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Gilbert Bécaud
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Charles Aznavour
567,552 listeners
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Juliette Gréco
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Barbara
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Georges Moustaki
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Georges Brassens
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Édith Piaf
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Jean Ferrat
89,182 listeners
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Claude Nougaro
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