CHARLES AZNAVOUR Yesterday when i was young REACTION - Great song with fantastic vocals

[@marybaillie8907]

Charles was a French Armenian singer, with a great vibrato tenor voice. He was known as France's Frank Sinatra and sold over 180 million records during his career. This is absolutely a beautifully written song with thought worthy lyrics and beautiful instrumentation along with Charle's excellent delivery. It has been covered by Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Andy Williams and Dusty Springfield to name a few. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Hein. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@roadwary]

I've known about him by a friend in France. His nationality is/was French. Good comment Mary

[@marybaillie8907]

​@@roadwaryThank you. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

[@realsergegrenier6857]

In the French-speaking world (especially France and Quebec) Charles Aznavour was huge. Too many titles to mention here, but La Bohème ( also about the passage of time) , Tu te laisses aller (about a man not looking at his wife the way he used to) and Les bateaux (a young man yearning for the freedom to be a sailor) are a few of his gems.

[@NathanVeenstra]

I don’t know why, but I read “French American singer” and it boggled my mind. Then I thought: he was Armenian, right?, and re-read it to see that was what you actually wrote. 😅

[@marybaillie8907]

@NathanVeenstra That's funny, I read it the same the next day, so you're not alone Nathan. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

[@clannad99germany70]

Aznavour composed this wonderful, awesome song. But there is also a great, amazing cover version of this song by the late Dusty Springfield. I always lovd this song, and both, the harmonies and the lyrics too !!!

[@alanbrown8527]

Bob Dylan has often cited Charles Aznavour as one of his favorite singer songwriters. He talks of seeing him at Carnegie Hall in the early 60’s.

[@riccardoangeli802]

Dylan ha fatto anche una cover di Aznavour... In italiano "Momenti si Momenti no"

[@carminebokesch1279]

Love "I Drink" which Dylan introduced me to on his XM show

[@naro818]

This song was originally recorded in French, like all his songs. He later translated it into English. In French, it’s called Heir Encore. Very much worth a listen.

[@roadwary]

One of the best international voices from France. Elvis covered one or more of his songs

[@janefones5505]

Very beautiful with a powerful song

[@francinefernandes2007]

He had a beautiful voice R.I.P Maestro Charles Aznavour❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidpeters3857]

One of my favourite ever songs…….as-nar-vor …..great reaction as always brother

[@cosmiccowboy7764]

Roy Clark made this famous on TV Show Hee Haw

[@jamespasifull3424]

Well, as it was written by Charles Aznavour, I'll stick with his original! Roy Clark's version did well in the USA, but few people know him anywhere else, while Aznavour is known worldwide......... except the USA!! THAT'S how irony works!! 🤣

[@patst1944]

I first saw Charles on the Dame Edna show many, many years ago, he sang “The Old Fashioned Way”, there are videos of him singing this, I love this song. “She” is another great song, there is an official video for this one. After seeing him on Dame Edna I bought his greatest hits on 8 track, then eventually on cd every song is wonderful

[@dsusan17]

This is a beautiful version. Roy Clark also did a great version. Great analysis and reaction Harri!

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

Roy Clark has a beautiful cover of this song too ! ❤😢😊

[@Ranman1]

This song follows and takes you through life, just like he is singing about. This song is life.

[@debbiechang5781]

This is such a beautiful song. I have heard this done by other artists like Andy Williams, Glen Campbell and Perry Como but never heard this original version by the man who wrote it. This version is very lovely and passionate. Thanks Harri and Hein 🌺✌️

[@waltw4537]

Great reaction. Thanks.

[@pablodelnorte9746]

Even in English, Charles' expression tears at my heartstrings.

[@romainrousseau259]

Si , vous cherchez une chanson enjouée , très positive d'un point de vue émotionnel , très bien écrite . Enfin , c'est ma chanson préférée d' Aznavour : " Emmène-moi " . Je pense que vous apprécierez la performance . Salut

[@1957PLATO]

Back in the day when songs had melodies.

[@MonsieurBooyah]

one of the saddest most beautiful songs ever, especially in french. up there with I Will Wait for You

[@fjavierbaezasoto]

Aznavour FOREVER !😊

[@heinruh9788]

Thank you

[@brendanmarchal]

You should react to another song of Charles Aznavour, maybe "Mes emmerdes" or English re-orchestrated version "Pretty Shitty Days" Nostalgic but funny mood

[@schattenfell4474]

Please do more reacts of him. He was so great

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

You should listen to his other song called ( SHE )

[@robertrodrigues7319]

Unparalleled

[@1phildefer323]

Tu devrais écouter cette chanson en français,les paroles sont magnifiques......

[@jamespasifull3424]

Charles Aznavour was Armenian/French, hence the strong accent, which I think was one of his his greatest assets, plus of course, his ability to 'live' the lyrics he's singing!

[@Mattdirk59]

Was only aware of Roy Clark's marvelous rendition. I looked up this gentleman and discovered that he is the man who actually penned this lovely song. His performance is a bit different than Clarks hit. But, knowing that he, himself wrote this gem....absolutely as good as Clark's version.

[@richardfox1605]

He actually originally sang this in French even if you don't understand it very well ots still heart rendering

[@Pauba1946]

How about l “windsmills of your mind” and “A Young Girl” both by Noel Harrison ( son of Rex Harrison “. On the women’s side do “is that all there is” and One more Ride on the Merry Go Round. Both by Peggy Lee. They are in the same ilk as this Charles As Na Vor (phonetically)

[@michaelmartin4910]

Dame Shirley Bassey did a cover of this song.

[@annehayes-grillo6600]

I think this song is similar to Frank Sinatra, but not "My Way", but "It Was A Very Good Year". You should listen to that one.

[@Zyryad]

The Orignal is Hier Encore J'Avais 20 ans : Yesterday again I was 20. Means : "In my mind I'm always 20" But....

[@robertblake1228]

The first 5 words explain the song.

[@sandrabentley8111]

Well he's saying he lived a full life when he was young, he played the game, never thinking of the future and now he can't do the things he did when he was young. Not sad. Realistic.

[@LetsChillPage]

*Hier encore, j'avais vingt ans...* (Just yesterday, I was twenty's) is the original title. I prefer the French lyrics, which are much more hard-hitting and bitter. *My way* is also a French song, in fact... *Claude Francois - Comme d'habitude (1967)* ☺The French original version was never equaled (in the purest tradition of the soul songs of Otis Redding, Mavis Stapple or The Supremes of whom Claude François, the author and performer, was a fan). Find it on copilunio channel, you'll fall of your chair, sure! Find a good translation, cause the original lyrics are deeper and sadder than the American transposition.

[@cellevangiel5973]

My way is originaly a french song as well : Comme d'habitude.

[@1phildefer323]

As-tu écouté la version française?........YOU SHOULD........

[@robertjaget5742]

Das song ist in duo mit elton jones

[@robertjaget5742]

Ist french accent

[@lo4562]

I'm french And I'm stunned by the quality of the traduction, the lyrics in french have nothing to do with tose lyrics but the feeling if well transfered in the traduction

[@lo4562]

The feelings is* sorry

[@belovedabstract3568]

yeah , roy clark did it way better

[@jerriewaid3997]

You're right Roy did it better but it would be hard to follow Roy Clark this gentleman did all right it's a beautiful song

[@Ker-mk3bf]

@@jerriewaid3997 Watching Roy sing this song brought tears to my eyes.

[@AP-gb3eh]

I love Clark’s version but what if he had to sing in French listened to by a Frenchman ☮️

[@belovedabstract3568]

@@AP-gb3eh at last , someone mentions the elephant in the room , lol . his accent sounds like he has a lisp ...it was unlistenable for me

[@jamespasifull3424]

Charles Aznavour will never be as good as an American singer......... to American listeners! How predictable! 🙄