Anthologie 1953-1959 – Direction : Andre Bernard Avec L

Gilbert BEcaud was known in France as Monsieur 100 000 volts. He contributed to bring about a revolution in French song (and the country’s music-halls) in the mid-Fifties, and today the name BEcaud – and his songs – are icons in France’s artistic heritage. This selection compiled by AndrE Bernard gives us the chance to rediscover BEcaud’s first steps on the road to becoming a Chanson legend, with 36 titles accompanied by an illustrated booklet, containing Charles Aznavour’s reminiscences. Patrick FREMEAUX