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Allez-Vous-En
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Wikipedia article
"'Allez-Vous-En'" is a popular song. It was written by Cole Porter and was published in 1953.
The song was featured in the musical 'Can-Can' when it was introduced by the French actress Lilo.
A recording by Kay Starr was the biggest hit. This recording was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 2464. It first reached the 'Billboard' Best Seller chart on June 27, 1953, and lasted nine weeks on the chart, peaking at number 13.
This was one side of a two-sided hit; the flip side was "Half a Photograph," an even bigger hit.
Other versions
*Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra recorded an orchestral version in 1953.
*Teddy Johnson recorded the song for Columbia Records in 1954.
*Irene Hilda included the song on the EP 'Gems from Can-Can' (1957).
*Nelson Riddle and his orchestra included an orchestral version in the album 'Can Can' (1960).
*Bing Crosby also recorded the song in 1960 for his album 'El Seor Bing'.
Phrase meaning
The phrase 'Allez-vous-en' is a French phrase meaning 'Go away' directed to one or more persons with whom one is not familiar. Its more familiar translation is 'va ten'. The phrases are formed using the reflexive conjugated form of the verb 'aller' which means 'to go', and the object pronoun 'en'.
References
Category:Songs written by Cole Porter
Category:Songs from Can-Can (musical)
Category:1953 songs
Category:Kay Starr songs
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