45 R.P.M.: MONDE D'AMOUR

CM-261, World Co. Ltd. / King Record Co. Ltd., Japan. P '79-10. Barclay (France).

1. Monde d'Amour (3:23) Theme from FM Program "World of Elegance" (M. Yamagami, T. Izumi)
   
2. My Life (2:54) (Billy Joel)
   

    SLEEVE NOTES:

Monde d'Amour:
    This song became famous as the theme song for the popular FM program "World of Elegance" and as the image theme song for the fashion manufacturer World Co. The original is a vocal piece by Jean-Michel Caradec, but Lefebvre uses a recorder and an electric harpsichord to create a very noble arrangement.

My Life :
    This is a Billy Joel number. Please enjoy the fun of Lefebvre's arrangement, in which he uses echoes on the strings to create an interesting mood.

Raymond Lefevre:
    A leading figure in the mood music world, with numerous hits including "Queen of Sheba" and "Allegro de la 40eme Symphonie de Mozart."

    Born in 1929 in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, he studied piano from age 5 and entered the Paris Conservatory at age 19, graduating first in both piano and flute. In 1965, he composed music for the TV music program "Musicorama," followed by "Palmares de Chanson," and in 1968, "Âme Câline" hit the charts in the U.S. The following year, "Queen of Sheba" became a big hit in Japan. The following year, "Queen of Sheba" became a big hit in Japan, and the group's popularity as the top orchestra for mood music was unshakeable.

    The orchestra has won the hearts of many fans with its graceful, flowing sound and flawless string ensembles that emphasize the melody of each song. Recently, he has been coming to Japan with his orchestra every year to give wonderful performances in various places in Japan. He has also released many records on the Barclay Records label.

Note: Translation made by online translator.