When I was poor.

I think he meant the whole song, as evidenced by "except some odd lines", though I was just about to post exactly what you did.

Salut BJ. A literal translation would be :

When I was poor.

When I was a young good-looking able man
Nobody wanted me because I was poor.
And then I was lucky I made a lot of money,
Now I can go anywhere, everybody wants to make friends with me.

Although I'm not good-looking,
Although I'm not an able man,
First I made money
And everybody wants to make friends with me.

Christian

Thanks Christian, and apologies to Joanie and Dwight for my sloppy phrasing.
I wasn't sure whether argent referred to cash or silver hair.

You heading for Saulieu this year, Christian?

BJ

Probably. I hope so. Here is the news I have received concerning the program :

Du 3 au 6 août : Nuits Cajun & Zydeco de Saulieu (21)

Jimmy Thibodeaux & Gumbo Cajun Band (USA)
Zydeco Joe (USA)
Cajun Roosters (D/GB)
River Zydeco Band (NL)
Des Fais Do Do (NL)
Hackney Ramblers (GB)
Creole Cats (D)
Ton Ton Gris Gris (F)
Blue Bayou (F)

Christian

Much appreciated, Christian. I e-mailed Didier to ask about guests, but had no answer. Not that it makes much difference - we'd go no matter who was on. The most fun is the jamming and good company. It's also just a lovely place to spend a few days.

Let's hope we meet up this year.

BJ