Sanssouci (song)
"Sanssouci" is a song written by Rufus Wainwright; appearing as a track on his fifth studio album, Release the Stars (2007).[1] The name is a reference to the Sanssouci palace built by Frederick the Great in Potsdam, Germany.
"Sanssouci" | |
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Song by Rufus Wainwright | |
from the album Release the Stars | |
Released | May 15, 2007 |
Genre | Pop |
Length | 5:16 |
Label | Geffen |
Songwriter(s) | Rufus Wainwright |
Producer(s) | Rufus Wainwright |
The studio recording of the song used in Release the Stars includes both Wainwright's sister, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and his long-term friend singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson, on backing vocals.
Originally a French term, the expression "sans souci" translated into English means roughly "without worry", "without cares", or "carefree".
Personnel
- Rufus Wainwright – vocals, nylon string guitar
- Brad Albetta - bass
- Jason Boshoff - programming
- Marius de Vries - programming
- Pirmin Grehl - flute
- Gerry Leonard - guitar
- Ronith Mues - harp
- Jenni Muldaur - backing vocals
- Jack Petruzelli - acoustic guitar
- Julianna Raye - backing vocals
- Teddy Thompson - backing vocals
- Lucy Wainwright Roche - backing vocals
- Joan Wasser - backing vocals
References
- "Discography - Release the Stars". RufusWainwright.com. 2007-05-17. Archived from the original on 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
External links
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