Lucille Starr - The French Song (1965) [Restored]

The full title of the song is: "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" ("The French Song")

At A&M Records, Starr recorded a song called "The French Song" that was produced by Herb Alpert] It was recorded in both French and English. In 1964, at a time when The Beatles dominated the music charts, "The French Song" was an international success that made Starr the first Canadian artist to have a record sell over a million copies. The popularity of the song led to a tour of the United States and appearing on the Louisiana Hayride radio show and on Chicago radio station WLS (AM) popular National Barn Dance. Starr also sang on American television musical variety shows such as Shindig! and Hullabaloo, followed by tours of Pacific Rim countries, Australia, South Africa, and across Europe where she became a particular favorite in the Netherlands. Selling sold over one million copies, it was awarded a gold disc.

[wendykarssen]

My late husband romanicly played this song to me in our painful.but loving courting relationship, we managed to adventualy break out ties in other relationships and runaway and marry, unfortunately my husband died unexpectedly at just 47, we courted in the mid 1970's until early 1980's, we were so much in love, and now I hear beautiful ladles voice, I find tears falling...Broken heart, thank you Lucille Starr...❤

[gamers_challenge]

This is my late father's favorite song 🎵 ❤️ he passed at home with cancer and this song brought him comfort

[martinblom]

This was one of my mums favorites. She died Januari 1th this year. Love you mume

[bruceboome]

I haven't heard this since '65 when I toured with Lucille in South Africa. It sure brings back memories.

[lesteraizlewood]

I love Lucille singing this as much today as I did nearly 60 years ago. She was a singing treasure.

[graceotoole]

This is one of my very favourite songs and version. Merci Lucille Starr.

[Violetforflowers]

My grandfather loved this song 2.4.24 🕊

[James_Knott]

I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was a kid.

[andrelebel]

J'adorais cette chanson quand j'étais jeune et je l'aime encore aujourd'hui 50 ans plus tard. Lovely song. I'm glad I found Lucille on YouTube. She had many lovely songs.

[waltwalt]

I am retired and live in Arizona. We have a number of Canadian snow birds that live close to us. We were invited to a small party at one of their houses and I heard this wonderful voice, and I mean wonderful, singing "Pick me up on your way Down" I am going to research her music and hope I can find more on YouTube. She is GREAT, right up there with Patsy Cline.

[lenreadhead]

Just searched for this song after 60 years. Mom and Dad had the 45 and we kids played it until wearing it out.

[petervanbeijerenbergenenhe]

Beautiful this song, it was 58 years ago, I love this song, thanks Lucille

[ClaricePearl]

This is the first song I learned on the guitar. I came across an autographed photo of Ms Starr in an antique shop today, and of course I had to have it. Beautiful song, beautiful voice and beautiful lady

[loizostheochari]

I really admire her voice it's like hearing a angel singing. This song is burn't into my memory and can not get it out of my mind. This one of her very best songs I ever heard.

[metavandermeer]

Wouw this sing popped suddenly up in my mind and I searched for it immediately. I stil could sing a long most of it . Beautiful song❤

[kathymack]

Sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a talented singer. She and Bob were my next door neighbors in Panorama City, CA in the early 1960s. They were such nice people (although little Bobby was kind of a butthead). I remember Bob didn’t like The Beatles and when their movie, A Hard Day’s Night” was about to be released, he wanted to get us kids to picket it with signs that said “Stamp out The Beatles”.

I’ve always thought Lucille was a wonderful singer. This song in particular has always stayed with me. One of the positive aspects of the internet is being able to find these old songs.

[francinemadore]

Was one of my Momma (miss you everyday )😢😢favorite from Lucille Starr ❤❤

[ritaparkergreatidea]

Very sad to hear of her passing
Lovely voice
My deceased husband sang that song at every friend's gathering. We did it well together accompanied with is 🎸 those were beautiful days
Both RIP

[mapachehombre]

I may not understand the language but I understand the feeling

[Nightynight]

Never been in Canada, neither lived in mid-century, but so comforting song it is.