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Greg Krouse's avatar

I agree with the previous folks. It’s really nice to hear it in English as well. Seriously the French performers are just phenomenal. And the cello version is also very nice. Thank you for all of this.

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Rosie Millard's avatar

What a wonderful post. I had never seen the Piaf footage before. Overwhelmed.

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Julie Steward's avatar

Thank you for introducing me to this beautiful song and its rich history.

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Purple Majestic Insight's avatar

Dear soul I received an introduction to your work today in my email. It addresses my first name so I read it and now am listening to your book on audible on investing intertwined with classical music and personal reflection. It’s outstanding. I’m trying to do something similar only 2 years in. I look forward to reading and learning more but my music taste although I adore Beethoven is punk rock origin velvet underground.

Now this is the type of email I don’t mind!

Do you know of Leonard Cohen?

Blessings

MMM

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I didn't know that piece of Piaf's history. Lovely to see that footage. What a remarkable voice she had.

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Laurie Renfro's avatar

What a wonderful adventure through the romance of this song.

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<Julia Henri>'s avatar

Lovely post. Your brother’s painting is quite rich. Thank you for sharing such passions.

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

I'm so happy to be introduced to this soulful song and the talented singers who have sung it. Thank you for the historical context. The painting by your brother is truly stunning.

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iHelp's avatar

What a wonderful post. Fantastic versions from this great song. I loved Paris Ceremony. Maybe the staging was short but I guess the day didn’t help but I loved the idea and how daring it was. The “finale” was from other world. ♥️

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John E. Dobbs's avatar

All are great... but Shirley Bassey...always.

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Swing Thoughts and Roundabouts's avatar

The only bright spot in an otherwise dire ceremony. Wish it had only been Dion and Paris both lit normally and without disguise.

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Julie Steward's avatar

Oh! And that drawing by your brother is absolutely stunning!

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