Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Charles Aznavour (born Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian, 1924–2018) wasn’t just a singer — he was a monument of 20th-century music. With over 1,200 recorded songs, 80 albums, and hundreds of singles spanning from 1952 to 2008, his discography tells the story of French chanson’s evolution, crossed with Armenian soul, Hollywood glamour, and poetic realism. For collectors and music historians, understanding Aznavour’s output is like mapping the heart of modern popular song. Rating: 4
Following early recordings with Pierre Roche, Aznavour established himself as a solo artist with hits like "Je m'voyais déjà" (1960), which finally catapulted him to stardom after years of being an "ugly duckling" in the cabaret circuit. Golden Age of Chanson (1960s): 200 recorded songs