TOCCATA - L'AMOUR EST BLEU

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TOCCATA - L'AMOUR EST BLEU

Philips, FD-2001, Manufactured By Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

  1. Toccata (2:38) (Gaston Rolland)

  2. L'amour est Bleu (2:32) (A. Popp / P. Cour)



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    SLEEVE NOTES:

        The Paul Mauriat Grand Orchestra is well-known for its record-breaking hits since "Love is Blue", “Queen of Sheba," "Nocturne," "Penelope," "Song for Anna," etc., thanks to conductor Paul Mauriat's always fresh arrangements and the unique and beautiful ensemble that this orchestra produces. The new piece introduced here is the first in a long line of new hits. The new song “Tears of Toccata” introduced here is no exception to this rule and is sure to be welcomed by Japanese popular music fans as a new hit.

    Toccata:
    Written by Gaston Laurent, this piece is completely new popular music, but as the title suggests, it has a classical hue. In addition, the arrangement, with its clever use of harpsichord, violin, drums, piano, cello, and harp, gives the piece a lively and dynamic feel.

    L'amour est Bleu:
    The song won fourth place in the 12th Eurovision Song Contest in 1967. Vicky, who was born in Greece and is active in Germany, sang it for Luxembourg. It is a beautiful song and a great success for Vicky. Paul Mauriat skillfully used a harpsichord in the arrangement to bring out the best of the song's flavor. The performance has a European flavor.

Photo by Masaya Nakamura

Note: Translation made by online translator.