la nuit - Les chansons de la période CBS 1971 - 1976, Vol. 1
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1999
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Pleyel
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1999
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Les Poètes Descendent Dans La Rue
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1998
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Best Recordings 1
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1995
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Fais ta vie
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1994
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Gold: Les indispensables
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1994
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Anthologie
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Charles Trenet
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Grand Mama It's New York
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