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Le Jardin du Luxembourg (song)
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Wikipedia article
'Le Jardin du Luxembourg' is a song by Joe Dassin. It was the first track of side 1 of his 1976 album 'Le Jardin du Luxembourg'. The female vocals are by Dominique Poulain.
Writing and versions
The song was written specially for Dassin by Vito Pallavicini and Toto Cutugno. The French lyrics were written by Claude Lemesle.
The song will be later covered by Dassin himself in Spanish under the title "En los jardines de mi ciudad".
The Italian version (by Vito Pallavicini and Toto Cutugno), titled "'Quindici minuti di un uomo'", was recorded by Albatros (a band founded by Toto Cutugno).
Release
The song was released as a two-part promo single.
Composition and reception
According to the producer Jacques Plait, it is a "song / symphony / one-man musical", its main theme is "One more day without love".
The song lasts almost a quarter of an hour. "The most amazing thing," Dassin recounted, "is that with this song I found myself at the top of the charts at Canadian radio."
Track listing
'7" promo single CBS 4858' (1976)
:A. "Le Jardin du Luxembourg" (1re Partie) (6:37)
:B. "Le Jardin du Luxembourg" (2e Partie) (5:23) (v. la couverture du single)
Other covers
* 2013: Hlne Sgara with Joe Dassin on the album 'Et si tu n'existais pas'
References
Category:1976 songs
Category:1976 singles
Category:Joe Dassin songs
Category:French songs
Category:CBS Disques singles
Category:Songs written by Toto Cutugno
Category:Songs with lyrics by Vito Pallavicini
Category:Songs written by Claude Lemesle
Category:Song recordings produced by Jacques Plait
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