C'est Magnifique

Cole Porter

About 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. 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.


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When love comes in
And takes you for a spin,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
when every night
Your love one holds you tight,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!

But when, one day,
Your ,love one drifts away,
Ooh-la-la-la, it's so tragique!
But when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!

When love comes in
And takes you for a spin,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!
when every night
Your love one holds you tight,
Ooh-la-la-la, c'est magnifique!

But when, one day,
Your ,love one drifts away,
Ooh-la-la-la, it's so tragique!
But when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!

Yes when, once more,
He whispers "Je t'adore!",
C'est magnifique!

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Cole Porter

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike most successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote both the lyrics and the music for his songs. more »

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Written by: Cole Porter

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10 facts about this song

Composer
"C'est Magnifique" is a song written by famous American composer and songwriter, Cole Porter.
Musical
The song was created for the 1953 musical, "Can-Can". It's one of the standout numbers from the production.
Lyrics
The song title translates to "It's Magnificent". True to its name, the song is performed in both French and English within the musical.
Popular Covers
Many artists have covered "C'est Magnifique", including Luis Mariano in 1953 and Frank Sinatra in 1957.
Movie
In 1960, the song was used in the film version of "Can-Can", sung by Frank Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine.
Song Theme
The song is a romantic show tune, reflecting the emotional ups and downs of love.
Style
Cole Porter's music, including "C'est Magnifique", is noted for its complex and clever lyrics coupled with catchy, melodious tunes.
Inspiration
Cole Porter, during his time in Paris in the 1920s, was inspired by the city and its romantic atmosphere, which gave birth to songs like "C'est Magnifique".
Broadway Success
"Can-Can", and by extension "C'est Magnifique", contributed to Porter's incredible success on Broadway.
Cole Porter
Despite being born to a wealthy family, Porter chose to pursue music and became one of the major songwriters for the theater in the 20th century, with "C'est Magnifique" being one of his most beloved works.

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