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Formats and Editions
1. Le Soldat Mécontent (The Dissatisfied Soldier)
2. Les Canuts (The Silkweavers)
3. Le Temps Des Cerises (Cherry Blossom Time)
4. La Butte Rouge (The Red Hill)
5. Giroflé, Girofla
6. Le Chant De La Libération (Le Chant Des Partisans) [Song Of Liberation]
7. La Roi Renaud De Guerre Revient (King Renaud Is Coming Back From The War)
8. Le Complainte De Mandrin (Mandrin's Plaint)
9. J'avions Reçu Commandement (I Had Received Orders)
10. Aux Marches Du Palais (At The Palace Steps)
11. La Roi A Fait Battre Tambour (The King Ordered The Drums To Be Played)
12. Chanson Du Capitaine (Je Me Suis L'engagé) [The Captain's Song] [If I Had Joined The Army]
More Info:
Actor, singer and music-hall dancer famous throughout the world, Yves Montand is one of France's most emblematic artists. He had a successful career as an actor, and had roles alongside Edith Piaf, Simone Signoret and Marilyn Monroe, as well as working with directors Costa-Gavras and Alain Resnais. Additionally, Montand is often known for being the first singer to perform "Autumn Leaves," a song by Prevert and Kosma, which continues to be a standard throughout the world. Montand's proletarian and pro communist origins influenced the songs he chose in his early career, Chansons populaire de France exemplifies this political involvement. Many revolutionary, anti-authority and militant songs are included on this album. Among them, is the song "Le temps des cerises", which was famously performed by Barbara Hendricks in 1996.
