{"product_id":"4525506002687","title":"Claire Elzi?re Paris, Love Song The Best of Chanson \u0026 French Pop Japan Music C","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents Introduction Claire Elzi?re's long-awaited best-of album is finally being released. Her voice, praised by Juliette Gr?co and captivated by Pierre Barouh! Since her Japanese debut album \"Paris, Songs of Love ~A Collection of Eternal Chanson Masterpieces~,\" released in September 2008, Claire Elzi?re has consistently continued recording, stripping away the \"grain\" of classic chanson and French pop and breathing new life into them. With her light and airy vocals and simple yet deeply flavorful performances centered on accordion and guitar, many listeners have rediscovered the charm of chanson and French pop. This best-of album features a selection of songs that are particularly popular in Japan, primarily from Claire Elzi?re's three original albums. All of the tracks are highly acclaimed masterpieces. The bonus tracks include a French version of \"Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o\" (Look Up at the Stars at Night), a song beloved for its rendition by Kyu Sakamoto, and \"Petit Papa No?l\" (Little Papa No?l), a classic French Christmas song. These two songs are truly timeless standards. This is the ultimate all-time best album, filled with incredibly catchy songs that you'll find yourself humming along to. Track listing: 1. Parlez-moi d'amour (Tell me your words of love) Known for being sung by Lucienne Boyer. In May 1935, Boyer's rendition of this song was broadcast on the first radio broadcast from Paris to Japan. 2. Padam, padam Composed by Norbert Granbert for Edith Piaf in 1948, and recorded in 1951, it became a huge hit. 3. Mon man?ge ? moi (My carousel) Recorded by Edith Piaf in 1958. It is also known as a big hit by Yves Montand. 4. Sous le ciel de Paris (Under the Parisian Sky) This is the theme song of the movie \"Under the Parisian Sky, the Seine Flows.\" It is arguably the most familiar chanson in Japan. 5. Domino This song was a big hit when Andr? Claveau sang it in the early 1950s, and later became a worldwide hit when Doris Day sang it. 6. Sans toi ma mie (Duet with Gr?gorie Vu) Claire provides harmonies to Gr?gorie Vu's vocals accompanied by piano. This song was composed by Salvatore Adamo and was also a hit when sung by Fubuki Koshiji. 7. La javanaise (Dominique Clavic: Vocals) This song, composed by Serge Gainsbourg, is dedicated to Juliette Gr?co. 8. La foule (The Crowd) Edith Piaf encountered this song during her South American tour and released it in 1957. 9. Ma plus belle histoire d'amour (My Most Beautiful Love Story) A signature song of Barbara's repertoire, and also a hit when sung by Kumiko. Claire's heartfelt rendition is wonderful. 10. Un homme et une femme (A Man and a Woman) (Duet with Gregory Vu) The theme song from the film of the same name, with lyrics by Pierre Barouh and music by Francis Lai. Sung as a duet with pianist Gregory Vu. 11. L'amour est bleu (Love is Blue) This song, composed by Andr? Popp, was sung by Vicky in 1967 and became a huge hit the following year when Paul Mauriat covered it with his orchestra. 12. La vie en rose (Life in Pink) A big hit song by Edith Piaf. The song contains Piaf's deep words of love for her lover. 13 Hymne ? l'amour (Hymn to Love) A 1950 recording famous for Edith Piaf's performance. Released after the loss of her beloved, the lyrics touched the hearts of many. 14 T'en va pas (He and She's Sonnet) Also known in Japan as \"Adagio of Sorrow\". The ensemble of piano, accordion, and violin is beautifully done and enhances the vocals. 15 Moulin Rouge (The Song of Moulin Rouge) Released as the theme song for the 1953 British film \"Moulin Rouge\" (Japanese title: \"Red Windmill\"). 16 Sous les ponts de Paris (Under the Bridges of Paris) A chanson written in 1913. It is about the people who live under the bridges. The double accordion ensemble by Daniel Colin and Christophe Lampidechia is a highlight. 17 La java bleue (The Blue Java) This song was released as the theme song for the 1939 French film \"Une Java\" (A Java). 18 Aux Champs-?lys?es (Gr?gorie Vu: Main Vocals \/ Claire Elzi?re: Chorus) This is a major hit song by Joe Dassin, one of France's leading singers. The original song was \"Waterloo Road\" sung by the British punk band Jason Crest. Bonus Track 19 Viens voir la belle ?toile (Look Up at the Beautiful Stars at Night) A French cover of Kyu Sakamoto's hit song. The French title \"Viens voir la belle ?toile\" means \"Let's go see the beautiful stars.\" 20 Petit Papa No?l (Gr?gorie Vu: Main Vocals \/ Claire Elzi?re \u0026amp; Dominique Clavic: Chorus) A representative French Christmas song. Comment from Claire Elzi?re: \"For everyone in Japan, I have selected 20 songs from the 70 songs I have recorded over the past 10 years that will take you on a journey from era to era.\" Participating musicians Accordion, bandoneon, piano (track 19), chorus: Daniel Colin Accordion: Christophe Lampidechia, Jean Corti Guitar, vocals, chorus: Dominique Clavic Double bass: Jean-Philippe Ville, Laurent Lacher Piano, vocals: Gr?gorie Vu Violin: Mathilde Febvre Sanshin: Kazutoshi Negishi (tracks 3 and 17) Claire Elzi?re Profile Born August 24, 1971 in Paris. After playing instruments (recorder, piano) and repeatedly participating in various choirs, she entered the world of chanson. In 1997, she was discovered by Pierre Rauqui (an artist with 50 years of experience in songwriting and performing) during a show at the Chanson Atelier (run by Christian Dantou) in Paris. In the same year, she met pianist Gr?gorie Vu. In 1999, she sang in front of Juliette Gr?co at the Montauban Festival and received great acclaim. In 2003, her first album was released on the label \"Saravah,\" founded by Pierre Barouh. In 2007, she performed three vocal numbers on accordionist Daniel Colin's leader album \"French Caf? Musique Paris Musette 2 ~Romance on the Left Bank of the Seine~\". In December of the same year, she also participated as a guest at the album release live concert, singing chanson standards such as \"Milord\" and receiving great praise. In 2008, she released her second album, and her debut album in Japan, \"Paris, Love Songs ~A Collection of Eternal Chanson Masterpieces~\". In the spring of 2009, she released an album featuring music set to lyrics by Pierre Rouqui. In the same year, her fourth original album, \"Paris, Love Songs, 2nd Movement ~A Collection of Eternal Chanson Masterpieces~\", was released. In 2014, she released the album \"Chante Allain Leprest\" from Saravah. In 2018, she released \"Paris, Love Songs ~A Collection of Eternal Chansons \u0026amp; French Pop~\". Starting in Chiba on June 12th, she held a nationwide hall concert tour in 10 locations, receiving great acclaim. Media reviews and more. Since her Japanese debut album \"Paris, Love Songs ~A Collection of Eternal Chanson Masterpieces~\", released in September 2008, Claire Elzi?re has consistently continued recording with the aim of shedding the \"grime\" of good old chansons and French pop and breathing new life into them. This best-of album, being released now, features a selection of songs that are particularly popular in Japan, primarily from Claire Elzi?re's three original albums. All of the tracks are highly acclaimed masterpieces. 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