Andrea Bocelli, “Les Feuilles Mortes” (Autumn Leaves)

Autumn-Leaves

VIDEO DU JOUR: Andrea Bocelli, “Les Feuilles Mortes” (Autumn Leaves).  Written by Jacques Prévert, first performed by Yves Montand, and later Édith Piaf, as well as many others.  Beautifully sang by Andrea Bocelli with… More »

VIDEO DU JOUR: Norah Jones,”Sunrise”

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VIDEO DU JOUR: Norah Jones ,”Sunrise”.   Singing Live in Amsterdam.  Beautiful evening to you – enjoy!

French Photographer Robert Doisneau on Kindness

World Kindness Day

November 13th is World Kindness Day (La Journée de la Gentillesse) – a day to promote kindness and celebrate compassion in the world.  It’s not an official holiday but it’s worth noting and embracing.… More »

Remembering the Armistice and Veterans

Armistice Day: 11 November 1918

Today we are commemorating Veterans Day in the US and the Armistice in France.  The Armistice officially ended World War I (La Grande Guerre - The Great War) on the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th… More »

Alicia Keys and Ray Charles sing “America the Beautiful”

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Remembering our veterans with much gratitude with Alicia Keys and Ray Charles singing “America the Beautiful”.

VIDEO DU JOUR: Céline Dion & Jean-Jacques Goldman

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VIDEO DU JOUR: Céline Dion & Jean-Jacques Goldman Duet LIVE on French TV, “Pour que tu m’aimes encore” (So You Keep Loving Me). He wrote it for her.  Beautiful evening to you, enjoy!  

VIDEO DU JOUR: Luciano Pavarotti and Barry White

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VIDEO DU JOUR: Humanitarian tenor Luciano Pavarotti and Barry White sing live Barry White’s classic “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything.”  Luciano Pavarotti sings the lyrics in Italian and Barry White’s voice is… More »

Art of the Home Video du Jour

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Michael Bublé with ”Put your head on my shoulder”.  Beautiful day to you, enjoy!

Ray Charles & Dee Dee Bridgewater, A Beautiful Connection!

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Love, love this duet!  Ray Charles & Dee Dee Bridgewater sing “Precious Thing”.  So moving to see their connection — when he surprises her with a rose and how she gently guides him to… More »

Remembering Edith Piaf

Remembering Edith Piaf who we lost today October 11th in 1963 – she was in Grasse on the French Riviera when she passed away.  What a wonderful day to watch “La Vie en Rose”… More »

Remembering Jacques Brel: La Chanson des Vieux Amants

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Remembering the thoughtful and talented Jacques Brel who we lost today October 9th in 1978.  In today’s Video du Jour, Jacques Brel sings one of his beautiful love songs (The Song of the Lovers… More »

Remembering Claude Pinoteau: One on One Interview

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The “papa” de la Boum as he was called with tenderness who launched the career of Sophie Marceau but also the talented director who discovered Isabelle Adjani (in “La Giffle”) and filmed his last… More »

Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1889

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The Moulin Rouge opened today October 6th in 1889 in Paris.  Cora Vaucaire’s beautiful song “La Complainte de la Butte” (The Lament of the Montmartre Hill) talks about the Moulin Rouge so beautifully and… More »

Video du Jour: Circus performs “Sur Un Fil”

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The newly formed group Circus sings “Sur Un Fil” (On A Rope) – beautiful analogy with life, they perform great together, the melody is upbeat, and the video fantastic!  Perfect for a Friday evening.… More »

The Pointer Sisters Perform LIVE “I’m So Excited”

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Such energy to welcome the weekend!  The Pointer Sisters singing live with a wonderful orchestra their upbeat song “I’m So Excited”. Enjoy the show with our Video du Jour – Beau week-end à vous (Beautiful Weekend… More »

West Side Story: Natalie Wood & Richard Beymer, Tonight

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Today in 1957 (September 26th, 1957) was the premiere of West Side Story on Broadway.  Natalie Wood (Maria) & Richard Beymer (Tony) who later starred in the Oscar-wining movie sing “Tonight” in our Video… More »

Bagdad Café:Jevetta Steele sings Calling You on French TV

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Bagdad Café was showing again on French TV yesterday – love “Calling You” by Gospel singer Jevetta Steele.  In our Video du Jour, Jevetta Steele sings the Bagdad Café soundtrack “Calling You” with Lara… More »

Charles Trénet sings live “Y a d’La Joie” (There’s Joy)

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Because there is always joy with a good meal (gastronomic or not!) – popular French song writer and singer Charles Trénet sings live “Y a d’La Joie” (There’s Joy) as pictures of Paris and… More »

French Gastronomic Meal: Cooking Video and Poll Results

Gastronomic meal of the French

Today France celebrates its 2nd “French Gastronomy Day” (la Fête de la Gastronomie).  But why a “French Gastronomy Day” now?  This event was initiated last year following the addition of the “gastronomic meal of… More »

Michael Bublé, His Guitarist, and the Public sing “Home”

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Today’s Video du Jour features a cozy acoustic version of “Home” LIVE by Michael Bublé, his guitarist, and the public.  Simply lovely, enjoy!