sans amour on n’est rien de tout ❤️

Classics

An Edith Piaf cover...

Aurora Chanson - FRENCH RETRO SONGS
For bookings and details visit www.aurorecolson.com


"The Poor People of Paris" is a popular song, with "Paris" being pronounced as "pa-REE".
It was adapted by Jack Lawrence in 1954 from the French language song "La goualante du pauvre Jean" ("The Ballad of Poor John") (words by René Rouzaud, music by Marguerite Monnot[1]). The title arises in part from a misinterpretation of the French title, as "pauvre Jean" was taken for the same-sounding "pauvre gens," which translates as "poor people."

Aurora Chanson - La Goualante du Pauvre Jean (The Poor People Of Paris)

Georgia Gibbs- Kiss Of Fire 1952 
lyrics 
I touch your lips and all at once the sparks go flying
Those devil lips that know so well the art of lying
And though I see the danger, still the flame grows higher
I know I must surrender to your kiss of fire
Just like a torch, you set the soul within me burning
I must go on along this road of no returning
And though it burns me and it turns me into ashes
My whole world crashes without your kiss of fire
I can't resist you, what good is there in trying
What good is there denying you're all that I desire
Since first I kissed you my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, don't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight and let the devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
Though it consumes me, your kiss of fire
Since first I kissed you my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, don't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight and let the devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
Though it consumes me, your kiss of fire....

Georgia Gibbs- Kiss Of Fire 1952

C'est un rital - Michèle Bernard (France - Europe)

Edith Piaf - La Boheme

Jill Barber - Sous Le Ciel De Paris

Sophia Loren - Tu vuo fa l'americano

Flores del alma - Gato Negro

1. Una Notte A Napoli (First Recording) *
2. Hang On Little Tomato
3. ¿Donde Estas Yolanda?
(China Forbes Vocals Version)*
4. Hey Eugene
5. La Soledad
6. Splendor In The Grass
7. Kikuchiyo To Mohshimasu
(The Hiroshi Wada Mix) *
8. Anna (El Negro Zumbon)
9. Ma Solitude (featuring Georges Moustaki)
10. Mas Que Nada (featuring Saori Yuki) *
11. Sympathique
12. Lilly
13. How Long Will It Last?
(featuring Michael Feinstein)
14. Tuca Tuca
15. Que Sera Sera
16. Moon River (featuring Gus Van Sant) *
17. Amado Mio
18. The Man With The Big Sombrero *
19. Aspettami (First Recording)*
20. Auld Lang Syne
21. Una Notte A Napoli
(DJ Johnny Dynell Remix) *

* previously unreleased

Nearly 75 minutes of music featuring a kaleidoscope of Pink Martini favorites studded with a bevy of unreleased gems, this album is a eye-opening exploration of Pink Martini’s 16-plus year history. This 21 track ‘best of’ album includes Pink Martini’s most acclaimed numbers alongside eight previously unreleased songs in a deluxe packaging that includes a 48 page photo book of rare Polaroids taken by bandleader Thomas M. Lauderdale. The album spans the band’s 16-plus year career and features appearances by Saori Yuki, Hiroshi Wada, Michael Feinstein, Georges Moustaki and Director Gus Van Sant making his recording debut.

12 Lilly

Scorpions_Wind of Change

Matt Monroe - Autumn Leaves

"Meraviglioso" interpretata da Patrizia Laquidara 

Meraviglioso (Domenico Modugno)

CANTO per amore

PAROLE, PAROLE cover

Parole, Parole

Johnny Mathis With Special Guest Natalie Cole‎– Unforgettable: A Musical Tribute To Nat King Cole 
Label: Columbia ‎– 469437 2 
Format: CD, Album 
Country: Australia 
Released: 1983 
Genre: Jazz, Pop
Style: Smooth Jazz, Easy Listening 

TracklistHide Credits▼.

 Unforgettable / Sweet Lorraine (3:14) 

1.a Johnny Mathis–Unforgettable 
Written-By – I. Gordon* 

1.b Johnny Mathis–Sweet Lorraine 
Written-By – C. Burwell*, M. Parish* 

2 Johnny Mathis–Nature Boy 
Written-By – E. Ahbez* 3:32

3 Johnny Mathis–Orange Coloured Sky 
Written-By – M. DeLugg*, W. Stein* 2:14

4 Johnny Mathis–Too Young 
Written-By – S. Lippman*, S. Dee* 3:22

 Medley: Johnny Mathis (5:52) 

5.a Johnny Mathis–Route 66 (Get Your Kicks On) 
Written-By – B. Troup* 

5.b Johnny Mathis–(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 
Written-By – D. Watson*, W. Best* 

5.c Johnny Mathis–Red Sails In The Sunset 
Written-By – H. Williams*, J. Kennedy* 

5.d Johnny Mathis–Walkin' My Baby Back Home 
Written-By – F. Ahlert*, R. Turk* 

5.e Johnny Mathis–It's Only A Paper Moon 
Written-By – B. Rose*, E.Y. Harburg, H. Arlen* 

6 Johnny Mathis–Stardust 
Written-By – H. Carmichael*, M. Parish* 3:27

Unforgettable Medley: Natalie Cole (6:34) 

7.a Natalie Cole–Straighten Up And Fly Right 
Written-By – I. Mills*, N. Cole* 

7.b Natalie Cole–Mona Lisa 
Written-By – Livingston & Evans 

7.c Natalie Cole–L-O-V-E 
Written-By – B. Kaempfert*, M. Gabler* 

7.d Natalie Cole–Dance Ballerina Dance 
Written-By – B. Russell*, C. Sigman* 

7.e Natalie Cole–Ramblin' Rose 
Written-By – J. Sherman*, N. Sherman* 

7.f Natalie Cole–The Christmas Song 
Written-By – M. Tormé*, R. Wells* 

8 Johnny Mathis–To The Ends Of The Earth 
Written-By – J. Sherman*, N. Sherman* 2:29

9 Johnny Mathis–That Sunday (That Summer) 
Written-By – G.D. Weiss*, J. Sherman* 3:23

 Duet: Johnny & Natalie (5:45) 

10.a Johnny Mathis & Natalie Cole–Let There Be Love 
Written-By – I. Grant*, L. Rand* 

10.b Johnny Mathis & Natalie Cole–When I Fall In Love 
Written-By – E. Heyman*, V. Young* 

11 Johnny Mathis–Unforgettable 
Written-By – I. Gordon* 4:15 


Companies etc▼
Phonographic Copyright (p)– Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Copyright (c)– Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Manufactured By– Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited
 
Notes▼
Released by Arrangement with BBC Enterprises Ltd. 
Based on the BBC Television Special "Johnny Mathis - A Musical Tribute to Nat King Cole". Originally recorded at the BBC Theatre 20th May 1983.
 
http://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Mathis-With-Special-Guest-Natalie-Cole-Unforgettable-A-Musical-Tribute-To-Nat-King-Cole/release/3555421

JOHNNY MATHIS AND  NATALIE COLE UNFORGETABLE A Music Tribute to Nat King Cole CBS 1--42

A cover of Peggy Lee's version of I'm A Woman performed by Sophia Katos and Paul O'Reilly (oH sopHia).

I'm A Woman (Peggy Lee) - oH sopHia

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Régine - Les Petits Papiers

Aurora Colson, born an only child of drummer Daniel Colson and his wife Jacqueline, developed her passion for music whilst growing up in Neuves-Maisons, a small industrial town in the North East of France.

"I was always interested in music while I was growing up - singing all the time, playing a little keyboard as a pre-teen, grabbing opportunities to play my Dad’s drum kit when I was a teenager."
"I also discovered the old songs by Charles Trenet, Maurice Chevalier, Édith Piaf and others that my grandparents were playing on their radios – I just loved these." 

Whilst pursuing her primary studies in “Art Appliqués” and graphic design, Aurora taught herself to play some guitar in her early 20’s to accompany herself while singing and writing songs. Later came a keyboard and an Apple computer with Reason and Cubase - and started more serious songwriting.

A creative collaboration with Italian keyboard-player/producer Fed Conti resulted in the release of a collection of singles and two albums of electronic dance music under the name "La Boutique".
Several La Boutique’s tracks have been synchronized with television commercials, as well as featured in videogames. Their new LP, "Métamorphose" has just been released in June 2014. 

'Live' performance was as important next step, so from 2005 onwards, Aurora identified several opportunities to sing with bands.

In 2008, Aurora formed a duo with pianist Kate Batchelor, playing a mix of pop standards and French songs. "Although I sang in English at first, later I included French songs, which the audiences loved."

In 2010, Aurora established a musical/creative partnership with the guitarist and producer Mike Collins; the two have released a series of singles as well as three EPs, mainly covers of well-known French songs, Pop tunes and Jazz standards, all available on iTunes store.

In 2011, Aurora started performing a selection of Jazz and American popular standards with a New York pianist, Al Clogston. 
“I am finding myself more and more attracted to “all time classics” by great American composers such as Cole Porter and Irving Berlin; their songs are like beautiful pearls, perfectly rounded, amazingly written; timeless, and incredibly romantic!…”Depending on the venue and occasion, they can expand as a trio or a quartet, adding drums and saxophone to their formation.

Aurora's latest venture is a jump back to her roots; under the name of "Aurora Chanson", she performs as a solo artist an extensive repertoire of famous and not so famous French songs - from "Les Feuilles Mortes" (Autumn Leaves) to "La Mer" (Beyond The Sea) - Aurora takes you on a journey through Gay Paris, from the cobbled streets of Montmartre to the Parisien cafés with their old-fashioned charm and romance. 
 
Whilst exploring the gems of the Great American Songbook, enjoying live performance, and re-visiting her beloved retro French repertoire, Aurora is also keeping a hand on songwriting, constantly working on new songs for La Boutique, but also currently writing her first solo album. 
 
Never one to sit still, Aurora is always open to discussing new opportunities and ventures.

"En avant la musique!"

Aurora Chanson - La Goualante du Pauvre Jean (The Poor People Of Paris)

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