Charles Trenet

AVous Etes Jolie
BBoum

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: DB1847
Genre: Voice
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #51

Charles Trenet, the French singer and songwriter, recorded two of his most celebrated songs: "Vous Êtes Jolie" and "Boum". The latter was one of his signature hits. This Columbia DB1847 dates to the late 1930s–1940s and represents Trenet at the height of his European fame.

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