C'est Magnifique
"C'est Magnifique" ("It's Magnificent") is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was introduced by Lilo and Peter Cookson.[1] The song become a standard, despite weak performance in the 1953 charts. The only version to chart was by Gordon MacRae which reached No. 29 for one week.[2]
In the 1960 film of Can-Can, the song was performed by Frank Sinatra and Shirley Maclaine.
Other notable versions
- Bing Crosby - included in the album El Señor Bing (1960)
- Dean Martin - for his album French Style (1962)
- Frank Sinatra - included in Can-Can Original Soundtrack album (1960)[3]
- Kay Starr - for her album Movin' on Broadway (1960)[4]
- Peggy Lee - included in her album Latin ala Lee! (1960)
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References
- The Cole Porter Reference Guide
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 482. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- "discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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