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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 10: A Bachelor in Paris | 
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| Artist: Various Artists
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 23245
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 36130
UPC: 724383613021
EAN: 0724383613021
ASIN: B000002U23
Release Date: July 23, 1996
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| Tracks:
| • | I Love Paris - Sam Butera & The Witnesses | | • | Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?) - The Jonah Jones Quartet | | • | Milford - Les Baxter | | • | Under Paris Skies/La La Collette - Joe 'Fingers' Carr | | • | Valentina - Elmer Bernstein & The Swinging Bon Vivants | | • | Pairsian Women - Cy Coleman | | • | Mon Amour, O Mon Amour/la Panse (The Pansy) - Les Baxter | | • | C'est Magnifique - Nelson Riddle & His Orch | | • | Vive L'Amour - Dicky Doo & The Don'ts | | • | April In Paris - The Mighty Accordian Band | | • | The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song) - Billy May/Les Baxter | | • | French Rat Race - The Double Six Of Paris | | • | Petite Fleur - Henri Rene | | • | The Clown On The Eiffel Tower - Les Baxter | | • | La Vie En Rose - Sam Butera & The Witnesses | | • | C'est Si Bon (It's So Good) - Jack Cooper/Terry Snyder | | • | I Love Paris - Jack Costanzo | | • | Can, Can, Can - Jerry Shard & His Music | | • | Bonus Track - Ultra-Lounge Volume Ten: A Bachelor In Paris |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!! May 12, 2007
Nothing can be finer that Ultra Lounge - never a bad thing to say.
 Vive La France !!! March 30, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
French music always possessed the unique charm of French culture and sophistication. This CD in the Ultra-Lounge series celebrates some of the greatest French tunes of the 1950s and 1960s; and many of these numbers sport a jazzy flair that will leave you wanting more! Just one listen to this CD proves it.
The CD opens with the magnificent "I Love Paris" performed by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. The drums, percussion and horns all come together to produce a suave and elegant instrumental track that fits perfectly as an opener to this album. The French standard "Milord" shines with Les Baxter's touch; the piano carries the bulk of the musical arrangement and the male chorus adds to the beauty of this classic French ballad. "Valentina" is another special number; "Valentina" uses horns, drums and percussion to let Elmer Bernstein & The Swinging Bon Vivants bat this one straight out of the proverbial ball park! Love that piano solo, too! Awesome! In addition, "C'est Magnifique" sports Nelson Riddle's elegant touch as the horns and string shine to make this ballad magical.
"April In Paris" gets the royal treatment by The Mighty Accordion Band; their accordion playing gives us another perfect number performed without a single superfluous note. The accordion is certainly associated with classic French ballads of the 20th century; so it comes as not surprise that this number fits well into the track set. Indeed, all the tracks on this CD flow together very, very well.
Another track worthy of special mention is "The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song);" this number was written partly by the great Marguerite Monnot who wrote songs for such immortal greats as Edith Piaf. The piano, horns, percussion and strings all combine to make this number absolutely stunning. It also has that elegant early 1960s/late 1950s elegant flair that captures the essence of all things French: Haute Couture, Love and a certain elan that you just can't find anywhere else on the planet!
"La Vie En Rose" is performed by Sam Butera & The Witnesses; this is the only track on the CD that slightly disappoints me because I can't quite go for the emphasis on the horns in this arrangement. Nevertheless, the melody remains very beautiful and the artists perform it flawlessly. I guess "La Vie En Rose" will be a personal judgment call on this CD.
"C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)" features an organ and a male chorus; and "I Love Paris" features the bongo drums and percussion to infuse this number with a Latin beat. I think this method works very well. "Can Can Can" ends the CD's musical numbers with that classic French "Can Can" melody. This number immediately brings to mind those beautiful young ladies dancing the Can Can while kicking their legs up high over their heads. This terrific musical arrangement gets help from the flute and the xylophone as the horns carry the melody. Beautiful.
The last "hidden track" by Renzo Cesana is pure filler; but they should have ended this CD with the musical track entitled "Can Can Can." There's also the voice of a young lady with a beautiful French accent occasionally introducing a number on this album--as if the numbers needed any introduction whatsoever! I didn't like this, obviously, so I will make this a four star review instead of a five star review. Sorry, Ultra-Lounge!
The liner notes include the song credits and an essay about French musical standards by R. J. Smith. There are even three drink recipes so that you can offer your dinner guests a "French Poodle" the next time you serve cocktails before dinner!
Fans of French music and that late 1950s/early 1960s sound will thrill to this CD. People who want to enjoy well executed French instrumentals will also enjoy this CD very much. I also recommend this for fans of easy listening music, lounge music and exotica.
Enjoy!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series. December 10, 2006
The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.
A Mini Trip to the Paris of the 50s and 60s in a Jewel Case! March 27, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For whatever reason, I avoided this entry in the Ultra-Lounge series like the plague. In fact, I bought nearly every other volume BEFORE "A Bachelor in Paris" and waited until the last second to add it to my collection and complete the series. What did a French spin on my beloved lounge music have to offer me? The whole idea just did not sound all that appealing - I've never even fantasized about visiting Paris! Still, with few entries left to buy, I finally picked up "A Bachelor in Paris" and boy am I glad I did!
The music is jovial and fun, with a continental flair that evokes not the actual Paris but rather a fictional, idealized Paris of the jet-set 1950s and 60s. The Paris for lovers, the romanticized Paris of quaint cafes and glowing nightlife is here, conveniently preserved on disc to visit anytime you need to escape the reality of everyday life. More than any other entry in the Ultra-Lounge series, "A Bachelor in Paris" evokes a celebratory atmosphere - a mini-vacation in a jewel case where the locals are friendlier, the wine ever flowing, and your love faithfully always by your side to squeeze and caress at will.
The woman who pops up between every couple of tracks is quite amusing and helps perpetuate the illusion that listening to this disc is like taking a guided tour of Paris in the 50s and 60s. How sublime!
So, in parting, my final thoughts to anyone who has yet to complete their Ultra-Lounge collection, like me, should absolutely pick up a copy of "A Bachelor in Paris." The music is fun, the atmosphere is romantic and magical, and the entire compilation ranks among the best, most cohesive discs in the Ultra-Lounge series!
C'est Magnifique!
Ultra French Lounge May 20, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This CD is essential for the serious Ultra Lounge collector. It sets the mood for circa 50-60s French-American genres movies, i.e., An American in Paris, Paris When it Sizzles, etc. A must have. Great for entertaining, too.
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