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Yesterday When I Was Young is a song written by Charles Aznavour and Georges Garvarentz and was originally released in September 1964 under the title Hier Encore. The song has since been translated into English by Herbert Kretzmer and released as Yesterday When I Was Young. Here are some key details about the song:nThe song is a poignant ballad that reflects on the passing of time and the loss of youth. Charles Aznavour, a renowned French singer and songwriter, recorded the original version of the song in French. The song has been covered by various artists, including Roy Clark, Dusty Springfield, and Shirley Bassey Charles Aznavour's rendition of Yesterday When I Was Young showcases his emotive vocal style and his ability to convey deep emotions through his music. The song has a memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics that have resonated with listeners worldwide. If you would like to listen to the song, you can find Charles Aznavour's performances of Yesterday When I Was Young. The song has become a beloved classic and continues to be celebrated for its timeless themes and emotional impact.

SKU: A0.1271065

Yesterday When I Was Young is a song written by Charles Aznavour and Georges Garvarentz and was originally released in September 1964 under the title Hier Encore. The song has since been translated into English by Herbert Kretzmer and released as Yesterday When I Was Young. Here are some key details about the song:The song is a poignant ballad that reflects on the passing of time and the loss of youth. Charles Aznavour, a renowned French singer and songwriter, recorded the original version of the song in French. The song has been covered by various artists, including Roy Clark, Dusty Springfield, and Shirley Bassey Charles Aznavour's rendition of Yesterday When I Was Young showcases his emotive vocal style and his ability to convey deep emotions through his music. The song has a memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics that have resonated with listeners worldwide. If you would like to listen to the song, you can find Charles Aznavour's performances of Yesterday When I Was Young on YouTube. The song has become a beloved classic and continues to be celebrated for its timeless themes and emotional impact.

SKU: A0.1271062

Yesterday When I Was Young is a song written by Charles Aznavour and Georges Garvarentz and was originally released in September 1964 under the title Hier Encore. The song has since been translated into English by Herbert Kretzmer and released as Yesterday When I Was Young. Here are some key details about the song:The song is a poignant ballad that reflects on the passing of time and the loss of youth. Charles Aznavour, a renowned French singer and songwriter, recorded the original version of the song in French. The song has been covered by various artists, including Roy Clark, Dusty Springfield, and Shirley Bassey Charles Aznavour's rendition of Yesterday When I Was Young showcases his emotive vocal style and his ability to convey deep emotions through his music. The song has a memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics that have resonated with listeners worldwide. If you would like to listen to the song, you can find Charles Aznavour's performances of Yesterday When I Was Young on YouTube. The song has become a beloved classic and continues to be celebrated for its timeless themes and emotional impact.

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Yesterday When I was Young is a song composed by Georges Garvarentz and written by Charles Aznavour and released in September 1964.  The original French title translates to Just yesterday or Not so long ago.

It is considered one of Aznavour's greatest hits.

The English-language lyrics, written by Herbert Kretzmer, tell of someone reflecting on his life, recalling how he had wasted his younger years.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Yesterday when I was young
The taste of life was sweet as rain upon my tongue
I teased at life as if it were a foolish game
The way the evening breeze may tease a candle flame
The thousand dreams I dreamed, the splendid things I planned
I always built, alas, on weak and shifting sand
I lived by night and shunned the naked light of day
And only now I see how the years ran away

[Verse 2]
Yesterday, when I was young
So many drinking songs were waiting to be sung
So many wayward pleasures lay in store for me
And so much pain my dazzled eyes refused to see
I ran so fast that time and youth at last ran out
I never stopped to think what life was all about
And every conversation I can now recall
Concerned itself with me, me and nothing else at all
[Verse 3]
Yesterday the moon was blue
And every crazy day brought something new to do
I used my magic age as if it were a wand
And never saw the waste and emptiness beyond
The game of love I played with arrogance and pride
And every flame I lit too quickly, quickly died
The friends I made all seemed somehow to drift away
And only I am left on stage to end the play

[Outro]
There are so many songs in me that won't be sung
I feel the bitter taste of tears upon my tongue
The time has come for me to pay for yesterday
When I was young
Young, young...