C’est Magnifique

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"C'est Magnifique" ("It's Magnificent") is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was first performed by Lilo and Peter Cookson. The song became a well-known piece that is often performed. The only version that reached a high position on the music charts was by Gordon MacRae, which reached No.

"C'est Magnifique" ("It's Magnificent") is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was first performed by Lilo and Peter Cookson. The song became a well-known piece that is often performed. The only version that reached a high position on the music charts was by Gordon MacRae, which reached No. 29 for one week.

In the 1960 film version of Can-Can, the song was performed by Frank Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine.

Other notable versions

  • Bing Crosby – appeared on the album El Señor Bing (1960)
  • Frank Sinatra – appeared on the Can-Can Original Soundtrack album (1960)
  • Kay Starr – on her album Movin' on Broadway (1960)
  • Peggy Lee – appeared on her album Latin ala Lee! (1960)
  • Dean Martin – on his album French Style (1962)
  • Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Loves Cole (1972)

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