Paris

Yves Montand

About Paris

"Sous le ciel de Paris" is a song initially written for the 1951 French film Sous le ciel de Paris, directed by Julien Duvivier. In the film the song was sung by Jean Bretonnière. In the same year it was recorded by Anny Gould and by Juliette Gréco. Thanks to Juliette Greco and subsequent recordings by renowned artists like Édith Piaf and Yves Montand the song became a symbol of Paris and France for the whole world.


Year:
2004
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Es milliers des milliers et des milliers d'années
Ne sauraient suffire pour dire
La petite seconde d'éternité
Où tu m'as embrassé
Où je t'ai embrassée
Un matin dans le lumière de l'hiver
Au parc Montsouris
À Paris
À Paris sur la Terre
La Terre qui est un astre

À Paris
Quand un amour fleurit
Ça fait pendant des semaines
Deux coeurs qui se sourient
Tout ça parce qu'ils s'aiment
À Paris

Au printemps
Sur les toits les girouettes
Tournent et font les coquettes
Avec le premier vent
Qui passe indifférent
Nonchalant

Car le vent
Quand il vient à Paris
N'a plus qu'un seul soucis
C'est d'aller musarder
Dans tous les beaux quartiers
De Paris

Le soleil
Qui est son vieux copain
Est aussi de la fête
Et comme deux collégiens
Ils s'en vont en goguette
Dans Paris

Et la main dans la main
Ils vont sans se frapper
Regardant en chemin
Si Paris a changé

Y'a toujours
Des taxis en maraude
Qui vous chargent en fraude
Avant le stationnement
Où y'a encore l'agent
Des taxis

Au café
On voit n'importe qui
Qui boit n'importe quoi
Qui parle avec ses mains
Qu'est là depuis le matin
Au café

Y'a la Seine
A n'importe quelle heure
Elle a ses visiteurs
Qui la regardent dans les yeux
Ce sont ses amoureux
À la Seine

Et y'a ceux
Ceux qui ont fait leur nids
Près du lit de la Seine
Et qui se lavent à midi
Tous les jours de la semaine
Dans la Seine

Et les autres
Ceux qui en ont assez
Parce qu'ils en ont vu de trop
Et qui veulent oublier
Alors y se jettent à l'eau
Mais la Seine

Elle préfère
Voir les jolis bateaux
Se promener sur elle
Et au fil de son eau
Jouer aux caravelles
Sur la Seine

Les ennuis
Y'en a pas qu'à Paris
Y'en a dans le monde entier
Oui mais dans le monde entier
Y'a pas partout Paris
Voilà l'ennui

À Paris
Au quatorze juillet
À la lueur des lampions
On danse sans arrêt
Au son de l'accordéon
Dans les rues

Depuis qu'à paris
On a pris la bastille
Dans tous les faubourgs
Et chaque carrefour,
Il y a des gars 
Et il y a des filles
Qui, , sans arrêt,
Sur les pavés
Nuit et jour, 
Font des tours
Et des tours
A paris !

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Yves Montand

Yves Montand (French pronunciation: ​[iv mɔ̃ˈtɑ̃]; 13 October 1921 – 9 November 1991) was an Italian-born French actor and singer. more »

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Written by: BRADLEY BAKER, HUW WEBB, MELISSA RIGBY, SAM KILCOYNE, THOMAS COHEN

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10 facts about this song

Musical Style
"Paris" by Yves Montand is known for its traditional French chanson genre. This genre is a narrative-driven style of music popularized in France.
Artist Background
Yves Montand was an immensely popular French actor and singer. He was born in Italy and moved to France when he was still a child, thus greatly contributing to his unique style that merged two rich cultures.
Career Impact
"Paris" is one of Yves Montand's well-received songs. This work, along with others, established Montand as a highly respected figure not only in France but around the world.
Cultural Significance
This song is a tribute to Paris, the French capital city, portraying the city's beauty, charm, and allure. Hence, it has been widely accepted and loved by patriots and Francophiles.
Critical Review
Critics often laud "Paris" for its refined lyrics and Montand's expressive vocals, which perfectly capture the essence of the city.
Song Facts
The song was written by Francis Lemarque, a French songwriter renowned for penning popular French chansons. His collaboration with Montand produced this timeless classic celebrating Paris.
Album Information
"Paris" is included in the album named "Les Grandes Chansons". This album is a collection of Yves Montand's greatest hits and was released in 1991, five years after Montand's death.
Musical Influence
The song "Paris" has influenced multiple generations of French songwriters and singers. Its impact can be seen in the work of contemporary French musicians who create music in the genre of chanson.
Popularity and Reach
The song is quite well-known beyond the borders of France. It's often used in world cinema and T.V. shows set in Paris, hence reaching out to global audiences.
Legacy
Even after Montand's death in 1991, "Paris" continues to be one of his most enduring works. It symbolized the talent and charisma of Yves Montand and continues to be a standard in French popular music.

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