My 22 Best French Songs 50s

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Louise Simon
Born in Cameroon and adopted at 1 year in France. I spent all my childhood in Alsace before studying in Paris. I like to defend my beautiful country with its strengths and weaknesses. Find me on Linkedin and CV.

Hello friends,

Hope you’re well.

Today, as usual, I’m plunging you into the world of the best sounds of the older generation.

But first if you want, my selection of the 18 most popular French songs of the 90s.

See you then.

— Louise

Also listen to : My Top 15 Most Popular Frenchs Songs Of 2022

22 Most Popular French Songs 1950s (Official Source from SNEP)

The ranking is from the French SNEP : Syndicat National de l’Edition Phonographique (France).

The SNEP is an interprofessional association that has been defending the interests of recorded music in France since 1922.

I manually selected the singles between 1950 and 1959 according to the SNEP :

1. Cerisiers roses et pommiers blancs  (André Claveau )

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Romantic scenery
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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2 . Domino( André Claveau)

  • Released : 1950              
  • Theme : Romance and dance
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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3 . Hymne à l’amour (Édith Piaf)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme :Passionate love
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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4. Si j’étais une cigarette (Eliane Embrun)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Wishing to be close
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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5 . Le loup, la biche et le chevalier  (Henri Salvador)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Lullaby about nature
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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6. Est-ce ma faute  (Jacqueline François)    

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Questioning blame
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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7. Maïa (Marie)               

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : José
  • Style : Admiration for a woman
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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8. Ma maman (Mick Micheyl)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Tribute to mother
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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9. Tout ça parce qu’au bois de Chaville  (Pierre Destailles)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Fun in the woods
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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10. La roulotte des gitans (Pierre Malar)

  • Released : 1950
  • Theme : Gypsy life
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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11. Gigi (André Claveau)

  • Released : 1951
  • Theme : Admiration for a girl
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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12. Le p’tit bonheur (Félix Leclerc)

  • Released : 1951
  • Theme : Appreciating small joys
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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13. Je t’aimerai (Pierre Malar)

  • Released : 1951
  • Theme : Promise of love
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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14. La mauvaise réputation (Georges Brassens)              

  • Released : 1952
  • Theme : Defying societal norms
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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15. Les noces de Maria Chapdeleine (Line Renaud)

  • Released : 1952
  • Theme : Wedding celebration
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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16. Le pêcheur au bord de l’eau (Bourvil)           

  • Released : 1953
  • Theme : Peaceful fishing
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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17. Comme un p’tit coquelicot  (Mouloudjii)     

  • Released : 1954
  • Theme : Transient beauty
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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18. Tango interminable des perceurs de coffres-forts  (Les Frères Jacques)     

  • Released : 1958
  • Theme : Criminal’s life with a touch of humor
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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19. L’eau vive (Guy Béart)

  • Released : 1958
  • Theme : Nature and life’s journey
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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20 . Ne me quitte pas    (Jacques Brel)

  • Released : 1959
  • Theme : Plea not to leave
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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21. La Bastille (Jacques Brel)

  • Released : 1956
  • Theme : Revolution and freedom
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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22. Le Pacha   (Jean Constantin)

  • Released : Unknown
  • Theme : Life’s luxuries and humor
  • Style : Chanson
  • Language : French
  • YouTube :
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People also ask about most popular french songs 50s :

What were the popular French songs in 1950?

The most popular French song in 1950 was: Ne me quitte pas (Jacques Brel)

What is a very famous French song?

The most famous French song is: la ballade des gens amoureux (Gerard Lenorman)

What is the old French famous song?

The most famous old French song is: La vie en rose (Édith Piaf)

What was the most played song in the 50s?

The most played song in the 50s is: Hymne à l’amour (Édith Piaf)

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