Sa Jeunesse - A Tribute To Charles Aznavour

Here I am singing a magical song. A song that was written in 1942, by a true hero of mine, Charles Aznavour. He was only 18 when he wrote it, and now at age 86, he sings it better than he ever has. He has such an incredible voice, and what a magnificent performer! He is on par with such legends as Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra, and Bobby Darin. Not many people belong to that club! An amazing singer, songwriter ("She", "Yesterday, When I Was Young", "What Makes A Man", the list goes on, and on), performer, actor, and author. His song, "Sa Jeunesse" (meaning "His Youth") deals with the fleeting of time, and fleeting youth. How could he have been so in tune with life, so early? Thank goodness he was! This song is a masterpiece, just as all of his other songs are. I don't speak French, but can read, and understand it, un peu, (tee hee!) so I thought I'd give this one a try. It's one of my absolute favorites. I hope you'll enjoy my version of this classic song!

Greg :))

P.S.: I want to send out a big thank you to my very talented friend, Dan (TheTimeDevourer here on YT) for the wonderful portrait that he made for me. It can be seen here, at the very end of the video. Thank you so much, my friend!


Ici je chante une chanson qui est magique. Une chanson qui a été écrit en 1942, par un véritable héros de la mine, Charles Aznavour. Il n'avait que 18 ans quand il a écrit, et maintenant à l'âge de 86 ans, il chante mieux que lui n'a jamais. Il a une telle voix incroyable, et ce qu'est un artiste magnifique! Il va de pair avec des légendes telles que Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra, et Bobby Darin. Peu de gens appartenant à ce club! Un chanteur extraordinaire, auteur-compositeur (​​"Tous Les Visages de l'Amour", "Hier Encore", "Comme Ils Disent", la liste est longue, et sur​​), interprète, acteur et auteur. Sa chanson, "Sa Jeunesse" traite de la fuite du temps, et la jeunesse qui s'enfuit. Comment aurait-il été aussi en phase avec la vie, si tôt? Heureusement, il a été! Cette chanson est un chef-d'œuvre, tout comme tous ses autres chansons sont. Je ne parle pas français, mais peut lire un peu, alors j'ai pensé que je donnerais à celui-ci un essai. C'est un de mes favoris absolus. J'espère que vous apprécierez ma version de cette chanson classique!

Greg:))

PS: Je tiens à adresser un grand merci à mon ami très talentueux, Dan (TheTimeDevourer ici sur YT) pour le magnifique portrait qu'il a fait pour moi. Il peut être vu ici, à la fin de la vidéo. Merci beaucoup, mon ami!


Rough English Translation Of The Song:

When one holds
Between his hands
This wealth
Of being twenty
Tomorrow's
Full of promises
When love leans on us
To give us its sleepless nights

When we see
Far ahead
Laugh at life
Embroidered with hope
Rich of choice
And craziness
We have to drink 'til drunkenness
Our youth

Because every moment
from our twenties
Are counted
And never again
Will the time lost
Face us again
It goes by

Often in vain
We hold out our hands
And we regret
It is too late
On its way
Nothing stops it
We can't constantly keep
Our youth

Before smiling and we leave childhood
Before knowing youth runs away
It seems so short that we're all surprised
Before understanding it we leave existence

When one holds
Between his hands
This wealth
Of being twenty
Tomorrows
Full of promises
When love leans on us
To give us its sleepless nights

When we see
Far ahead
Laugh at life
Embroidered with hope
Rich of choice
And craziness
We have to drink 'til drunkenness
Our youth

Because every moment
from our twenties
Is counted
And never again
Will the time lost
Face us again
It goes by

Often in vain
We hold out our hands
And we regret
It is too late
On its way
Nothing stops it
We can't constantly keep
Our youth


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[DollyAU]

Beautiful Greg :) :) millions of stars :) :) you are the best Greg :) :)

Suzy xxxx

[MrPapaGeorgio1901]

You've obviously studied the phrasing of such a difficult song. Absolutely beautiful! Well done!

[acordeonhobby]

muy lindo tributo.

felicitaciones

jose

[Naotoshi100]

WOOW I'm just amazed.. Absoulutely lovely and beautiful :) It's one of the best covers I have ever seen really!! All thumbs up!! you are the greatest.

[THEJONESPACK]

Great job pally! A fantastic tribute

Your British Pals,

The Jones Pack

[swampzoid]

wOw - very extra lovely

[tenor2792]

Very Nice !!

[Artforall100]

cool

[et7waage1]

Beautiful song and wonderful montage! Thank you!

[CBSEye]

Kid, where ever did you learn to sing French like that! Just watched your video tribute to Charles again and was utterly captivated. I noticed you both have the same eyes, big, brown and soulful. I am so fortunate to have seem him on stage. I thank you for listing him in such good company. Keep singing, Kid, Jersey Guy

[RINGOFE]

this is so nice and smoothy, but also dynamic singing

[Dorm2003]

Greg, I was dumbfounded, I always love listening to you, and this rendition was more than impressive, more then just talent. I could never have believed in million years that you would deliver this in the way that you did. You sing from the heart...and your French is pretty good as well!