CD-Charts Position 1
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South Pacific (1986 London Studio Cast)

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by: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Jose Carreras

Release Date October 25, 1990
I can't believe anyone would give this a decent review. It's awful. All Music Guide calls it "confused and unsuccessful," TheatreMania Guide to Musical Theatre Recordings dubs this "Not Recommended" and says "this recording is an out-and-out failure," and Musicals101 chimes in with "painfully miscast" and adds "pretentious trash." They're right.
At this point you can pick this "gem" up for less than $3!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Le Casino de Paris Et Ses Revues

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 01, 1994
This is a great selection from the period. As is to be expected, the majority of the selections feature Mistinguett or Maurice Chevalier. Even if you don't understand the language, the tunes are bouncy and the performances are infectious.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Bizet: Carmen

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from: D Classics

Release Date March 31, 1998
This is a great selection from the period. As is to be expected, the majority of the selections feature Mistinguett or Maurice Chevalier. Even if you don't understand the language, the tunes are bouncy and the performances are infectious.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Bizet: Carmen / Uria-Monzon, Papis, Le Texier, Vaduva, Lombard

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by: Choeur du Grand-Théâtre de Bordeaux

Release Date June 20, 1995
A few months back on the TV Network Bravo, a performance by the Bastille opera of Carmen, starred Beatrice Uria Monzon, an artiste generally unkown in the US. You may well recall her fascinating performance coupled by her beautiful singing. French audiences are noted for their critical reaction to artists of great calibre. Anyone buying this album will be assured 100% that they are listening to the very best there is. I said the second Carmen. The first being the magical Solange Michel who performed the title character for 0ver 500 times at the Opera Comique in Paris 50 years ago, and whose recording conducted by the late incomparable Andre Cluytens is available in the UK, not the US. Buy them both. The French EMI recording is mono only, but ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Gilbert Bécaud

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by: Gilbert Bécaud

Release Date June 13, 2006
I have to confess I bought this album for the cover -- not only is the subject heart-stoppingly handsome, but it's quite an arresting portrait.

That aside, this is a great compilation of early work from a dazzling performer. In the pantheon of French singers there isn't another star quite like Gilbert Bécaud. A smooth, handsome baritone voice like Tony Bennett's, with maybe a bit of the hot-jazz energy of a Louis Prima. After all, he was called "Monsieur Cent Mille Volts" (100,000 volts) for his electric stage charisma. Later on, he dabbled in disco without losing his bearings, but the selection on _Viens_ does not extend to that era. In fact, this album doesn't even cover his mid-career international hit, "Et Maintenant" ("What Now My ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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100 Chansons d'Or

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by: Gilbert Bécaud

Release Date May 18, 2004
fantastique! Tried to buy this last year in Paris and didn't find it. Songs for every taste. 100 chansons by
monsieur 100 000 volts. Christal clear recordings. This would be a great gift for someone studying French.
Most of the lyrics can be found on the internet.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Quand Tu Danses

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by: Gilbert Bécaud

Release Date May 04, 2006
fantastique! Tried to buy this last year in Paris and didn't find it. Songs for every taste. 100 chansons by
monsieur 100 000 volts. Christal clear recordings. This would be a great gift for someone studying French.
Most of the lyrics can be found on the internet.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Quand Tu Danses

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by: Gilbert Bécaud

Release Date January 13, 2008
fantastique! Tried to buy this last year in Paris and didn't find it. Songs for every taste. 100 chansons by
monsieur 100 000 volts. Christal clear recordings. This would be a great gift for someone studying French.
Most of the lyrics can be found on the internet.