Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris cover

Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris

Bing Crosby · 1953

69 min · 23 tracks · country · folk · jazz

A vibrant collection of classic French chansons reimagined through Crosby's smooth, crooning style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • charming, nostalgic listening experience
  • short, memorable song snippets
  • romantic evening ambiance
  • lighthearted, whimsical moments

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1953, Bing Crosby was a well-established star, transitioning from his earlier successes into the realm of international music. 'Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris' arrived during a period when Crosby was experimenting with diverse genres, showcasing his adaptability and global appeal after years of dominating the American music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mademoiselle de Paris 3:11
  • 2 Embrasse-moi bien 3:34
  • 3 Mon cœur est un violon 2:57
  • 4 La Vie en rose 2:53
  • 5 La Seine 2:37
  • 6 Au bord de l’eau 2:22
  • 7 La Mer 3:36
  • 8 Tu ne peux pas te figurer 3:00
  • 9 Allez vous en 2:10
  • 10 Domino 2:55
  • 11 C’est si bon 2:34
  • 12 Where is your heart 3:25
  • 13 I Love Paris 2:22
  • 14 All My Love (Bolero) 1:59
  • 15 And He’d Say Ooh-La-La! Wee Wee / How You Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree) / Oui oui, Marie 4:56
  • 16 Mademoiselle de Paris (English version) 2:27
  • 17 Embrasse-moi bien (Hold me close) (English version) 3:26
  • 18 Embrasse-moi bien 3:22
  • 19 Mon cœur est un violon (False Start/Breakdown/take 4) 3:54
  • 20 Cela m’est egal (If it’s all the same to you) 3:13
  • 21 La Seine (English-French version/take 2/Breakdown/Pickup) 4:22
  • 22 La Seine (Pickup with French Chorus) 1:32
  • 23 La Seine (English-French version/Broadcast edit) 2:49

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