If you live in a French-speaking household in Beirut, it is guaranteed that your mom jams to at least ten of the songs featured on this list. Just ask her ya chéri !
From Dalida and Joe Dassin to Edith Piaf and Gainsbourg, these singers rule the hearts of tantet el achrafieh (and me). Kudos to all the Nostalgie listeners that are sitting in traffic right now, we hear you. Happy singing!
Fangirling Disclaimer: I lowkey am a French music fan freak who is currently looking for Serge Gainsbourg and Dalida posters.
We’ve generated an Anghami playlist for you – so hit play and read on!
1. Bateau Blanc by Sacha Distel
I want this song played when my hair is flowing on a boat, Titanic style.
2. A Toi by Joe Dassin
This is what I sing to pizza before I eat it.
3. Comme D’habitude by Claude François
I can hear my mom singing that when she wants to shade my bad habitude (or habits).
4. Que sera ma vie by Tony Valiere
What would my life be without you? (Yes, I am talking to pizza again.)
5. Paroles, Paroles by Dalida
Basically, the original Talk that Talk by Rihanna
6. Gigi L’ Amoroso by Dalida
This is a drama play as a song, literally.
7. Mon amour, Mon ami by Marie Laforet
Girl, I know you are friendzoning that man you are singing about!
8. Comment te dire adieu by Françoise Hardy
Lana Del Rey has got to be related to Françoise Hardy.
9. Pour un flirt by Michel Depelch
Learn from this guy, men!
10. L’amour c’est comme une cigarette by Sylvie Vartan
Sylvie *spilled* all the tea about love in this one.
11. Le temps des Fleurs by Dalida
A perfect song for throwbacks, we miss you Dalida.
12. L’été Indien by Joe Dassin
The song to break up with you summer fling beau
13. La vie en rose by Edith Piaf
Close your eyes, you are teleported to the Trocadéro in Paris.
14. Les Champs-Elysées by Joe Dassin
No Worries, this is ideal for Hamra street shopping.
15. Sympathique by Pink Martini
This song is an EVERYDAY mood. Listen!
16. Je n’ai pas changé by Julie Iglesias
My theory is that a good portion of moms and tetas in Lebanon are in love with Julio Iglesias.
