The songs of Georges Brassens (1) with English translation

Ninety of the best-known songs of Georges Brassens with videos of Brassens performing the songs and English translations - also textual and biographical comments

Thursday, 28 February 2008

Aupres de mon arbre Nostalgia for the simple life he once enjoyed

After Georges Brassens had achieved world-wide success, he was a wealthy man, living in the greatest of comfort. However, when he looks bac...

Wednesday, 20 February 2008

Oncle Archibald Video and Text

Oncle Archibald Uncle Archibald was a self-effacing, trusting man, too easily used by others. After he had dropped dead chasing a thief w...

Saturday, 16 February 2008

Le Gorille - Video and Text

"Le Gorille," was Georges Brassens’ first single. It was released at the end of 1952. It caused controversy and was banned ...

Tuesday, 12 February 2008

Le parapluie - Video Lyrics Translation

Brassens is at his most gentle and romantic. Some people think that this describes his first meeting with his long-term companion, Joha Heim...

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