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Wikipedia article




"'Padam, padam...'" is a song originally released in 1951 by dith Piaf. It was written for her by Henri Contet (lyrics) and Norbert Glanzberg (music).


Composition



It is a waltz. The song has been described as "maddeningly catchy".

The person singing the song experiences a music-related memory. She describes how a certain melody evokes in her memories of a former lover.

Track listings



'7" EP EMI Columbia ESRF 1023' (1954, France)

# "Padam padam..." (3:17)

# "Jzbel" (3:07)

# "Mariage" (4:16)

# "Les amants de Venise" (3:10)

Cover versions



The song was covered, among others, by Tony Martin,Mireille Mathieu, Michael Heltau, Chimne Badi, and Ann Christy.

References



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Category:1951 songs

Category:French songs

Category:dith Piaf songs

Category:Patricia Kaas songs

Category:Mireille Mathieu songs

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