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Album Review

ASV/Living Era's collection of legendary French vocalist Charles Trenet's original mono recordings from 1935-1950 shows an artist at the peak of his career. Featuring classics such as "La Mer" and "Marie, Marie," the golden throated Trenet proves himself a stylish performer, and an impeccable songwriter. Sadly missing from this anthology is the infectious "Boum," a charming tune about the heart that featured prominently in the 1991 comedy/drama Toto Le Hero. While La Mer succeeds in successfully introducing audiences to the singer, 1990s Extraordinary Garden: The Very Best Of Charles Trenet offers a more complete overview of this wonderful musicians storied career.

Biography

Born: 18 May 1913 in Narbonne, France

Genre: French Pop

Years Active: '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s

Charles Trenet was among the last of his kind of singer, a holdover from the era of pre-World War II France and the prime of Maurice Chevalier, as well as singer/composers such as Georges Brassens and Léo Ferré. Originally an art student, Trenet turned to singing in his early twenties, initially in partnership with pianist Johnny Hess in a duo billed as "Charles and Johnny." In his earliest stage persona, Trenet was also known as a musical impressionist, with a special penchant for doing exaggerated...
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