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Chanteur singing Canada's praises
Jul 06, 2008 04:30 AM
The Canadian Press
QUEBEC`Iconic entertainer Charles Aznavour hailed Canada's
"impressive" harmony of French and English cultures yesterday after
his appointment as an honorary officer of the Order of Canada.
Governor General Michaëlle Jean bestowed the accolade upon the French
citizen at her official residence inside the fortified walls of Quebec
City's Citadelle.
His eyes glistening, the famed singer, composer and actor summed up
his investment to the Order in one word: "love."
"I am very touched," Aznavour said, minutes after Jean hung the medal
representing Canada's highest civilian honour around his neck.
The 84-year-old, described by many as the Frank Sinatra of France,
said Canada has come a long way in narrowing its linguistic divide to
become a solid entity. "It is impressive because it is a big country,
a great country and a country that moves forward with a strong soul,"
said Aznavour, whose friend Edith Piaf first introduced him to North
America in the 1940s.
Over a 60-year career, Aznavour has appeared in more than 60 movies,
composed 1,000 songs and sold more than 100 million records.
In her French-only speech, Jean said tunes of the "greatest
international ambassador of French music" have captured Canadians'
hearts.
Jean said Aznavour has helped forge cultural ties between
French-speaking communities across Canada and around the world.
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Chanteur singing Canada's praises
Jul 06, 2008 04:30 AM
The Canadian Press
QUEBEC`Iconic entertainer Charles Aznavour hailed Canada's
"impressive" harmony of French and English cultures yesterday after
his appointment as an honorary officer of the Order of Canada.
Governor General Michaëlle Jean bestowed the accolade upon the French
citizen at her official residence inside the fortified walls of Quebec
City's Citadelle.
His eyes glistening, the famed singer, composer and actor summed up
his investment to the Order in one word: "love."
"I am very touched," Aznavour said, minutes after Jean hung the medal
representing Canada's highest civilian honour around his neck.
The 84-year-old, described by many as the Frank Sinatra of France,
said Canada has come a long way in narrowing its linguistic divide to
become a solid entity. "It is impressive because it is a big country,
a great country and a country that moves forward with a strong soul,"
said Aznavour, whose friend Edith Piaf first introduced him to North
America in the 1940s.
Over a 60-year career, Aznavour has appeared in more than 60 movies,
composed 1,000 songs and sold more than 100 million records.
In her French-only speech, Jean said tunes of the "greatest
international ambassador of French music" have captured Canadians'
hearts.
Jean said Aznavour has helped forge cultural ties between
French-speaking communities across Canada and around the world.
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