Amoureux de Paname is the title by which the unnamed debut album from French singer-songwriter Renaud is commonly known. It was released in 1975 by Polydor Records, and while not a commercial success, anti-bourgeoisie songs like "Hexagone" caused considerable public interest and provided Renaud a springboard to his future success.French Touch review
Track listing All songs were written by Renaud Séchan 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.
Personnel Renaud - vocals François Bernheim - musical direction Jacqueline Herrenschmidt – musical direction Scarabee Blanc - arrangements, recording Technical Claude Malet - photography
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