In A French Cafe, by French Toast

In A French Cafe

by French Toast

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1.	La Vie en Rose 03:32	buy track
2.	Sous le Ciel de Paris (Under Paris Skies) 04:00	buy track
3.	C'est Si Bon 03:22	buy track
4.	Padam 03:04	buy track
5.	C'est Mon Gigolo (Just a Gigolo) 02:05	buy track
6.	Je N'en Connais Pas la Fin 02:33	buy track
7.	La Mer (Beyond the Sea) 03:34	buy track
8.	La Ronde 02:21	buy track
9.	Domino 02:02	buy track
10.	J'attendrai 02:25	buy track
11.	L'accordeoniste 04:21	buy track
12.	Mon Homme (My Man) 03:43	buy track
13.	Parlez-Moi d'Amour 02:04	buy track
14.	Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves) 02:37	buy track
15.	C'est Magnifique 02:03	buy track
16.	La Seine 02:47	buy track
17.	Sous les Ponts de Paris (Under the Bridges of Paris) 01:41	buy track
18.	Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien 03:00	buy track
19.	Chanson d'Amour 04:04	buy track

about

Here are 19 of the most loved French songs of all time sung and played from the heart and with the flair and panache that have made this duo, chanteuse Linn Lorkin, and accordéoniste Hershal, stand out wherever they've performed, be it the Grand Hotel on the Island of Jersey, the Brasserie Le Coze of Miami's Coconut Grove or Sophie's Café in Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand, where this album was recorded.
These songs, on compact disc and tape, hum with the atmosphere and energy that only a live recording in an intimate café setting can capture.
The lovely old familiar songs unfold, one sparkling melody following another, songs like "Autumn Leaves", "My Man", "Under Paris Skies", "C'est Si Bon" all in the original French. Also included is "Chanson d'Amour" and five songs made famous by the immortal Piaf, some with superb new English lyrics by Lorkin herself.
The simple but rich musette accordion accompaniment and Lorkin's passionate singing evoke an era when the java accordéoniste and street-style chanteuse reigned supreme in the smoky clubs and cafés of 1930s Paris.
This album provides the perfect ambience for restaurant, café, or dinner party. It will be appreciated by the enthusiast of French music and give lasting pleasure to romantics of all ages.
"Linn Lorkin reincarnates Edith Piaf" Wire, South Beach, Miami
"They work together as smoothly as chocolate and cream" Hattie's Gig Guide
"An undiscovered star" Jersey Post

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released January 1, 1993

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Linn Lorkin New Zealand

Brought up on farm in Tokoroa NZ, Linn Lorkin got her show-business start in Europe in the 70s. She started off singing in a low dive in Copenhagen and went on to play the prestigious Ronnie Scott's in London. She played piano-bar in NYC in the 80s and there became a prolific songwriter. Back in NZ she became one of the most versatile performers around, singing, touring and writing for many bands ... more

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