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Jacques Labrecque - Folk songs of France and French Canada
Review by Richard McLean
The album "Folk Songs of France and French Canada" by Jacques Labrecque is a delightful collection of traditional songs that showcase the rich cultural heritage of both regions. Labrecque's smooth and melodious voice is perfectly suited to the simple yet evocative tunes that form the backbone of this album.
The songs on this album are a mix of lively and contemplative tunes, each with its own unique flavor and character. Labrecque's renditions of these classics are faithful to the original compositions, yet he manages to add his own distinctive touch to each one.
The album opens with "Alouette", a well-known French folk song that has been a favorite of children for generations. Labrecque's version is upbeat and cheerful, with lively instrumentation that perfectly captures the spirit of the song. Other standout tracks include "La Bolduc", a charming and whimsical tune that showcases Labrecque's playful side, and "Le Roi Renaud", a haunting ballad that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| La Vieille Galante | ||
| La Prisonneire À La Tour | ||
| Au Bois Du Rossignolet | ||
| La Prisonneire A La Tour | ||
| Sur Le Bord De La Seine | ||
| Je L'ai Vu Voler Band | ||
| Je LÀi Vu Voler | ||
| Au Chant De LÀlouette | ||
| Les Jeunes Filles À Marier | ||
| A Paris, Sur Le Petit Pont | ||
| Monsieur Le Curé | ||
| La Fontaine Est Profonde | ||
| Les Mentries | ||
| À La Claire Fontaine | ||
| La Fountaine Est Profonde | ||
| Le Roi Loys | ||
| Nous Vid`rons La Bouteille | ||
| Laquelle Marierons-Nous | ||
| Les Meniries | ||
| Monsieur Le Cure | ||
| Au Chant De L'Alouette | ||
| La Petite Hirondelle | ||
| Genticorum | ||
| La Perdriole | ||
| Les Trois Beaux Canards | ||
| Dans La Cour Du Palais | ||
| Boum Badi Boum | ||
| Avoine | ||
| À Paris Sur Le Petit Pont | ||
| En Revenant Des Noces | ||
| Laquelle Marierons Nous | ||
| A La Claire Fontaine | ||
| Les Jeunes Filles A Marier |
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Catalog Numbers
FG 3560Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Plastylite |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Ronald Clyne |
| Cover | Ronald Clyne |
| Recorded By | Sam Gesser |
| Graphics | Ronald Clyne |
Notes
- Two booklets of notes in English and French accompany the album (12 pages.) All but the first five paragraphs are described as "This lecture-recital was given in July 1955 at the Sorbonnne in Paris…"
- The disc labels include "Recorded in Canada by Sam Gesser."
- Recorded in Canada....."Prisonnière" (track A8) is wrongly spelled "Prisonneire" on label A.....Two Booklets (16 p. & 8p.) are included.
About Jacques Labrecque
Name Vars
- J. Labrecque
