Charles Aznavour's Farewell Tour

What it's about: Last night we went to "La Place des Arts", Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier to see an amazing concert given by this little 82 years French (sons of Armenian emmigrants) old man that is Charles Aznavour, The Frank Sinatra of the French! My favourite aunt used to listen to his records all the time, and as I grew older I learned to like his style and his meaningful lyrics.

He was on stage with 10 musicians, including 2 chorist-singers. He gave a 2 hour show, no intermission. He wrote over 800 songs, and did his selected "Best Of"

What I thought of it: I've been wanting to see him for a while now, so when I heard (a few months ago alreday) that he would come to Montreal, yet again, for his Farewell Tour, I told my husband we just had to go. He also grew up with his grand-mother listening to those songs. Hubby managed to get us tickets - they were expensive, but worth every penny! All 2,982 seats were filled with people of all ages, surprisingly enough, even if the majority of the crowd was a little older...

My favorite scene/quote: I have a few favourites among his successes, like "Emmenez-moi", or "Les Comédiens" or "Hier Encore". His voice is still so strong and crisp. I truly enjoyed the show, and I must say that once or twice I had to wipe a few terars as all the memories from my favourite aunt came rushing back to me...