👍👌👏 To say this MAN does justice to the Charles Aznavour's masterpiece is an understatement. There are very few songs that have such an impact in fighting bigotry and intolerance, and very few who can go on stage and deliver their message. BRAVO to Marc Almond for being "man enough" and more than "enough" to do so! 👍👌👏
A beautiful version - earlier this week I was overjoyed to see Marc in concert at The Brighton Dome - Charles Aznavour a hero for my cause - written 1972 in support of his gay friends who at that time lived hidden lives - which is still the situation right now in so many parts of the world - to this day Russia refuses to permit Charles to perform as he has ALWAYS insisted this song can be performed.
I have now rethought my juvenile criticism of Marc Almond. Sometimes it's good to be wrong cause you can go from being judgmental to being more open-minded. Thank you, Marc...
Touching comment, this song was originally written and sung by French Charles Aznavour, Mark borrowed many Aznavours songs to release a wonderful thought provoking album...been hooked on Almond since " à lover s spurned" greetings from France without the translator
I first heard this sung by the late Charles Aznavour in the late 70's, just listened again today because of his passing. Listing to Marc Almond (first time I ever heard the name) But this guy put the same true feeling and Mr. Azanavour but he made it his own. Thank you for your beautiful rendition>
I remember seeing Marc perform at London Pride back in the 90’s and there was a technical problem with his backing track. So instead of stopping, he told the sound guys to sort it out while he sang the next song 'a cappella’. It was the moment I realised what a truly gifted artist he is. The clarity of his voice was so powerful I found myself crying because of its beauty. I consider myself very lucky to have seen him perform a number of times over the years, I hope to see him again in the future.
indeed, jealous! lol. as a gay man myself (living in Orlando, Florida), i loved this song the very first time i heard it. We need the message in this song and from other artists like Jimmy Somerville now more than ever. i am shocked at the hatred around us all nowadays. i am ashamed of fellow humans, and intolerance. i hate to admit i am intolerant of others as well. i cannot accept a group of religious people (muslims) who does not accept us. shame on me for that. coexistance be damned. the Pulse nightclub massacre happened 10 miles from where i sit right now. I at one time lived 2 blocks from there. i have been there numerous times, my partner and i know the staff who worked there. we knew several of the now deceased victims. life is very short. thanks Marc Almond for being such an amazing performer and human, and for spreading a message of love and acceptance! thanks for sharing this great song.
Marc helps me through my darkest moments, (I am not gay, but I have always felt on the outside looking in). When I listen to Marc I never feel alone, it's okay to be who you are.
A flawless rendition of a truly heart-wrenching song. I dare you to listen to this and not have a lump in your throat at its conclusion. STUNNING lyrics!
OUTSTANDING performance. He's somehow speaking to the souls not only of the people for whom this amazing song is about. I'm a straight woman and this has made me tear up since I was 15. He's truly unbelievable.
Oh wait a minute Marc! This song is so beautiful.. But you introduce it with. "...To be different in the face of adversity"... I am not gay but I also have differences... You are absolutely right, society likes to put a label on every thing, . And if there is something a little bit wrong, you are rapidly isolated. If we could stop to put labels on whatever this man or this woman are, there would not be so many solitaire people. Oh, Marc you are so underrated in UK but you brought great compositors there and you make it very well. Thank you.
1) Marc Almond has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. 2) Reminds me of telling my parents, "You found me out. Yes, I'm in love with a woman" and being told it was either deprogramming or disownment (I chose the latter, of course). 3) Utter tearjerker. And may future generations not have to go through such woe. Our love may dare speak its name, now, which is an improvement over before, but we have a long way to go.
I heard this song for the first time last night. The words, and story behind it is brilliant. People should be able to live there lives, as they please without people being hostile towards them.
Everytime I hear Marc Almond I am taken back to 1982, in the middle of an ice cold winter, locked in the basement with only 1 small westward facing window, where late in the afternoon the almost-setting sun would reach the window and be my only company, save my Non-Stop-Erotic-Cabaret Album and that small sliver of daylight. Endless days would pass like this until I realized the basement door wasn't locked. Ahh Marc Almond, how I love thee
This is a beautiful rendition of the song. I enjoyed it very much. I prefer Liza's slower version though, she sings it with a lot of passion. Thank the gods we have such a beacon of hope and strength standing with the gay community
My mother was a christian and she loved everyone unconditionally, as her religion taught her. Careful who you point fingers at, you're just as guilty as those you criticize. Its funny that the people who call others Haters seem to have the most hate in their heart. Judge Not works both ways. There are bad specimens in every group, unfortunately they get the most attention, dont let them sour your whole image. Love you.
Marc Almond is just such a sublime singer over so many decades!! HE is still a fantastic singer and entertainer beyond belief!! Would love to follow him on tour, BUT sickness benefit does not allow !!
I want to thank artistes like Marc Almond especially and Jimmy sommerville, tom robinson and bronski beat for bring there in their times. Being much older no one sang about their gay life, this song by Marc is absolutely fantastic. Thank you Marc.
Sorry to other comments praising Marc's rendition of this great track but Charles Aznavour he is Not! I like Marc and his music, this is at best a 3/10, NOBODY can replicate Aznavour because the emotion he shows in his music is from living in war torn France/Europe during Hitlers European Tour of 1939-1945 and he has his own style thats impossible to replicate. RIP Charles Aznavour. Respec sir.
Lyrics to What Makes A Man A Man My mum and I we live alone A great apartment is our home In Fairhome Towers I have to keep me company Two dogs, a cat, a parakeet Some plants and flowers I help my mother with the chores I wash, she dries, I do the floors We work together I shop and cook and sew a bit Though mum does too I must admit I do it better At night I work in a strange bar Impersonating every star I'm quite deceiving The customers come in with doubt And wonder what I'm all about But leave believing I do a very special show Where I am nude from head to toe After stripteasing Each night the men look so surprised I change my sex before their eyes Tell me if you can What makes a man a man At 3 o'clock or so I meet With friends to have a bite to eat And conversation We love to empty out our hearts With every subject from the arts To liberation We love to pull apart someone And spread some gossip just for fun Or start a rumour We let our hair down, so to speak And mock ourselves with tongue-in-cheek And inside humour So many times we have to pay For having fun and being gay It's not amusing There's always those that spoil our games By finding fault and calling names Always accusing They draw attention to themselves At the expense of someone else It's so confusing Yet they make fun of how I talk And imitate the way I walk Tell me if you can What makes a man a man My masquerade comes to an end And I go home to bed again Alone and friendless I close my eyes, I think of him I fantasise what might have been My dreams are endless We love each other but it seems The love is only in my dreams It's so one sided But in this life I must confess The search for love and hapiness Is unrequited I ask myself what I have got Of what I am and what I'm not What have I given The answers come from those who make The rules that some of us must break Just to keep living I know my life is not a crime I'm just a victim of my time I stand defenceless Nobody has the right to be The judge of what is right for me Tell me if you can What make a man a man Tell me if you can Tell me if you can Tell me if you can What makes a man a man
My mum and I we live alone A great apartment is our home In fairhome towers I have to keep me company Two cats, a dog, a parakeet Some plants and flowers I help my mother with the chores I wash, she dries, I do the floors We work together I shop and cook and sew a bit Though mum does too, I must admit I do it better At night I work in a strange bar Impersonating every star I'm quite deceiving The customers come in with doubt And wonder what I'm all about But leave believing I do a very special show Where I am nude from head to toe After stripteasing Each night the men look so surprised I change my sex before their eyes Tell me if you can What makes a man a man At 3 o'clock or so I meet With friends to have a bite to eat And conversation We love to empty out our hearts With every subject from the arts To liberation We love to pull apart someone And spread some gossip just for fun Or start a rumour We let our hair down, so to speak And mock ourselves with tongue-in-cheek And inside humour So many times we have to pay For having fun and being gay It's not amusing There's always those that spoil our games By finding fault and calling names Always accusing They draw attention to themselves At the expense of someone else It's so confusing Yet they make fun of how I walk And imitate the way I talk Tell me if you can What makes a man a man My masquerade comes to an end And I go home to bed again Alone and friendless I shut my eyes, I think of him I fantasise what might have been My dreams are endless We love each other but it seems The love lives only in my dreams It's so one sided But in this life I must confess The search for love and hapiness Is unrequited I ask myself what I have got Of what I am and what I'm not What am I giving? The answers come from those who make The rules that some of us must break Just to keep living I know my life is not a crime I'm just a victim of my time I stand defenceless Nobody has the right to be The judge of what is right for me Tell me if you can What make a man a man Tell me if you can Tell me if you can Tell me if you can What makes a man a man
I loved the original French sang by Aznavour he was a genius song writer! I heard the Liza Minnelli’s version Didn’t like it BUT this one is the Best of All in English!! Bravo Marc👏👏👍👍🥰❤️
I was at this concert with my family, my mum brother, we held hands and cried...such amazing words and marc does it so well ...my mum loves her gay gay sons (yes both of us) ha ha its in the genes well 501s anyway xx
Wonderfull Marc, the best performance ever, Mr Aznavour many thanks, this song is written for Mr Almond and only. No one could sing it better... No matter about sexuality, it's about soul and loneliness, passion, takin' n givin'....
I have a great admiration for your courage and singing talents Marc. This is a very sensitive and "maybe also personal to you". You are fortunate to `seem` quite relaxed on stage? this of course always adds to a far better performance doesn't it Marc? Carry on the good work and [in a way] promotion of the gay content. Well done my friend.
Aznavour sang this 40 years ago, he took the chance of talking about "us", him a straight men impersonating one of us, even today not many artist dare to do that. If we can freely be what we are today it is because of people like Marc Almond and Aznavour who did dared.
organboi You AGAIN? Piss off to some autotuned rappers like Kanye West, who MURDERED Bohemian rhapsody at Glastonbury...couldn't sing 'happy birthday' even if his life depended on it! why are you even here? TROLL!
+organboi if you don't like or understand his style of singing, why on earth are you commenting on more than one of his videos....this guy is one the great singers from Britain along with Billy McKenzie , Andy Bell etc. UK have come out with some great artists ...not like the pish out now who can't sing live...!!
La plus juste traduction et interprétation de Charles Aznavour par Mark Almond que j'ai commencé à connaître mieux dès A Lovers spurned...tous ses albums ultérieurs même avec l Armée Rouge, Mark , une présence, une présence, ses costumes et toujours actif en Allemagne cette année. Désolée Charles, il chante mieux par don des cieux
as a gay guy ,living in Ireland.in the 21st century .there is still bigots and ignorant ppl around ,i didnt choose to be gay .i was born this way this is a haunting song but its soo true
Bravo. Came here looking for the Aznavour original. This is also a very good performance. The question transcends “sexual orientation” - What makes a man a man?. “Tell me if you can?”..
There is no certain scientific evidence I know of that gives a clear answer, however there are many many interesting studies and articles out there, why don't you treat yourself to a bit of Google.
Very beautiful song, it was originally sang by Charles Aznavour, a famous French-Armenian singer. UA-cam him, his version is interesting as well. This song is originally in French.
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I'm straight, but love this song a lot. Marc brought it to the new heights.
Charles Aznavour was straight as well...that makes the song so incredibly strong.
Who can sing songs of Charles Aznavour or Jacques Brel, 2 giants ? Mr Almond, another big one. Great !
👍👌👏 To say this MAN does justice to the Charles Aznavour's masterpiece is an understatement. There are very few songs that have such an impact in fighting bigotry and intolerance, and very few who can go on stage and deliver their message. BRAVO to Marc Almond for being "man enough" and more than "enough" to do so! 👍👌👏
Very well put!!❤
My mum would sing the Charles Aznavour song to me when I was young, honestly she knew but kept my secret close , Thank Goodness ❤️
@@StevieTiller-ze5yf Very moving. Mums like yours are all about ever reaching love.
I am totally obsessed with this song when sung by Charles Aznavour , this version by Marc Almond is very good as well.
Once again, the French lyrics are really special, stronger, stricking in straight forward short descriptive.
Impressive storytelling through lyrics and amazing performance
I want to cry when I hear that song
A very beautiful song
A beautiful version - earlier this week I was overjoyed to see Marc in concert at The Brighton Dome - Charles Aznavour a hero for my cause - written 1972 in support of his gay friends who at that time lived hidden lives - which is still the situation right now in so many parts of the world - to this day Russia refuses to permit Charles to perform as he has ALWAYS insisted this song can be performed.
I have now rethought my juvenile criticism of Marc Almond. Sometimes it's good to be wrong cause you can go from being judgmental to being more open-minded. Thank you, Marc...
Touching comment, this song was originally written and sung by French Charles Aznavour, Mark borrowed many Aznavours songs to release a wonderful thought provoking album...been hooked on Almond since " à lover s spurned" greetings from France without the translator
Such a massively underated performer. Yes BRAVO Marc Almond !
Just beautiful, Marc Almond is one of the most underrated singers in the world today.
I first heard this sung by the late Charles Aznavour in the late 70's, just listened again today because of his passing. Listing to Marc Almond (first time I ever heard the name) But this guy put the same true feeling and Mr. Azanavour but he made it his own. Thank you for your beautiful rendition>
i've been a fan of marc's for over 30 years! I hope you discover more of his work, and his wonderful voice x
I was at his concert in Moscow in 1993. I will never forget him. He was so beautiful, so sincere.
Marc Almond did a great interpretation of the song by Charles Aznavour.
I remember seeing Marc perform at London Pride back in the 90’s and there was a technical problem with his backing track. So instead of stopping, he told the sound guys to sort it out while he sang the next song 'a cappella’. It was the moment I realised what a truly gifted artist he is. The clarity of his voice was so powerful I found myself crying because of its beauty. I consider myself very lucky to have seen him perform a number of times over the years, I hope to see him again in the future.
Lucky You. Back in the early ‘80’s in NYC I waited on him at David’s Potbelly Cafe in the West Village. He’s a LEGEND!!!
I was lucky enough to be in the audience for this performance. One of my top 10.
I am so jealous myself... Marc Almond is one of the most rare artists, he is incomparable.
indeed, jealous! lol. as a gay man myself (living in Orlando, Florida), i loved this song the very first time i heard it. We need the message in this song and from other artists like Jimmy Somerville now more than ever. i am shocked at the hatred around us all nowadays. i am ashamed of fellow humans, and intolerance. i hate to admit i am intolerant of others as well. i cannot accept a group of religious people (muslims) who does not accept us. shame on me for that. coexistance be damned. the Pulse nightclub massacre happened 10 miles from where i sit right now. I at one time lived 2 blocks from there. i have been there numerous times, my partner and i know the staff who worked there. we knew several of the now deceased victims. life is very short. thanks Marc Almond for being such an amazing performer and human, and for spreading a message of love and acceptance! thanks for sharing this great song.
Lucky you.
@@shanedangers this song is originally by the legendary Armenian-French singer Charles Aznavour. It was written by him in the 60’s I believe
I'm Gay. I have always been. This song gave me a voice. I still wonder....what makes a man a man?
He expresses my doubts so well.
Marc helps me through my darkest moments, (I am not gay, but I have always felt on the outside looking in). When I listen to Marc I never feel alone, it's okay to be who you are.
his brain
This song is amazing for all of us gay or not !!! Respect
It is a bit ironic, that my homophobic mother introduced me to this song, isn't it?
One of the most beautiful songs ever. And you are a great singer. ❤you.
A flawless rendition of a truly heart-wrenching song. I dare you to listen to this and not have a lump in your throat at its conclusion. STUNNING lyrics!
Well, almost all Charles Aznavour's songs have stunning lyrics.
OUTSTANDING performance. He's somehow speaking to the souls not only of the people for whom this amazing song is about. I'm a straight woman and this has made me tear up since I was 15. He's truly unbelievable.
What makes a man? The courage to stand up and be counted. Marc Almond is a real man!
Marc please do another gig at Huddersfield town hall x x x
this song is by Charles Aznavour, Marc just did a cover
Still He stood up his whole life!
@@Kristov818 A good cover though.
no he is a queen
Marc Almond could do no wrong in my eyes...been a fan since '83 and will be for lifetimes to come
Me too❤
Oh wait a minute Marc! This song is so beautiful.. But you introduce it with. "...To be different in the face of adversity"... I am not gay but I also have differences... You are absolutely right, society likes to put a label on every thing, . And if there is something a little bit wrong, you are rapidly isolated. If we could stop to put labels on whatever this man or this woman are, there would not be so many solitaire people.
Oh, Marc you are so underrated in UK but you brought great compositors there and you make it very well. Thank you.
A beautiful song, sung by a beautiful man.
As a transgender male this song has helped me through so many dark times.
i love Marc almond♡
1) Marc Almond has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. 2) Reminds me of telling my parents, "You found me out. Yes, I'm in love with a woman" and being told it was either deprogramming or disownment (I chose the latter, of course). 3) Utter tearjerker. And may future generations not have to go through such woe. Our love may dare speak its name, now, which is an improvement over before, but we have a long way to go.
This is my all-time favourite performance of this song.
Preach
It's good, but isn't the one from the Union Chapel in 2000 even better? It is in my opinion.
Aznavour's lyrics is breathtaking and incredibly deep. and this interpretation of the song is also great
this song and his voice make me cry . so deep and beautiful .Thank u Marc Almond
a great talent. A nice person and a real man who isn't scared to voice his feelings as this song proves
So sad that Aznavour left us.
He was one of the best songwriter ever.
I was at this concert and when he sang this there wasn't a sound in the hall. Beautiful and heartfelt. Still admire what he does -3
I heard this song for the first time last night. The words, and story behind it is brilliant. People should be able to live there lives, as they please without people being hostile towards them.
Everytime I hear Marc Almond I am taken back to 1982, in the middle of an ice cold winter, locked in the basement with only 1 small westward facing window, where late in the afternoon the almost-setting sun would reach the window and be my only company, save my Non-Stop-Erotic-Cabaret Album and that small sliver of daylight. Endless days would pass like this until I realized the basement door wasn't locked. Ahh Marc Almond, how I love thee
Beautiful to see you describe how you first found freedom.
That was touching
Great Voice , great man. Great song.
I love this man's voice
I was at this concert with my mother and brother, my mother held both our hands and we all cried at the beauty of this
Lucky you
Lucky
RIP Mr Charles Aznavour
This is a beautiful rendition of the song. I enjoyed it very much. I prefer Liza's slower version though, she sings it with a lot of passion. Thank the gods we have such a beacon of hope and strength standing with the gay community
My mother was a christian and she loved everyone unconditionally, as her religion taught her. Careful who you point fingers at, you're just as guilty as those you criticize. Its funny that the people who call others Haters seem to have the most hate in their heart. Judge Not works both ways. There are bad specimens in every group, unfortunately they get the most attention, dont let them sour your whole image. Love you.
Marc Almond is just such a sublime singer over so many decades!! HE is still a fantastic singer and entertainer beyond belief!! Would love to follow him on tour, BUT sickness benefit does not allow !!
One of the great chansons by Charles Aznavour.
WOW BEAUTIFUL performance just so heartfelt
Towards the end of this song I feel myself tear up a bit
MARC IS MY WHOLE SOUL
Tatjana Milošević he is an idol
It's been over a decade since I first heard the song, still get stung by it, no matter how many times you hear it...
His greatness transcends everything. Amazing.
This song is beautiful! I love this mans voice! Though Torch is still my favorite song he did.
I want to thank artistes like Marc Almond especially and Jimmy sommerville, tom robinson and bronski beat for bring there in their times. Being much older no one sang about their gay life, this song by Marc is absolutely fantastic. Thank you Marc.
The original song is by Charles Aznavour, "Comme ils disent"--published in 1972. But kudos to wonderful Marc Almond for the English version.
Sorry to other comments praising Marc's rendition of this great track but Charles Aznavour he is Not! I like Marc and his music, this is at best a 3/10, NOBODY can replicate Aznavour because the emotion he shows in his music is from living in war torn France/Europe during Hitlers European Tour of 1939-1945 and he has his own style thats impossible to replicate. RIP Charles Aznavour. Respec sir.
Lyrics to What Makes A Man A Man
My mum and I we live alone
A great apartment is our home
In Fairhome Towers
I have to keep me company
Two dogs, a cat, a parakeet
Some plants and flowers
I help my mother with the chores
I wash, she dries, I do the floors
We work together
I shop and cook and sew a bit
Though mum does too I must admit
I do it better
At night I work in a strange bar
Impersonating every star
I'm quite deceiving
The customers come in with doubt
And wonder what I'm all about
But leave believing
I do a very special show
Where I am nude from head to toe
After stripteasing
Each night the men look so surprised
I change my sex before their eyes
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
At 3 o'clock or so I meet
With friends to have a bite to eat
And conversation
We love to empty out our hearts
With every subject from the arts
To liberation
We love to pull apart someone
And spread some gossip just for fun
Or start a rumour
We let our hair down, so to speak
And mock ourselves with tongue-in-cheek
And inside humour
So many times we have to pay
For having fun and being gay
It's not amusing
There's always those that spoil our games
By finding fault and calling names
Always accusing
They draw attention to themselves
At the expense of someone else
It's so confusing
Yet they make fun of how I talk
And imitate the way I walk
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
My masquerade comes to an end
And I go home to bed again
Alone and friendless
I close my eyes, I think of him
I fantasise what might have been
My dreams are endless
We love each other but it seems
The love is only in my dreams
It's so one sided
But in this life I must confess
The search for love and hapiness
Is unrequited
I ask myself what I have got
Of what I am and what I'm not
What have I given
The answers come from those who make
The rules that some of us must break
Just to keep living
I know my life is not a crime
I'm just a victim of my time
I stand defenceless
Nobody has the right to be
The judge of what is right for me
Tell me if you can
What make a man a man
Tell me if you can
Tell me if you can
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
Marc almond is the best singer in the world and he is 66 years old now and he was 48 years old there I think he still has that voice
He was 35 here.
My mum and I we live alone
A great apartment is our home
In fairhome towers
I have to keep me company
Two cats, a dog, a parakeet
Some plants and flowers
I help my mother with the chores
I wash, she dries, I do the floors
We work together
I shop and cook and sew a bit
Though mum does too, I must admit
I do it better
At night I work in a strange bar
Impersonating every star
I'm quite deceiving
The customers come in with doubt
And wonder what I'm all about
But leave believing
I do a very special show
Where I am nude from head to toe
After stripteasing
Each night the men look so surprised
I change my sex before their eyes
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
At 3 o'clock or so I meet
With friends to have a bite to eat
And conversation
We love to empty out our hearts
With every subject from the arts
To liberation
We love to pull apart someone
And spread some gossip just for fun
Or start a rumour
We let our hair down, so to speak
And mock ourselves with tongue-in-cheek
And inside humour
So many times we have to pay
For having fun and being gay
It's not amusing
There's always those that spoil our games
By finding fault and calling names
Always accusing
They draw attention to themselves
At the expense of someone else
It's so confusing
Yet they make fun of how I walk
And imitate the way I talk
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
My masquerade comes to an end
And I go home to bed again
Alone and friendless
I shut my eyes, I think of him
I fantasise what might have been
My dreams are endless
We love each other but it seems
The love lives only in my dreams
It's so one sided
But in this life I must confess
The search for love and hapiness
Is unrequited
I ask myself what I have got
Of what I am and what I'm not
What am I giving?
The answers come from those who make
The rules that some of us must break
Just to keep living
I know my life is not a crime
I'm just a victim of my time
I stand defenceless
Nobody has the right to be
The judge of what is right for me
Tell me if you can
What make a man a man
Tell me if you can
Tell me if you can
Tell me if you can
What makes a man a man
Très expressif, comme la version originale
If I think of the pop scene, past & present, it would be a lot less without Marc Almond.
vive charles aznavour
I loved the original French sang by Aznavour he was a genius song writer! I heard the Liza Minnelli’s version Didn’t like it BUT this one is the Best of All in English!! Bravo Marc👏👏👍👍🥰❤️
this is a masterpiece ,no words to describe how much emotions it brings to me
I was at this concert with my family, my mum brother, we held hands and cried...such amazing words and marc does it so well ...my mum loves her gay gay sons (yes both of us) ha ha its in the genes well 501s anyway xx
what makes a huMan a huMan? We're all equal. ☮️
Magnifique version !!!!
Merci Charles Aznavour & Merci Marc Almond
Wonderfull Marc, the best performance ever, Mr Aznavour many thanks, this song is written for Mr Almond and only. No one could sing it better... No matter about sexuality, it's about soul and loneliness, passion, takin' n givin'....
I have a great admiration for your courage and singing talents Marc. This is a very sensitive and "maybe also personal to you". You are fortunate to `seem` quite relaxed on stage? this of course always adds to a far better performance doesn't it Marc? Carry on the good work and [in a way] promotion of the gay content. Well done my friend.
I used to watch this as a teen when thinking about coming out, now I'm 29 this year and it still gets to me.
I'm female.if I was born male id prey I was as good looking and talented as marc almond.......forget dirty builder men......
Aznavour sang this 40 years ago, he took the chance of talking about "us", him a straight men impersonating one of us, even today not many artist dare to do that.
If we can freely be what we are today it is because of people like Marc Almond and Aznavour who did dared.
love him and he is a great singer
writen original and best version by CHARLES AZNAVOUR
Fabulous. I had never heard anyone but Aznavour do this, but this is pitch perfect and much clearer. Bravo!!!
lisabocook Funny you should say pitch perfect, because it's anything BUT.
Really???
organboi You AGAIN? Piss off to some autotuned rappers like Kanye West, who MURDERED Bohemian rhapsody at Glastonbury...couldn't sing 'happy birthday' even if his life depended on it!
why are you even here? TROLL!
+organboi if you don't like or understand his style of singing, why on earth are you commenting on more than one of his videos....this guy is one the great singers from Britain along with Billy McKenzie , Andy Bell etc. UK have come out with some great artists ...not like the pish out now who can't sing live...!!
Now i can understand the words better
a great song by Charles Aznavour
Marc❤️❤️❤️
A single Y chromosome.
love how simple the arrangment is ...5 stars
Watching Marc sing this live in Birmingham 2 nights ago was absolutely heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measures ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chanson magnifiquement interprétée, avec émotion, tout y est.
Peolonius said to Laerteas (hamlet?) To thine own self be true
Great song...great performance.......
I have the original Charles Aznavour version of this brilliant song. Marc Almond really did it credit. Well done 👏 ✔️
This should have a billion views. Amazing.
Fucking love him
I'm almost in that cafe with them....powerful.
La plus juste traduction et interprétation de Charles Aznavour par Mark Almond que j'ai commencé à connaître mieux dès A Lovers spurned...tous ses albums ultérieurs même avec l Armée Rouge, Mark , une présence, une présence, ses costumes et toujours actif en Allemagne cette année. Désolée Charles, il chante mieux par don des cieux
Aznavour songs are only for Aznavour
as a gay guy ,living in Ireland.in the 21st century .there is still bigots and ignorant ppl around ,i didnt choose to be gay .i was born this way
this is a haunting song but its soo true
I was there
Bravo. Came here looking for the Aznavour original. This is also a very good performance. The question transcends “sexual orientation” - What makes a man a man?. “Tell me if you can?”..
the original song : Aznavour comme ils disent
NOBODY handles a song as masterfully as marc. he is impossible to copy. he is the best.
Not bad, but the original version by Charles Aznavour is outstanding.
Such a beautiful man ❤
Keeping the song alive in other renditions
A Great interpretation, no doubt. Very hard and very sentimental at the same time.
Sympathique reprise du " GRAND CHARLES " !
just amazing, so many intense questions all rolled up. This has always been a favorite song of mine
There is no certain scientific evidence I know of that gives a clear answer, however there are many many interesting studies and articles out there, why don't you treat yourself to a bit of Google.
Very beautiful song, it was originally sang by Charles Aznavour, a famous French-Armenian singer. UA-cam him, his version is interesting as well. This song is originally in French.
La si può cantare bene,ma l'eccellenza è solo di Aznavour
beautiful x