Valentine [Arkadia Chansons]

• Artist: Maurice Chevalier
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• Release Date: July 01, 1997
• Total Time: 52:33
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Maurice Chevalier wasn't simply a cabaret singer; he was also a first-class entertainer, and someone who took great pride in being a showman. Like Edith Piaf, he was among the most famous French singers of the 20th century, but that's where the similarity ends. In contrast to Piaf's many deeply introspective and emotionally intense performances, Chevalier favored fun, happy entertainment. Spanning 1928-1942, Valentine boasts many of the essential recordings he was famous for. Chevalier's charm and charisma are hard to miss on such exuberant classics as "Paris Sera Toujours Paris," "Fleur De Paris" and "Donnez-moi La Main, Mama'Zelle" (not to mention "La Coupetta" and the title song). While Piaf's singing could bring tears to your eyes, Chevalier knew how to inspire laughter. Even if you don't speak a single word of French, it will be obvious that Valentine is a collection that is defined by good spirits. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Valentine	Maurice Chevalier, Albert Willemetz, Henri Christine	Maurice Chevalier	(2:29)
Quand un Vicomte	Darc Mireille, Jean Franc Nohain	Maurice Chevalier	(2:43)
Prosper	Vincent Scotto	Maurice Chevalier	(3:04)
Donnez-Moi la Main Mam'zelle	André Valsien, Pierre Bayle	Maurice Chevalier	(3:24)
Ma Pomme	Charles Borel-Clerc	Maurice Chevalier	(2:54)
Le Chapeau de Zozo	Charles Borel-Clerc	Maurice Chevalier	(2:35)
Ah! Si Vous Connaissiez Ma Poule	Albert Willemetz, Charles Borel-Clerc	Maurice Chevalier	(3:16)
Un P'tit Air	Albert Willemetz, Darc Mireille	Maurice Chevalier	(2:45)
Appelez Ça Comme Vous Voulez	Jean Boyer, George Van Parys	Maurice Chevalier	(2:52)
Ça Fait d'Excellents Français	Jean Boyer	Maurice Chevalier	(3:10)
Paris Sera Toujours Paris	Albert Willemetz	Maurice Chevalier	(3:15)
Ça S'Est Passé un Dimanche	Jean Boyer	Maurice Chevalier	(3:07)
Dites-Moi Ma Mère...	Albert Willemetz, Maurice Yvain	Maurice Chevalier	(2:51)
La Choupetta	Jararaca & Ratinho	Maurice Chevalier	(2:47)
Ça Sent Si Bon la France	Jacques Larue, Marcel Louiguy	Maurice Chevalier	(2:54)
La Chanson du Macon	Maurice Chevalier, H. Betti, M. Vandair	Maurice Chevalier	(3:10)
La Marche de Ménilmontant	Maurice Chevalier, Charles Borel-Clerc, M. Vandair	Maurice Chevalier	(2:45)
Fleur de Paris	Henri Bourtayre, M. Vandair	Maurice Chevalier	(2:32)

Credits

Maurice Chevalier (Vocals), Maurice Chevalier (Main Performer), Jacques Hélian (?), Gene Paul (Digital Mastering), Marcel Pagnoul (?), Jo Bouillon (?), Gregory Downer (Design), Joshua Brown (Liner Notes), Roger Desormieres (?)