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- L'Accordéoniste’ – Edith Piaf. The Little Sparrow strikes again. This song – recorded a good fifteen years before ‘Sous le Ciel de Paris’, above – was composed and proposed to Piaf in 1940 by composer Michel Emer, just as he was about to go and serve in the French army.
- I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ – Grace Jones. Describing one of the more sinister aspects of Parisian nightlife (namely, the fact that the same creepy man seemingly lurks on every shady street corner), Grace Jones’s signature hit ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ is a chilling account of the musician’s time spent partying in the city.
- April in Paris’ – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong. The 1930s jazz standard ‘April in Paris’ first became a hit thanks to a debut 1934 rendition by Freddy Martin, but it wasn’t until its timely revival in 1952 as the title hit for a Doris Day musical film that the song was properly welcomed into the jazz canon.
- Le Poinçonneur des Lilas’ – Serge Gainsbourg. Before the days of ugly grey machines and electromagnetic tickets, every Parisian Métro train had a ticket inspector (a ‘poinçonneur’), whose lonely and repetitive job it was to stamp holes in passengers’ tickets, stuck in a dull and lightless underground limbo.
- J’Ai Deux Amours by Josephine Baker
- La Vie en Rose by Édith Piaf
- I Love Paris by Cole Porter/Ella Fitzgerald
- Bonjour, Paris! by Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and Kay Thompson
- April in Paris by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
- Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Édith Piaf
- Les Champs-Elysée by Joe Dassin
- Where Do You Go to (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt
- Paris by Faith Hill
- Crazy Paris by Horny United
Released: 1930 | Genre: Dance/Electronic While the title of this song may leave you wondering if Josephine Baker is torn between two lovers, she’s actually singing about how she is torn between two cities. On one hand, is the city she resides in and calls home, Manhattan. On the other hand, is Paris, a city she has not been to yet but dreams of vis...
Released: 1946 | Genre: Pop Édith Piaf was a French cabaret singer and was widely regarded as France’s national chanteuse. This songis probably the most famous among Paris chansons (songs). While, in this song, Édith does not actually talk of Paris, it embodies love hence its association with the City of Love. It is a slow, romantic, and hopeful re...
Released: 1953 | Genre: Jazz ILove Parisis one of the popular songs about Paris. It was first sung by Cole Porter in 1953 followed by other famous personalities like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, among others. The song describes exactly that, why the singer loves Paris. He talks about how he loves everything about the city, across all seasons ...
Released: 1957 | Genre: Jazz Bonjour, Paris! is a song from the 1957 rom-com musical movie, Funny Face. This song showcases all the popular spots in Parislike Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Petit Palais, Montmartre and even the street, Rue de la Paix which is Paris’ famous shopping street. Audrey is shown to be someone who has been longing to com...
Released: 1957 | Genre: Jazz The first rendition/performance of April in Paris was by Freddy Martin in 1933 for the Broadway musical, Walk a Little Faster. It became such a hit that it was covered by Sauter-Finegan Orchestra in 1952, making it even more successful. From thereon, multiple jazz singers have covered it including Count Basie in 1955, w...
Released: 1960 | Genre: Jazz This is probably the 2nd most famous song by Édith Piaf, and on this list of the best songs about Paris, after La Vie En Rose. Like the earlier song by her, the subject of this one too isn’t Paris but, since France’s national idol is singing it, one can connect it to the city and its people. The song’s title translates ...
Released: 1969 | Genre: Jazz As the song begins, few truly recognize it but, once it reaches the chorus, everyone sings along. This songpersonifies the broadest and most beautiful avenue in Paris, Les Champs-Elysées. The boulevard is lined with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops attracting large crowds, thus making it the busiest street in Pari...
Released: 1969 | Genre: Folk This songhas Peter Sarstedt singing to his childhood friend, Marie Claire, who grew up in poverty in Naples. She now lives in Paris while wining and dining with the rich and famous. He asks her thoughts and feelings when she’s alone, not living a luxurious life. Thus alluding to the fact that she might not have been as ...
Released: 2005 | Genre: Country When you listen to Paris(which is off the album fireflies), it might seem like a love song, but in actuality, that is far from the truth. When it was first played for her by the songwriters, Faith Hill also thought it was a love song. They let her believe that for a while. However, the story goes that the 3 songwrite...
Released: 2008 | Genre: Electronic Like most electronic numbers, Crazy Parisis not big on lyrics and falls short in that department. There’s no history or story behind this 2008 number. In fact, the singer also has a pretty low social profile. I guess he lets his music do the talking. The song has a cool head-bobbing tune with alternating segments ...
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- “Give Paris One More Chance” By Jonathan Richman. This Jonathan Richman hit might have been old, having been released in 1983. But “Give Paris One More Chance” is a timeless piece that talks about Paris and why it’s a special place.
- “Paris” By The 1975. When you think of Paris, you’re probably thinking of Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and being in love. You know, all the good stuff. But songs about a certain place are not always about its positive side.
- “Paris” By Taylor Swift. At some point in our lives, we experienced being in love and not caring about who knew. Taylor Swift sings about it in her 2022 hit “Paris,” which came from her most recent album, Midnights.
- “Paris” By The Chainsmokers. The American duo The Chainsmokers have its own song with “Paris” in the title. In some ways, their “Paris” single is similar to that of The 1975’s.
Jun 29, 2023 · These French songs about Paris have become timeless classics that resonate with audiences the world over. Thanks to the enchanting power of music, artists have painted striking portraits of Paris, highlighting its romantic charm, architectural grandeur, and complex emotions it arouses.
- Eartha Kitt – Under the Bridges of Paris (1955) Although I placed this song in the section containing English songs about Paris, it’s a bit of an exception.
- Little Dragon – Paris (2014) The music in this beautiful song might sound upbeat but the lyrics are actually pretty sad. It speaks about losing someone you love and then moving away to Paris in an attempt to cope with the loss.
- Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – April in Paris (1957) This duet talks about Paris in the springtime and how beautiful it is during this time of the year.
- The Stranglers – Let’s Tango in Paris (1972) Let’s Tango in Paris is a song from the 1970s that speaks exactly about what its title predicts: having a good time and tangoing in Paris.
Feb 5, 2024 · This Parisian playlist will inspire you to plan your next adventure to France. Discover your new favorite tune with this list of the best songs about Paris!
Dec 19, 2023 · 27 Best Songs About Paris. Paris has a strong reputation in the western world as a city of light, love, and culture. For many, it’s a dream destination for both travel and residency. It is a beautiful and magical city that’s hard to put into words.
