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Charles Aznavour (French pronunciation: ​[ʃaʁl aznavuʁ]; born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian on 22 May 1924)[1][A] is a French and Armenian[4] singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Aznavour is known for his unique tenor[5] voice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has written more than 1,200 songs, sung in eight languages,[6] sold more than 180 million records.[7]

He is one of France's most popular and enduring singers.[8][9] He has been dubbed France's Frank Sinatra,[10][11] while music critic Stephen Holden has described Aznavour as "French pop deity."[12] He is also arguably the most famous Armenian of his time.[8][13] In 1998, Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.[14]

He has sung for presidents, popes and royalty, as well as at humanitarian events. In response to the 1988 Armenian earthquake, he founded the charitable organization Aznavour for Armenia along with his long-time friend impresario Levon Sayan. In 2009, he was appointed ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland, as well as Armenia's permanent delegate to the United Nations at Geneva.[15] Aznavour is the longest standing “A list” star, still filling major venues all over the world.[16] He started his most recent tour in 2014.

Albums:

1953 - Jezebel 
1955 - Le feutre taupe 
1955 - Sur ma vie 
1958 - C'est ça 1958
1960 - Je m'vojas déjà 
1961 - Il faut savoir 
1963 - La mamma 
1963 - Qui 
1964 - Hier encore 
1965 - '65 
1965 - La Boheme 
1966 - De t'avoir aimee 
1967 - Entre deux reves 
1969 - Desormais 
1972 - Idiote je t'aime 
1974 - Visages de l'amour 
1976 - Voilà que tu reviens 
1978 - Je n'ai pas vu le temps passer 
1980 - Autobiographie 
1982 - Une première danse 
1983 - Charles chante Aznavour et Dimey 
1992 - J'aime Paris au mois de mai 
1995 - Aznavour & Minnelli au Palais des Congrès de Paris - CD 1 
1995 - Aznavour & Minnelli au Palais des Congrès de Paris - CD 2 
1996 - 40 chansons d'or - CD 1 
1996 - 40 chansons d'or - CD 2 
1996 - Aznavour chante Noel 
1997 - Plus bleu 
2000 - Aznavour  
2003 - Chansons de films 
2004 - Platinum Collection (3CD) 
2004 - Platinum Collection 3CD 
2008 - Duos 
2009 - Charles Aznavour And The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 
2015 - Encores 
2015 - Live In Het Sportpaleis
2016 - Collected (3CD)
Die großen CHANSONS