With over 60 years of career, Hugues Aufray continues to captivate audiences with boundless energy and a timeless repertoire. The iconic singer shared his thoughts on the songs that have marked his career and his heart.
Hugues Aufray is known for his hits like “Santiano”, “Adieu monsieur le professeur” and “Céline”, which still set the stage alight at every concert. Among the emblematic pieces that have punctuated his career, he evokes with particular affection “Le petit âne gris”.
The artist even added a new verse to this poignant song to soothe the emotions of young listeners after receiving a request from an Alsatian priest. He explains: “I made a complementary suit and resurrected the donkey”.
In addition to being a song that matters to him, Hugues Aufray adds that if he puts this song at the top of the pyramid, it is because he also learned that the singer Brassens really liked this song. “He even said something incredible, that he would have liked to have written this song”he confides.
The magic of emotions
Hugues Aufray does not hide his admiration for artists like Ray Charles, whose performance of “America the Beautiful” deeply moved him. According to him, the ability to touch the soul through music is essential: “When you hear this, you even believe in God. It’s so beautiful.”.
He adds that songs like “Adieu Monsieur le Professeur” and “Céline” are also very dear to his heart, because they convey deep and sincere emotions.
As his concerts in Belgium approach, Hugues Aufray continues to approach his career with the same passion as at the beginning. The shows scheduled at the Forum in Liège on November 2 and at the Cirque Royal in Brussels on November 3 promise to be intense moments, filled with emotion and music.
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