Aznavour, Charles. (1924–2018) [de Grab, Richard. (1927–2001)]
Original Photograph and Autograph Lyrics
Original silver gelatin photograph by the Czech photographer, who has captured the French-Armenian singer, lyricist and actor on stage beneath a spotlight during rehearsal. Together with a large sheet inscribed by Aznavour with two lines of autograph lyrics, "She never says always / She always says never / 20-1-65 / Aznavour". In fine condition. 11.8 x 12.2 inches (30 x 31 cm.); 14.5 x 21 inches (37 x 54 cm).In 1965, the year of the present inscription, the singer released his sixteenth French studio album, Aznavour 65. The album was met with high praise from critics on an international scale, described as "one of French pop's best singers at the height of his talent" and overall, his most "exciting album" to date. "Recalling seeing him perform at Carnegie Hall in 'sixty-something,' Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone that Aznavour 'blew my brains out.'” (New Yorker). "Considered by many as the Frank Sinatra of France, Charles Aznevour was one of France’s most popular and enduring singers. In a career spanning nearly 80 years, he sold 180 million records, and was known for his distinctive tenor voice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. Music critic Stephen Holden described Aznavour as a “French pop deity”. In 1998, Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century’s outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. (pastdaily.com)
From the Estate of Czech photographer Richard de Grab. Throughout his career, postwar contemporary artist and photographer Richard de Grab produced many portraits of renowned artists and musicians whom he often befriended, including Rubinstein, Casals, Cocteau, Picasso, Miro, Prévert, Hartung, Soulage, and Poliakoff. Salvador Dali, another subject and friend to de Grab, affectionately nicknamed him "The Turtle ", with several drawings dedicated to him over the years with inscriptions reading, "Bonjor Tortue", and "Pour la Tortue". (20563)
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