''Amoureux de Paname'' is the title by which the unnamed debut album from French singer-songwriter
Renaud
Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ...
is commonly known. It was released in 1975 by
Polydor Records
Polydor Records Ltd. is a German-British record label that operates as part of Universal Music Group. It has a close relationship with Universal's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, which distributes Polydor's releases in the United States. ...
, and while not a commercial success, anti-
bourgeoisie
The bourgeoisie ( , ) is a social class, equivalent to the middle or upper middle class. They are distinguished from, and traditionally contrasted with, the proletariat by their affluence, and their great cultural and financial capital. They ...
songs like "Hexagone" caused considerable public interest and provided Renaud a springboard to his future success.
Track listing
All songs were written by
Renaud Séchan
Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ...
except where noted.
Side one
#"Amoureux de Paname" – 2:32
#"Société, tu m'auras pas!" – 2:30
#"Petite fille des sombres rues" – 2:30
#"La Java sans joie" – 3:49
#"Gueule d'aminche" – 4:19
#"La Coupole" – 1:45
Side two
#"Hexagone" – 5:30
#"Écoutez-moi les gavroches" (Renaud Séchan, Jacqueline Néro, François Bernheim) – 3:28
#"Rita (Chanson d'amour)" – 0:36
#"Camarade bourgeois" – 2:23
#"Le Gringalet" – 2:21
#"La Menthe à l'eau" – 2:42
#"Greta" – 2:03
Tracks 2 and 7 were included on the compilation ''The Meilleur of Renaud (75–85)''. Track 7 was also included on the CD ''Ma Compil''. Track 7 was covered for the tribute album ''
La Bande à Renaud
''La Bande à Renaud'' is a series of two tribute albums to French singer Renaud, consisting of songs of his performed by various other artists. The albums were released in June and October 2014, respectively.
''La Bande à Renaud''
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Personnel
* Renaud - vocals
* François Bernheim - musical direction
* Jacqueline Herrenschmidt – musical direction
*Scarabee Blanc - arrangements, recording
;Technical
*Claude Malet - photography
References
1975 debut albums
Renaud albums
Polydor Records albums
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