Aristide Bruant
Aristide Bruant (May 6, 1851 – February 10, 1925) was a French cabaret sing… Read Full Bio ↴Aristide Bruant (May 6, 1851 – February 10, 1925) was a French cabaret singer, comedian, and nightclub owner who is best recognized as the man in the red scarf and black cape on the famous posters by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
Aristide Bruant by Lautrec
Born Louis Armand Aristide Bruant in the village of Courtenay, Loiret, he left his home at age fifteen following his father's death to find employment. Making his way to the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, he hung out in the working-class bistros, where he finally was given an opportunity to show his musical talents. Although bourgeois by birth, he soon adopted the earthy language of his haunts, turning it into songs that told of the struggles of the poor. Bruant began performing at cafe-concerts and developed a singing and comedy act that led to his being signed to appear at the Le Chat Noir club. Dressed in a red shirt, black velvet jacket, high boots, and a long red scarf, and using the stage name Aristide Bruant, he soon became a star of Montmartre, and when Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec began showing up at the cabarets and clubs, Bruant became one of the artist's first friends.
In 1885, Bruant opened his own Montmartre club, a place he called "Le Mirliton." Although he hired other acts, Bruant put on a singing performance of his own. As the master of ceremonies for the various acts, he used the comedy of the insult to poke fun at the club's upper-crust guests who were out "slumming" in Montmartre.
Aristide Bruant died in Paris and was buried in the cimetière de Subligny, near his birthplace in the département of Loiret. A street in Paris was named in his honor.
Aristide Bruant by Lautrec
Born Louis Armand Aristide Bruant in the village of Courtenay, Loiret, he left his home at age fifteen following his father's death to find employment. Making his way to the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, he hung out in the working-class bistros, where he finally was given an opportunity to show his musical talents. Although bourgeois by birth, he soon adopted the earthy language of his haunts, turning it into songs that told of the struggles of the poor. Bruant began performing at cafe-concerts and developed a singing and comedy act that led to his being signed to appear at the Le Chat Noir club. Dressed in a red shirt, black velvet jacket, high boots, and a long red scarf, and using the stage name Aristide Bruant, he soon became a star of Montmartre, and when Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec began showing up at the cabarets and clubs, Bruant became one of the artist's first friends.
In 1885, Bruant opened his own Montmartre club, a place he called "Le Mirliton." Although he hired other acts, Bruant put on a singing performance of his own. As the master of ceremonies for the various acts, he used the comedy of the insult to poke fun at the club's upper-crust guests who were out "slumming" in Montmartre.
Aristide Bruant died in Paris and was buried in the cimetière de Subligny, near his birthplace in the département of Loiret. A street in Paris was named in his honor.
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Aristide Bruant Lyrics
A Batignolles Sa maman s'appelait Flora, A connaissait pas son papa, T…
A biribi Y en a qui font la mauvais' tête Au régiment, I's…
A Grenelle Quand j'vois des fill's de dix-sept ans, Ça m'fait penser…
A la Bastille Son papa s'appelle Abraham, Il est l'enfant du macadam, …
A La Bastoche Il était né près du canal Par là... dans l'quartier d'l'Ars…
A la chapelle Quand les heur's a tomb'nt comm' des glas, La nuit…
A La Glacière C'était l'pus beau, c'était l'pus gros, Comm' qui dirait l…
A la Roquette En t'écrivant ces mots j'frémis Par tout mon être, Quand …
A la Villette Il avait pas encor' vingt ans, I' connaissait pas ses…
A Montmerte Malgré que j'soye un roturier, Le dernier des fils d'un…
A Montrouge Mon daron voyait tout en noir, I' f'sait l'croq'mort dans…
A Pantruche Brune fille d'Angevins, Pour tout faire Elle était bonne …
A Saint Lazare C'est d'la prison que j't'?cris, Mon pauv' Polyte, Hier je…
A Saint-Lazare C'est d'la prison que j't'écris, Mon pauv' Polyte, Hier …
A Saint-Ouen Un jour qu'i faisait pas beau, Pas ben loin du…
Ah ! Les salauds I's sont des tin', i's sont des tas, Des fils de…
Ah ! Les salauds ! I's sont des tin', i's sont des tas Des fils de…
Ah Les Salauds I's sont des tin', i's sont des tas, Des fils de…
Au Bois De Boulogne Quand on cherche un' femme à Paris, Maint'nant, même en…
Auprès de ma blonde Dans les jardins de mon père, Les lilas sont fleuris; Dans…
Aux bat' d'af Mon vieux frangin tu viens d'bouffer d'la case, T'es un garç…
Aux Bat' D'af' Mon vieux frangin tu viens d'bouffer d'la case, T'es un gar?…
Belleville Menilmontant Papa c'était un lapin Qui s'app'lait J.-B. Chopin Et qu'avai…
Belleville-Ménilmontant Papa c'était un lapin Qui s'app'lait J.-B. Chopin Et qu'av…
Coquette Non ... vrai ... ça m' fait naquer du fla ! Si…
Dans la rue Moi, je n'sais pas si j'suis d'Grenelle, De Monmartre ou…
La noire La noire est fille du canton Qui se fout du qu'en…
La ronde des marmites La nuit tous les chats sont gris Dansons la ronde! La nuit…
Le chat noir La lune était sereine Quand sur le boulevard, Je vis poind…
Le gréviste Chuis Parigo!... des Batigneule', Toujours prêt à colle…
Le p'tit gris C'est en hiver qu'on m'a trouvé Un beau matin, sur le…
Les canuts Pour chanter Veni Creator Il faut une chasuble d'or Pour c…
Les loupiots C'est les petits des grandes villes, Les petits aux culs…
Les petits joyeux C'est nous les p'tits marlous qu'on rencont' su' les buttes,…
Nini peau d'chien Quand elle était p’tite Le soir elle allait A Saint’-Marguer…
Nini peau de chien Quand elle était p'tite Le soir elle allait À Saint'-Margu…
Serrez Vos Rangs La voix du canon résonne L'air, tout empoudré, frissonne Ser…
Serrez vos rangs ! La voix du canon résonne L'air, tout empoudré, frissonne S…