A popular song, “Sous le Ciel de Paris” (Under the sky of Paris) has stood the test of time, accompanying the tourists and lovers of Paris since the 1950s. Let’s find out more about how it became a popular song…
About the song ‘Sous le ciel de Paris’
“Sous le ciel de Paris” is a famous French song first recorded for the eponymous film released in 1951.
Jean Bretonnière first sang it in the movie.
Juliette Gréco, the Lady of Saint-Germain-des-Près, was the third performer to successfully cover and record the song (after Anny Gould) for her third 78 rpm record in September 1951.
Then followed the performances of Yves Montand, Mireille Mathieu and notably the version by Edith Piaf in 1954.
Other audio versions of ‘Sous le ciel de Paris’
‘Under Paris Skies’ – the English version of the song by Bing Crosby:
The choir of the French Foreign Legion:
A vintage-looking version from Julien Dassin and Florence Coste:
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what instruments are in the song Edith Piaf Sous le Ciel de Paris
Juliette Greco actually recorded it in 1951, before Edit Piaf did.
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