C'est Magnifique
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"C'est Magnifique" ("It's Magnificent") is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was introduced by Lilo and Peter Cookson.[1] The song become a standard. The only version to chart was by Gordon MacRae which reached No. 29 for one week.[2]
In the 1960 film of Can-Can, the song was performed by Frank Sinatra and Shirley Maclaine.
Other notable versions
- Bing Crosby – included in the album El Señor Bing (1960)
- Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Loves Cole (1972)
- Dean Martin – for his album French Style (1962)
- Frank Sinatra – included in Can-Can Original Soundtrack album (1960)[3]
- Kay Starr – for her album Movin' on Broadway (1960)[4]
- Peggy Lee – included in her album Latin ala Lee! (1960)
References
- ^ "The Cole Porter Reference Guide". Sondheimguide.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 482. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "Can Can Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "Kay Starr : Movin' on Broadway". Discogs.com. 1960. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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