Petit Papa Noel
Raymond Legrand's Orchestra, Tino Rossi
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C'est la belle nuit de Noël La neige étend son manteau blanc Et les yeux levés vers le ciel, à genoux Les petits enfants Avant de fermer les paupières Font une dernière prière Petit Papa Noël Quand tu descendras du ciel Avec des jouets par milliers N'oublie pas mon petit soulier Mais, avant de partir Il faudra bien te couvrir Dehors, tu vas avoir si froid C'est un peu à cause de moi Il me tarde tant que le jour se lève Pour voir si tu m'as apporté Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve Et que je t'ai commandés Petit Papa Noël Quand tu descendras du ciel Avec des jouets par milliers N'oublie pas mon petit soulier Le marchand de sable est passé Les enfants vont faire dodo Et tu vas pouvoir commencer Avec ta hotte sur le dos Au son des cloches des églises Ta distribution de surprises Et quand tu seras sur ton beau nuage Viens d'abord sur notre maison Je n'ai pas été tous les jours très sage Mais j'en demande pardon Petit Papa Noël Quand tu descendras du ciel Avec des jouets par milliers N'oublie pas mon petit soulier Petit Papa Noël
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Written by: Henri Alexandre Leon Martinet, Raymond Henri Ovanessian
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12 facts about this song
Historical Insight"Petit Papa Noël" is a French song written by Raymond Vincy and Henri Martinet in 1946.
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Artist BackgroundThe song is most famously sung by French vocalist Tino Rossi.
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Popularity Status"Petit Papa Noël" is the best-selling single of all time in France, with over 5.7 million copies sold.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song is traditionally played and sung in French-speaking families during Christmas time, especially in France, Belgium, and Quebec.
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Unique Content"Petit Papa Noël" is a song about a child's wish to Santa Claus (Papa Noël) that his toys be brought down from heaven without waking him up.
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Time Period InfluenceThe popularity of the song soon after its creation may have been due to the joyous and hopeful post-war atmosphere in France at the time.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe emotion and simplicity of "Petit Papa Noël" are considered to play into its lasting appeal - the lyrics tell a heartwarming story of a child’s anticipation of Christmas.
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Legacy of the ArtistTino Rossi himself had a very successful music career, selling more than 300 million records worldwide.
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AdaptationThe song has been covered by a number of artists over the years, including Céline Dion, Nana Mouskouri, and Josh Groban.
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Global ReachAlthough "Petit Papa Noël" remains a mostly French tradition, it has gained widespread attention and is known globally as one of the iconic French Christmas songs.
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Musical CompositionOccupying a waltz feel and composed in the key of A Très vite (French for "Very fast"), the song exhibits the melodrama and elegance associated with many mid-20th century French songs.
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Multimedia Footprint"Petit Papa Noël" was originally performed in the 1946 film "Destins" directed by Richard Pottier, the song represents a turning point in the narration. It is after this song that the story takes a fatal turn.
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