All the Best from France

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Leave it to the French to show their cosmopolitan side with this wide-ranging double CD that often resembles a whirlwind package tour of Paris. The first disc contains everything from a Francophone version of the pop bolero "What Now My Love" to a jazz medley of children's songs including "Frère Jacques" and "Alouette." The Paris of movie soundtracks flickers to life as a chanteuse huskily emotes "L'Amour des Poètes" or nostalgically evokes "Moulin Rouge," while a melancholy brass section introduces Cole Porter's "I Love Paris." Disc 2 moves us into the historic district as a spritely accordion combo makes a less extravagant and downright pleasing presentation of the Gallic soul. "La Valse des As" is an especially impressive demonstration of the accordionist's art with lightning fingerwork that tickles away the cobwebs. All in all, it's a spectacularly fun, occasionally chuckle-inducing collection well worth the ridiculously low price. --Bob Tarte

All the Best from France,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Europe,France,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: Bland, poorly performed French "classics" must be two versions of this cd All The Best From France A Fantastic Variety of Treasured Artists!

All The Best From France: 40 French Favorites [2-CD SET] Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: C'est L'amour: Romantic French Classics French Cafe I Love Paris: 18 Sensuous French Classics La Vie En Rose: French Artists The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf ASIN: B000000LRH Release Date: 1996-02-09

Tracks:

1. Milord
2. I Love Paris
3. Mademoiselle De Paris
4. Reine De Musette
5. La Mer
6. Petite Fleur
7. Paurve Jean
8. Parlez-Moi D'Amour
9. Moulin Rouge
10. Et Maintenant (What Now My Love)
11. La Vie En Rose
12. C'Est Magnifique
13. Padam Padam
14. La Mamma
15. Aline
16. J'Attendrai
17. L'Amour Des Poetes
18. Medley - Frere Jacques, Alouette, Sur Le Pont D'Avignon, Aupres De Ma Blonde
19. Plaisir D'Amour
20. ...Hymne A L'Amour

Tracks:

1. Aubade D' Oiseaux
2. Automne
3. La Valse Des As
4. Le Deniseur
5. Les Ponts De Paris
6. Le Retour Des Hirondelles
7. Bourrasque
8. Jongleur
9. Brise Napolitaine
10. Les Triolets
11. Romance De La Nuit
12. Vendredi Le Treizieme
13. Reve D'Accordeoniste
14. Les Papillons De La Nuit
15. Perles De Cristal
16. A la Bonheur
17. Bei Oiseau
18. Princesse Accordeon
19. Une Partie De Petanque
20. Mazurka Fantaisie
21. Unknown
22. Unknown

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Leave it to the French to show their cosmopolitan side with this wide-ranging double CD that often resembles a whirlwind package tour of Paris. The first disc contains everything from a Francophone version of the pop bolero "What Now My Love" to a jazz medley of children's songs including "Frère Jacques" and "Alouette." The Paris of movie soundtracks flickers to life as a chanteuse huskily emotes "L'Amour des Poètes" or nostalgically evokes "Moulin Rouge," while a melancholy brass section introduces Cole Porter's "I Love Paris." Disc 2 moves us into the historic district as a spritely accordion combo makes a less extravagant and downright pleasing presentation of the Gallic soul. "La Valse des As" is an especially impressive demonstration of the accordionist's art with lightning fingerwork that tickles away the cobwebs. All in all, it's a spectacularly fun, occasionally chuckle-inducing collection well worth the ridiculously low price. --Bob Tarte

Customer Reviews:

Bland, poorly performed French "classics".......2007-04-07

I purchased several CDs to use as ambient music for a French play. This was, by far, the biggest disappointment. Non-descript performances, dull arrangements, this is like Parisien elevator music. There are the obligatory accordian instrumentals, some of which are poorly performed. The vocals, all uncredited, try to approximate the feel of the originals, but come up short every time. No Edith Piaf here! If you're looking for excellent performances and good recordings, I recommend "Cafe De Paris" and "Stars of French Music from the 30s and 40s", both double CD sets with songs performed by talents like Chevalier, Piaf, Yves Montand, and Josephine Baker. There, you're getting the real thing, and not badly arranged, badly executed Musak.

must be two versions of this cd.......2004-03-21

I bought this cd after listening to the samples on Amazon and found that that they are not the same recordings and was disappointed and will be contacting the manufactor of these cds

All The Best From France.......2000-07-20

This CD is Just the worst I ever had. Nothing original. Nothing "The Best". What a dissapoiment.What a waist.

A Fantastic Variety of Treasured Artists!.......2000-03-21

I bought this CD a couple of years ago and it's still one of my favorites. There's a great variety of singers and styles of songs to listen to over and over again without getting tired of them. I played it for my hosts on the student exchange program I was on in France and they were surprised I found such a great CD and they all sung along to the classic songs that fill this CD compilation. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to get samples of Edith Piaf and other greats!

Average customer rating:

All the Best from France Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Special Mkts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000FC2FAQ Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Milord
2. I Love Paris
3. Mademoiselle de Paris
4. Reine de Musette
5. Mer
6. Petite Fleur
7. Pauvre Jean
8. Parlez-Moi d'Amour
9. Moulin Rouge
10. Et Maintenant (What Now My Love)
11. Vie en Rose
12. C'est Magnifique
13. Padam Padam
14. Maman
15. Aline
16. J'Attendrai
17. Amour des Pos
18. Medley: Fr Jacques/Alouette/Sur le Pont d'Avignon/Auprde Ma ...
19. Plaisir d'Amour
20. Hymne 'Amour

Average customer rating: Poor cover versions don't be misled!

All the Best from France Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000K4R Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Milord
2. I Love Paris
3. Mademoiselle De Paris
4. Reine De Musette
5. la Mer
6. Petite Fleur
7. Pauvre Jean
8. Parlez Moi D'Amour
9. Moulin Rouge
10. Et Maintenant (What Now My Love)
11. La Vie En Rose
12. C'est Magnifique
13. Padam Padam
14. La Mamma
15. Aline
16. J'attendrai
17. L'amour Des Poetes
18. Medley: Frere Jacques/Alouette/Sur Le Pont D'Avignon/Aupres De Ma Blond
19. Plaisir D'amour
20. Hymne A L'amour

Customer Reviews:

Poor cover versions.......2003-01-10

Some of the most popular known French chansons are better known by their famous and fantastic cover versions. "La vie en rose" has seen some beautiful ones - but here I found a collection of the worst covers I've ever heard. "Et maintenant" needs Gilbert Becaud and not a heartless "dub-di-dub-dub ..." I'm just thankful that my copy of this album came from the local library and I didn't spend a dime on it.

don't be misled!.......2000-02-08

There is no information on the CD about the artistand as near as I can tell none of these tracks feature the artist who made them famous. For example, J'attendrai was sung by Dalida but on this CD it is an instrumental! Buyer beware.

Average customer rating: This is a great CD for those who love or wish to discover It's more like Polka music...

All the Best From the Accordions of Paris Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Chansons, Accordions, Croissants: 25 Original French Accordion Songs Cafe de Paris: 1930-1941: 24 Accordion Classics ASIN: B000000K4H Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Aubade D'oiseaux
2. Ca Gaze
3. Reine De Musette
4. Automne
5. La Valse Des As
6. Le Deniseur
7. Les Ponts De Paris
8. Le Retour Des Hirondelles
9. Bourrasque
10. Jongleur
11. Brise Napolitaine
12. Les Triolets
13. Romance De La Nuit
14. Vendredi Le Treizieme
15. Reve D'accordeoniste
16. Les Papillons De La Nuit
17. Perles De Cristal
18. A La Bonheur
19. Bel Oiseau
20. Princesse Accordeon
21. Une Partie De Petanque
22. Mazurka Fantaisie

Customer Reviews:

This is a great CD for those who love or wish to discover.......2003-11-30

traditional French music, called Musette. I'm French and live in the US. This CD has brought back the memories of the music my grand-parents and parents loved to listen to and, yes, dance to. Musette was very popular (and is still played in France) and people used to go to "le bal Musette" on Saturday nights to not just listen to the music but dance to it as well. It's really fun to listen to this CD! Well done!

It's more like Polka music..........2002-07-26

I bought this CD thinking that it would sound more like french accordion music played at Paris cafes. Unfortunately, it was more like Polka music played for folk dancing....very disappointed.

Average customer rating:

All the Best from France Various Manufacturer: Madacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N0QXNU Release Date: 2006-06-06

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