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Francis Lai - Edith et Marcel (LP)

Francis Lai

1983
16 tracks
46 min
stutter house

Edith et Marcel

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Product Description

"Edith et Marcel" is a captivating album by the renowned French composer Francis Lai, released on April 13, 1983, under the Playtime label. Spanning just under 46 minutes, this collection of tracks offers a unique blend of genres, with a prominent influence of stutter house, showcasing Lai's versatility and innovative spirit. The album is a tribute to the iconic French singer Édith Piaf and her relationship with boxer Marcel Cerdan, as hinted by the track titles and the inclusion of "La Marseillaise" in both French and American versions. From the lively "Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux" to the poignant "La mort de Cerdan," each track tells a story, painting a vivid picture of love, longing, and nostalgia. Lai's mastery in composing for both film and popular music is evident throughout, making "Edith et Marcel" a compelling journey through the sounds and emotions of a bygone era.

Tracks

Avant toi (Olympia)Mama Béa
4:28
Le fanion de la légionMama Béa
1:25
La MarseillaiseChorale
1:31
Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureuxChristian Gaubert
2:32
InsensiblementChristian Gaubert, Liliane Davis
5:37
C'est un garsCharles Aznavour, Mama Béa
2:33
La prièreMama Béa
1:21
Viens au creux de mon épauleCharles Aznavour
2:08
Avant toi (Versailles)Mama Béa
2:28
Je n'attendais que toiCharles Aznavour, Mama Béa
4:00
La merChristian Gaubert, Liliane Davis
4:48
Le club des cinqChristian Gaubert
2:32
La Marseillaise (Américaine)Chorale
1:06
La mort de CerdanFrancis Lai
4:00
Combat de boxeFrancis Lai
4:29
Avec toiMama Béa
1:43

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Edith et Marcel
Artist: Francis Lai
Album release date: 13 apr 1983
Label: Playtime
EAN: 3700403520224
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 46 min
Tracks: 16 tracks

EAN

EAN: 3700403520224

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Stutter house
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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